From Road.cc
by CALLUM DEVEREUX
The trial took place in three areas across the UK and found the scheme also resulted in healthcare savings in relation to preventable deaths and disease.
Sport England commissioned the report(link is external) on behalf of the Active Wellbeing Society and examined the effects of free bike schemes in Birmingham, Essex, and Ealing. Their results show that the scheme, which includes wraparound support of bike lessons, maintenance and group rides free of charge, also strengthened community cohesion and encouraged more sustainable, environmentally-friendly behaviours. The schemes receive public funding but also rely on volunteers.
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