Public transport, cycling and walking need support in face of resurgent car use, warn academics

Cycling UK campaign shares concerns of leading transport researchers

Britain could be heading for traffic gridlock in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic if workers continue to shun public transport in favour of commuting by car. They also warn there is  a danger that cycling and walking schemes created in response to the pandemic will be scrapped in the face of opposition.

The warning comes from the charity Cycling UK and a number of leading transport academics.

Motor traffic on Britain’s roads decreased dramatically at the height of the national...

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