Traffic in Bangkok

Bangkok's streets are notorious for bumper to bumper traffic and smog but it would appear that Thai officials want change. ECF's secretary general has been flown over to present at a conference in Thailand about why cycling is needed to improve health. 

"Thailand could without a doubt be a nation of cyclists. It's a matter of political will," says Bernhard Ensink, Secretary General of the European Cyclists' Federation.

"There's no doubt that the health benefits would be tremendous."

ECF's secretary Bernhard Ensink is in Bangkok presenting ECF’s lobbying experience with Thai authorities, local community leaders and advocacy groups at the invitation of the Thailand Cycling Club (TCC) and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF), which is a national independent organization supported by Thai Government.

Ensink's presentations highlights how saving lives saves money. In the UK alone, for every pound spent promoting cycling infrastructure, the return on investment is at least 2.5 pounds in reduced mortality. 

His presentation on the topic of Cycling & Health can be found here. 

About the Author

Randy Rzewnicki has a wealth of experience in the world of Cycling having previously worked with Fietsersbond Brussels (Brussel’s cyclist Union) and a range of other EU funded Projects such as Life-Cycle. He is currently co-managing the Cycle Logistics Project, which is pushing for behavioral change by informing people how to use their bicycle to transport goods usually moved by cars.