PeopleForBikes’ 2025 City Ratings include 107 cities across the United Kingdom. U.K. cities received an average score of 63 out of a possible 100, an increase from last year’s average score of 60, yet still falling behind the rest of Europe with cities scoring an average of 73. The U.K.’s top-rated cities have low speed limits (20 mph) on roads connecting neighborhoods and offer their residents multiple safe routes to everyday destinations. High-scoring cities also feature good connections to neighboring cities via protected bike lanes and off-street paths, including across bridges.
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.