The silver lining for bicyclists during the coronavirus pandemic has been that the air they’ve breathed during complete lockdown has been fresher. Many of us have enjoyed a short respite in trying to avoid exhaust — due to traffic disappearing. Due to many aspects of the pandemic, many are rediscovering old roots on the bike and engaging in cycling.
Many a bicyclist will tell you that they feel better after even a short trip on a bicycle. The NYC bicyclist below had not bicycled in years due to the congestion of New York City. People left the city, the cars disappeared, and masks appeared on the few outside. Streets became breathable.
In London, commuters need fair and decent bicycle infrastructure throughout the city. Recently, another questionable idea that probably falls short of these needs appeared. It looks exciting, but it is counter to basic bicycling needs — infrastructure that will help get a cyclist to work and elsewhere (stores, friends’ homes, etc). … [continued]
