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Economic modeling carried out for Cycling England3 shows that
increasing cycling levels by 20 per cent by 2015 has the potential to
save £107 million in reducing premature deaths, £52 million in NHS
costs and £87 million in reduced absence from work.
There are also quantifiable benefits in terms of reduced congestion
and pollution. The SQW work quoting a 20% increase in cycling
delivering congestion benefits of £207m and pollution benefits of
£71m. Overall, it is estimated that investing in cycling gives very
good value for money, with benefits estimated to be 3.2 times the
costs. Regular cyclists are also likely to live a healthier, longer
life.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling/cyclingfuture.pdf
increasing cycling levels by 20 per cent by 2015 has the potential to
save £107 million in reducing premature deaths, £52 million in NHS
costs and £87 million in reduced absence from work.
There are also quantifiable benefits in terms of reduced congestion
and pollution. The SQW work quoting a 20% increase in cycling
delivering congestion benefits of £207m and pollution benefits of
£71m. Overall, it is estimated that investing in cycling gives very
good value for money, with benefits estimated to be 3.2 times the
costs. Regular cyclists are also likely to live a healthier, longer
life.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling/cyclingfuture.pdf