Glasgow Walking and Cycling Index

Formerly known as Bike Life, this is the UK's biggest ever study of walking, wheeling and cycling.

With significant improvements to walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure, Glasgow residents are starting to see the opportunities and power from connected journeys across the city.

Every year, walking, wheeling and cycling in Glasgow results in:

1,443

serious long-term health conditions prevented

£565.1 million

in economic benefit for individuals and the region

30,000 tonnes

of greenhouse gas emissions saved

Up to 180,000

cars taken off the road every day

Andrew

I’ve worked at Oxfam Music on Byres Road for over 20 years. I cycle to work every day unless I have a flat tyre.

I use the new cycle path on the way home because it is smooth but I use the side streets on the way to work to avoid potholes on Dumbarton Road where I would join the path.

We no longer have access to a loading bay, but it hasn’t stopped people donating. Drivers might not like it because there’s less parking, but the street is more pleasant to walk down now.

Cyclists enjoying Quietways 1 route through south east London

Our methods and data sources

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  • Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's Walking and Cycling Index

    Walk 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.

    The Walking and Cycling Index
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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
  • Lady smiling as she rides her trike through an archway

    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