Cycling to change

The pandemic has given us an opportunity to reimagine urban planning and design.

One of the first things that governments worldwide imposed to break the chain of transmission of the coronavirus was to announce restrictions on all nonessential travel and gatherings besides prescribing precautionary measures like physical distancing and personal hygiene. The restrictions, varying from country to country, have had a profound impact on our daily lives, especially for city dwellers who rely on various forms of mobility—walking, cycling, public and private transportation, and ride-hailing services.