New research links spending more time walking in nature with improvements in anxiety and depression📉 Yet 1 in 3 people in England don't have access to green space within 15 mins of where they live. Improving access to nature for all must be prioritised👇theguardian.com/environment/20…

The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do the math on investing in better mobility. Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it. #CityMakingMath HT Melissa & Chris Bruntlett

From today construction begins on introducing a new bus gate on East Parade, coming into effect from 19 June. Works also include changing a section of East Parade and Calverley Street to make them two-way, allowing diverted motor vehicles to exit the city centre more easily

More new Connecting Leeds cycle routes under construction in South Bank Leeds

Today we've allocated £200m to give people nationwide the freedom of choice to walk, wheel or cycle for short trips. Chris Boardman CBE joined Jesse Norman in Coventry where #ActiveTravel schemes are making local journeys easier, cheaper and more fun🚲🌍👟👇gov.uk/government/new…

After listening to customer feedback, from 21 May there will be improvements to Park & Ride services. Full details of all changes can be found at iparkandride.com. Thank you for your continued support.

“people who bought e-bikes increased their bike use from 2.1 km to 9.2 km on average per day; a 340% increase. The e-bike's share of all their transportation increased from 17% to 49%, they e-biked instead of walking, taking public transit, and driving.” treehugger.com/e-bikers-ride-…

Last day of school, how did that happen? #LifeFlyingBy

New report from PACTS confirms that 20mph limits backed by physical measures have substantially greater speed and casualty reduction benefits than those without. pacts.org.uk/lustre-lower-u…

We want to improve transport across West Yorkshire, that means upgrading cycling and walking routes too 🚴👣 That’s why we’re using £23.12m of funding from Active Travel England to build new cycle lanes and pedestrian zones. Read more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…

Meadow Lane, #Leeds. Previously a big wide road, now narrowed to create a public green space +🚶+🚲 routes, part of a network linking the station, Sovereign Sq. & new Aire Park. All planned & envisioned in the Leeds South Bank masterplan, adopted in 2018. Great work Leeds Council News

Gearing-up for Leeds’ new e-bike hire service. First look at the e-bikes coming to Leeds this autumn as service is given the green light! Read the full press release here 👉 orlo.uk/E-bike_MCifO West Yorkshire Combined Authority Beryl

Even those LA’s with high ambition are going to struggle without Active Travel England being given a bigger budget

Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the amazing women in engineering at the council 👷‍♀️ Read about their roles in the thread below and get their advice to women and girls wanting to take up a career in engineering ⬇️ #INWED23

#microadventure to Malham and back the extra scenic route via Kilnsey. RibbleCycles hybrid cruised these bridleways and proved its more than a commuter bike. Although do wish I’d had the mtb for this decent.

Meet Janet Deighton aka 'Mrs Happy' She's been a School Crossing Patrol Warden for 31 years and is proud to do her job. Thank you Mrs Happy for doing such an important job. See more here: orlo.uk/You_tube_uMg3g

On Sunday, I opened a wonderful, 4km stretch of the Bee Network with Dame Sarah Storey Tellingly, not once did we worry about her kids, who were away from traffic for every bit of the trip. Here's my speech from the day, which shows why this is so important for EVERY road user...

Doesn’t anyone remember West Yorkshire was promised a tram last time a section of HS2 was cut?