Type
General Knowledge
Author
Organization
ITDP
Published in
2020
Submitted by
IRF
Related theme(s)
COVID-19
Region
All Regions
Country
All Countries

Post-Pandemic, Chinese Cities Gradually Reopen Transport Networks

China’s lockdown, which began in January, fully restricted movement of the vast majority of urban residents, essentially halting most transport activities. Now that China has begun to open up again and restrictions are being lifted, cities are taking stock, and seeing some patterns emerge. Many results are not surprising but travel patterns and mode shifts in China indicate that walking and cycling remains the best form of transport – both for the environment and mobility -in the midst of a crisis.

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https://www.itdp.org/2020/03/26/post-pandemic-chinese-cities-gradually-reopen-transport-networks/