New research study seeks to get more people moving in Gateshead
A Gateshead health researcher has been awarded a fellowship and aims to use the funding to support people get more active in their daily lives. Dr Louis Goffe, Research Lead at Gateshead Council and an Associate Researcher at Newcastle University, has been awarded an Advanced Local Authority Fellowship (ALAF) as part of the National Institute for Health and […]
Parents are the key to getting children into active travel, says Brunel University study
Cycling is an active and environmentally friendly way for schoolchildren to travel and stay healthy, but with only 3% of 5 to 16-year-olds cycling to school in England, it could be parents who are standing in the way, according to new research. A new study from Brunel University London shows that children’s cycling frequency is […]
Only 25% of public willing to switch to public transport, research finds
New research from Moneyzine.com has revealed that, while 75% of the public agree that switching to greener forms of transport is very or somewhat important to tackle climate change, only around a quarter of people are willing to make the switch to walking, cycling or using public transport, to tackle the issue. Two government studies, […]
Campaign for Better Transport finds £20bn in suggested savings ahead of government’s financial statement
A ‘greener’ approach to transport priorities could save the Government almost £20 billion, according to new research by the Campaign for Better Transport. The research suggest that cutbacks could be made by: Cancelling just five road-building schemes could save a hefty £16 billion Taxing fuel for domestic flights (not including lifeline flights such as those […]
