Richmond upon Thames
London, England
Size: Midsize City
Region: Europe
62
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 1733 cities (95th percentile)
Midsize City RankingOut of 624 cities (95th percentile)
Network Score
62
100
Average Network Score for all cities in 2022 was 27.
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People
43
100
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
62
100
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
60
100
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
74
100
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
72
100
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
62
100
Access to major transit hubs.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Richmond upon Thames. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
Learn How to Improve Scores
How to Make Your City Great for Biking
![Informational Video about How to Improve Bicycling in Your Community](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fslow-streets.39b83295.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Keep Traffic Speeds Low By Design
Slow streets are safe streets — target 25 mph on residential roads and improve intersections.
![Informational Video about How to Improve Bicycling in Your Community](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fbuild-bike-networks.ed9f86e5.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Build a Bike Network, Not a Bike Project
Group connected corridor projects that prioritize safe biking to popular destinations.
![Informational Video about How to Improve Bicycling in Your Community](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fbetter-bike-lanes.cd31e3a8.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Upgrade Your Existing Bike Lanes
Using paint and low-cost barriers, create separation between bikes, cars and sidewalks.
![Informational Video about How to Improve Bicycling in Your Community](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fbuild-bike-projects-fast.c3019e09.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Complete Your Bike Network Quickly
Identify gaps in your bike network and create a six-month plan for connecting all the pieces.
![Informational Video about How to Improve Bicycling in Your Community](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2F4_PFB_CR_Evergeen_800px.6f9c8464.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Change The Way You Talk About Bikes
Review your communication tools to align with tested strategies that build public support.
![Informational Video about How to Improve Bicycling in Your Community](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2F1_PFB_CR_Evergeen_800px.c7fd3481.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
Equitable Biking Is a Right
In partnership with community members, develop an equity program for safe biking.