Out of fear of infection, many people prefer using the car over public transport. In densely populated cities, this aggravates the situation for cyclists and pedestrians and increases existing problems of congestion.
The city of Milan is now planning a massive expansion of cycling and walking space. Widening pavements and creating more streets where pedestrians and cyclists have priority makes active commuting more attractive and allows ample space between people to protect them from infection.
Find out more about the initiative here or here.
