The Walking and Cycling Index, initiated by Sustrans, is a comprehensive project that gathers and presents data on walking and cycling in various UK cities. It aims to understand urban mobility patterns by collecting information through surveys, counts, and data analysis. The Index provides detailed reports on the proportion of people walking and cycling, available infrastructure, safety statistics, and public attitudes.
Accessing the data
The dataset is split into two different dashboards:
This page has information on how to use the data tools. These FAQs may also be helpful.
If you want to download the data, you’ll need to fill in a data request form. Information about this can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the data tool homepage.