The Evolution of Physical Activity Northwest Health & Physical Activity Forum 28th November 2006

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1 The Evolution of Physical Activity Northwest Health & Physical Activity Forum 28th November 2006 WORKSHOP: Promoting Cycling

2 The Evolution of Physical Activity WORKSHOP: Promoting Cycling Background and Evaluation impacts of the Odense Cycling Project Finn Berggren Odense National Danish Cycling City & Gerlev PE and Sports Academy DENMARK

3 The Evolution of Physical Activity WORKSHOP: Promoting Cycling - Brief introduction to Odense Cycle City Project - Cycling Awareness - Cycling improvement - Cycling Promotion - Cycling and Public Health - How to get started

4 The Evolution of Physical Activity Network Health Enhancing Physical Activity Switzerland September 2002 Finn Berggren

5 Cycling Strategies innovation and implementation The Ministry of Traffic nominated Odense as National Danish Cycling City mill. pund. 4 years approx.. 50 projects Physical improvements Law and rules PR and Campaigns Goal: The cycling increased % during a 2 years period due to local activities

6 Cycling Strategies innovation and implementation Physical, socio-cultural, economic, and political environments affects to a great extend the citizens health and social behaviour.

7 Information about Cycle infrastructure Cycle paths in Danish and English - to each household new commers - internet Cycle Newspaper - household Facts sheet about downtown Cycle barometer - 50%

8 Cycling improvement - infrastructure The cycling infrastructure is expensive Small details are important and not as expensive New thinking on cycling creates awareness More safety Easier access less stop

9 Cycling improvement Turn right before the signal 20 new spots Popular improvement - 77% feel more secure cycling

10 Commute cycle paths Changing of duties to give ways to approaching traffic Green wawe through 4 crossings (22 km/h) 6 elektronic speedmeasurement Objective: Cutting stop with 50%

11 Cycling improvement It is irritating to stop for red light New innovation new debate 45 special lights pr. 8. meter 15 km/h Euro ,- Half look at it as an improvement 2/3 wish similar improvement at other places

12 Improvements of the service All paths are cleaned daily for snow during winter Yearly inspection on bike The worst cycle paths in the city? Better surface Cycle patrol in 4 districts: - digital Camera og pc/phone - freelance 2 euro./mail - manual for observations - repairing after one week mails/4 mdr., 37 % godkendt

13 Cycle parking Demand for implementation in all trafficplanning 2000 new cycle racks in downtown Innovation of special bicycle lock New sheds Bicycle pump

14 Cycle parking safety measures Automatical cycle parkinghouse Including storeroom for clothes and bagage Prevent bicycle-stealing, vandalism and bad weather ½ pound./ 3 hour 47% are aware about the offer

15 Strategies for the promotion of cycling

16 Strategies for the promotion of cycling

17 Strategies for the promotion of cycling

18 Strategies for the promotion of cycling

19 Cycling and Public Health Odense is a better city for cycling (82%) Excellent urban bike facilities more bike trips a day 35 million new cycling journeys in total Increased with 20% during the project The number of trips have been steady

20 Cycling and Public Health The annual number of personal injuries among cyclists due to accidents involving more than one party decreased with 20%

21 Cycling and Public Health General more physical activity which the municipality means have had a positive influence on the public health

22 Cycling and Public Health - A five month longer average lifetime for males - Mortality amongst the year olds fell by 20% - The citizens received half a day s less social security benefits than expected

23 Cycling and Public Health - The savings in social security for illness amounted to 6% equal - 4 mill. pound. - If we deduct the general increase in insurance (1 mill pound) the figure 3 mill pound saved is considerable higher compared to project expenses at the 2 mill pound.

24 Cycling and Public Health Changing behaviour: 30 years old From inactive to moderate active (very active) Benefit: 2,8 years / man (7,8 years) 4,6 years / woman (7,3 years) Jan Sørensen, Charltte Horsted, Lars Bo Andersen Models of potential health economic consequences by increased physical activity August 2005 University of Southern Denmark, Odense

25 Cycling and Public Health Changing behaviour: 30 years old From inactive to moderate active DALY 2,4 years for a man 2,7 years for a woman Jan Sørensen, Charltte Horsted,Lars Bo Andersen, Models of potential health economic consequences by increased physical activity August 2005 University of Southern Denmark, Odense

26 The Evolution of Physical Activity Workshop: Promoting cycling Thank you for your attention! Finn Berggren