This could be the time to usher in a golden age for cycling in Britain

11.05.2020

New measures reflect the place riding a bike has taken in our lives during the coronavirus crisis - but do they go far enough?Coronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSaturday's announcement of extra funds for walking and cycling was a rare example of political focus on sustainable travel. Could the investment announced by the transport minister, Grant Shapps, help usher in what Boris Johnson pledged a week earlier: a 'golden age for cycling'?.The measures announced at the weekend reflect the place cycling and walking have taken in our lives during the coronavirus crisis - and the key role they will play in our medium- and long-term future. Continue reading...

Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2020/may/11/this-could-be-the-time-to-usher-in-a-golden-age-for-cycling-in-britain

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