Aviation, Travel and Tourism

How major cities are trying to keep people walking and cycling after the lockdown

Governing bodies introduce plans to reduce traffic and pollution levels after lifting lockdown restrictions. Image: REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Nick Davies
Research Fellow , University of Salford
Graeme Sherriff
Research Fellow in Urban Studies, University of Salford
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