TonyS Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 At the beginning of next week, your MP will have a chance to make not only a difference to cycling but also to the future health and economy of the country. As CTC’s research issued today has shown, with ambition, leadership and long-term funding commitment between now and 2050 cycling could bring economic benefits worth £248bn. That’s the equivalent of 2.5 times the General Government’s Net Borrowing in 2013-14, or 4.5 times health care spending in England at 2012-13 levels. Many of these benefits come not only through improved health but also through reduced congestion and better air quality. £248bn in economic benefits is a target worth aiming for, and next week on Monday 26 January your MP can help make it happen. CTC in coalition with other partners is supporting an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill which would create a legally binding Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. In just the same way as our railways can plan for the long term future, and our roads too through the Infrastructure Bill, so could cycling through this amendment. All you need do is email your MP through this link and help get us that one step closer to a UK which cyclists of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks for the info Tony have sent e mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs DAVIES Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 At the beginning of next week, your MP will have a chance to make not only a difference to cycling but also to the future health and economy of the country. As CTC’s research issued today has shown, with ambition, leadership and long-term funding commitment between now and 2050 cycling could bring economic benefits worth £248bn. That’s the equivalent of 2.5 times the General Government’s Net Borrowing in 2013-14, or 4.5 times health care spending in England at 2012-13 levels. Many of these benefits come not only through improved health but also through reduced congestion and better air quality. £248bn in economic benefits is a target worth aiming for, and next week on Monday 26 January your MP can help make it happen. CTC in coalition with other partners is supporting an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill which would create a legally binding Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. In just the same way as our railways can plan for the long term future, and our roads too through the Infrastructure Bill, so could cycling through this amendment. All you need do is email your MP through this link and help get us that one step closer to a UK which cyclists of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Done & shared! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks Tony, I have copied and pasted this and added it to the Speeds Cycles blog and I've also mentioned the post and the Saracen Road Club on the Speeds Facebook page. I'll be sure to also read up more on this later and send out an email myself! Thanks for letting us all know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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