Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Walking and Cycling Index
Formerly known as Bike Life, this is the UK's biggest ever study of walking, wheeling and cycling.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is working to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier to travel actively around the region. The 2025 Index sets out just how big an impact people-powered movement is having.
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Download the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Walking and Cycling Index
See Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's vision for walking, wheeling and cycling.
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough through the years
This is the fourth time we've assessed active travel overall, but the first time for the new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Previous reports were for Greater Cambridge. Download the previous reports:
Every year, walking and cycling in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough results in:
2,667
serious long-term health conditions prevented
£850.5 million
in economic benefit for individuals and the region
58,000 tonnes
of greenhouse gas emissions saved
Up to 270,000
cars taken off the road every day
Simon, Headteacher at Gladstone Primary Academy
The School Street at Gladstone Primary Academy in Peterborough began in January 2024, meaning it has been running for just over two years.
The initiative was launched in partnership with Peterborough City Council, who provided signage and traffic regulation orders. They also consulted with local residents and stakeholders and established the legal aspects of the road closure. Initially residents were concerned about access and parking.
Another challenge was staffing the scheme and this was initially done by senior school leaders, but we have now recruited two School Street Assistants who set out the closure points and engage with the community and residents.
The School Street has had a positive impact on pupils; increased walking and cycling has boosted physical activity and health, whilst reduced traffic has made the school entrance significantly safer. Feedback from parents has been overwhelmingly positive.
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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's Walking and Cycling Index
The Walking and Cycling IndexWalk Wheel Cycle Trust's Walking and Cycling Index (formerly Bike Life) is the UK and Ireland's biggest ever study of walking, wheeling and cycling in urban areas. Download the report now.
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Walking for everyone: A guide to making walking and wheeling accessible, inclusive and desirable
We've teamed up with Living Streets and ARUP to create a guide to support people in local government, the transport sector and spatial planning, make walking and wheeling for everyone.Walking for everyone -
Cycling for everyone
We've teamed up with Arup to create a guide to support people in local government and the transport sector to make cycling a more inclusive activity for everyone.Inclusive cycling in cities and towns