Road markings redrawn after cyclists demand more space to comply with Covid-19 rules
German cities are redrawing road markings to create “pop-up” cycle lanes for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown, as cyclists demand more space to physically distance on their commutes to work.
Local authorities in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin trialled a temporary widening of two cycle lanes on 27 March, arguing it would help cyclists keep the required 1.5-metre distance apart while car traffic was down owing to Germany’s coronavirus restrictions.
Source: Pop-up bike lanes help with coronavirus physical distancing in Germany
Category: Coronavirus outbreak, Germany, Road transport, Cycling, Europe, World news, Air pollution
