Cities worldwide are preparing for the long transition out oflockdown.
New cycleways are being introduced inmany cities, allowing healthy habits started during the lockdown to continue.
New cycleway on space reclaimed from motor traffic as part of the COVID-19 response in Park Lane, London.
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The result is theRapid Cycleway Prioritization Tool.
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TheRapid Cycleway Prioritization Toolprovides an interactive map for every transport authority in England.
The main result is a list of road sections that have both high demand and sufficient space for cycling.
The map output of the Rapid Cycleway Prioritisation Tool for West Yorkshire, zoomed in on Leeds.
The tools focus on road space reallocation is due to the importance of speed and capacity.
Light segregation measures such as plastic bollards orwandscan be implemented much faster than constructing new cycleways from scratch.
Finally, road space reallocation has environmental benefits, representing zero carbon infrastructure.
Notably, none of these yet have a joined-up cycle online grid.
Kirkstall road is already part of plans byLeeds City Councilto become atrial cycleway.
Our methods, based on open data and code, could be used in cities worldwide.
Given the global nature of the challenges we face, open and collaborative research is vital.
250 million has been allocated for emergency interventionsto make cycling and walking safer.
Similar commitments are being made inScotlandandWales.
Local authorities urgently need to decide how this funding should be spent.
In Paris, COVID-19 related measures aim to contribute towards Mayor Anne Hidalgos long-termPlan Velo.
