Research publications and campaigns reports

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Take a look at our research publications and campaign reports from the last few years

Our research and reports draw on decades of experience in active travel, behaviour change and campaigning. Explore our evidence and insights, and find out how our expertise can support your organisation through our consultancy and advisory services.

Research publications

We produce high quality research on behalf of governments and foundations to better understand how to remove barriers to cycling, as well as the impact that cycling can have. Our robust and insightful work provides data-driven evidence for authorities, charities and the public.

Campaigns reports

Cycling UK’s campaigns department produces reports on topical subjects to help inform decision-makers, campaigners and anyone interested in the subject:

Title Subject Date
The Route Forward The Route Forward brings together eleven stories from across the UK showing how high-quality cycle schemes can enable more people to cycle, transform the way communities move around and deliver wider benefits for people, places and the environment. September 2026
The case for building cycling infrastructure – an evidence review Building cycling infrastructure helps millions more people to cycle, with proven benefits for health, environment and local economies. June 2026
Making cycling work for women: Five steps for local authorities Far fewer women cycle than men, with safety the most cited reason for this. We highlight low-cost changes councils can make to enable more women to cycle. February 2026
Move Free report Why and how making it easy to get about towns and cities in as many ways as possible boosts prosperity, high streets and freedom, happiness, health and house-building. March 2024
Stride and ride: England’s path from laggard to leader in walking, wheeling and cycling There is overwhelming evidence that investment in active travel infrastructure brings significant benefits, including large returns on investment, addressing emissions from road transport, reducing regional inequalities, and improving health. February 2024
The Economy & Opportunity of Investing £2.4bn in Active Travel Compared to Carbon Fuels Subsidies Examines whether investment in active travel infrastructure offers better value than a fuel subsidy. April 2022
No compassion or humanity: The toll of ‘hit-and-run’ drivers Case studies showing why the law needs to toughen up on failing to stop at the scene of a collision. December 2021
‘Exceptional’ hardship? Case studies showing why the law on ‘exceptional hardship’ needs reform to stop drivers avoiding automatic bans. July 2021
Economic benefits of cycle tourism Highlights how cycling tourism boosts local businesses while reducing traffic congestion. June 2020
High level CO2 analysis and graphic communications CO2 analysis of reducing car dependency for short journeys and its potential impact on UK greenhouse gas emissions. December 2019
Failure to see what’s there to be seen How our justice system fails vulnerable road users fatally hit by drivers who didn’t look or didn’t see them. November 2018
Cycle Safety: Make it Simple (full) Cycling UK’s response to the Department for Transport’s Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy safety review. June 2018
Space for Cycling - A guide for decision makers Creating space for cycling improves local economies, health and the environment. October 2017
Rides of Way – Cycling UK’s Off-Road Report Calls for a Scottish-style right of responsible access to promote off-road cycling and horse riding in England and Wales. 2017