It’s amazing what you discover just pedalling along...
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Chris Boardman CBE retweeted
Today’s @FinancialTimes front page: Spending across the West End is up 13% after we pedestrianised Oxford St.
Once again data shows active travel boosts business.
I seldom monitor ‘Twitter’ now. I had a quick but just had a scan at reactions to this.
It never ceases to amaze me how some are outraged having not read the article.
I know they haven’t read it, as if they had, they’d realise they’re’ being outraged by me agreeing with them.
So the concern of pedestrians - many of us elderly & disabled - put at risk and having to use pavements & crossings with trepidation (and in some cases stay at home) is dismissed by @Chris_Boardman as ‘the latest outrage’.
Disgraceful.
Nearly 30,000 people were killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads last year.
That should shape where police focus, not the latest outrage.
It’s time to push the facts to the front. By me in @spectator:
spectator.com/article/its-ti…
For a good friend and a good cause. Any support very much appreciated 🙏👇. gofund.me/69c7e00b8
Sustained commitment = more low cost, reliable transport choice. 👏👏
Since @sadiqkhan was elected in 2016, we've delivered a fivefold expansion of London's network of Cycleways to over 450km - enabling millions & millions of greener, cleaner, safer & healthier journeys 🚲🚲🚲
And we're not sitting back in our saddles, there's much more to come...
Chris Boardman CBE retweeted
'The World Cup is a powerful antidote to young people's online isolation'
@Chris_Boardman for LBC Opinion
lbc.co.uk/article/world-cup-…
Climate Action Doesn't Have to Mean Sacrifice.
linkedin.com/pulse/climate-a… via @LinkedIn
Problems,Prizes and Pathways. If you want to chat about all things 🚵🚶🧑🦽🛴 consider coming along!
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You missed a tiny bit out:
1.7 million GP visits saved,
Over 4 million fewer sick days,
household savings of up to £1700,
2,500 early deaths prevented.
115 billion in value to the economy.
I don’t have enough space for the rest. 😀
Guns or… zebra crossings?
Amid the defence budget crisis, some are baffled as to why the government is spending £4.5 billion on zebra crossings and other measures to aid walking and cycling. But, Olympic cyclist @Chris_Boardman says it will give Brits health and independence.
I don't do a lot of posting here but today, I thought a story needed telling and some dots needed joining. It's about the most powerful health, cost-of-living and growth policy you've never heard of: linkedin.com/pulse/most-powe…
An exciting announcement coming tomorrow 🎉
theguardian.com/politics/202…
Remarkable stats, and even more remarkable nowhere in the article is movement/exercise mentioned. theguardian.com/society/2026…
An incredible charity that I've watched grow from the start. And some super stats on the impact they're having 👏 wheelsforall.org.uk/latest-n…
Royal College of Physicians estimates 30,000 deaths a year caused by pollution. 🤯
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74w…
Chris Boardman CBE retweeted
“I get great joy out of cycling and I want to spread that to everybody.” 🚴♀️🚲
That’s how Reg, full-time doctor and volunteer director at Chorlton Bike Deliveries, describes the feeling of cycling and the impact it’s had on his life.
Hear more from Reg below 👇
Chris Boardman CBE retweeted
Thank you for your support @Chris_Boardman
National Active Travel Commissioner @Chris_Boardman has welcomed @transportgovuk @LilianGreenwood's announcement today on pavement parking.👇
ALT Text on a green background that reads: “Pavements were built for people, not parked cars. They should always be usable by a parent with a double buggy and by someone using a wheelchair. When we design streets this way, healthier, greener journeys become the natural choice—and communities are better for it. Chris Boardman, National Active Travel Commissioner." There is a photo of Chris Boardman smiling and Active Travel England written in white letters.
Chris Boardman CBE retweeted
2025 was an incredible year for Sport England!
🏆 Every Move won the Environmental Sustainability Award (Sports Industry Awards)
🌍 Pedal for Paris took Best Public Sector Environmental Cause Campaign (Purpose Awards)
💡 Every Move shortlisted for BBC Green Sport Awards
Here’s to driving #UnitingTheMovement in 2026! 🚀
ALT Two individuals smiling and holding an award at the Purpose Awards event, standing in front of a bright blue background with the event's name prominently displayed.
ALT Group of individuals at a formal event, smiling and holding a trophy, standing in front of a backdrop with multiple logos.
