Employee demand

Currently 16%* of our employees cycle to work and many more would like to if their safety concerns could be addressed. Protected bike routes will lead to safer journeys and more cyclists.

Reduced congestion

Every day, cycling in Bristol takes up to 20,000 cars*** off the road. Increasing the number of people cycling to work will reduce congestion on our roads even further. That means we can all have more time to do what matters.

Healthy lifestyle

Recent research** has shown that cycling to work is associated with a 45% lower risk of developing cancer and a 46% lower risk of heart disease, compared to a non-active commute. Overall the study found that commuters who cycled were associated with a 41% lower risk of premature death.

Our environment

We love this city. Cycling improves Bristol’s air quality. It saves 19,000 kg of NOx and 2,900 kg of particulates. Cycling in Bristol delivers greenhouse gas emissions savings of 10,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to the carbon footprint of 25,000 people taking flights from Bristol to Tenerife.***