Do not squander cycling gains made during pandemic, Labour says

Government urged to invest in active travel as motor traffic returns to pre-Covid levelsLabour has called for rapid extra spending on safe cycling and walking, saying that as motor traffic levels return to pre-Covid levels the gains in active travel made during the pandemic could soon be squandered.This is seen as particularly an issue for cycling: the number of bike trips rose notably during lockdown, but there is concern that many new or returning cyclists could stop now that the roads are busier. Continue reading...