More cycles means more space for economic activity rather than parking cars. Our research shows that up to 1800 people commute to work in St. Helier . In the UK, a majority of cycle journeys are commuter journeys.
Jersey has potential for growth to reach UK, or even European, levels of commuter cycling.
Better cross-town routes and better cycle parking draw cycle shoppers into town. Shoppers by bike and foot achieve more shop visits in the same length of time than shoppers by car and foot. Most journeys could easily be made by bike. The accessibility of most destinations to cyclists and the ease with which they cut through congestion makes cycling an extremely attractive form of door to door transportation. Most people are pleasantly surprised at just how quick and easy cycling is compared with the headache and frustration of driving.