Inverness Walking and Cycling Index

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

Investing in walking, wheeling and cycling together with public transport will help realise a positive vision of Inverness' future, for local people and visitors alike.

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

223

serious long-term health conditions prevented

£75.3 million

in economic benefit for individuals and the region

3,700 tonnes

of greenhouse gas emissions saved

Up to 19,000

cars taken off the road every day

Stephen

I use an electric cargo bike. I can dress in normal clothes, get where I’m going and I’m not sweaty when I arrive.

Its main job is the school drop off every day. Given the choice the kids want to take the bike over the car. It’s just more fun.

There’s parts of town that I don’t like riding in because the infrastructure doesn’t suit it.

As my kids are getting older and more independent, safer routes for them to get about town would be the biggest thing. They won’t fit on the cargo bike forever.

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