Leicestershire County Council, GB uses pop-up cycling lanes for safe travels during COVID-19
Leicestershire County Council, GB Pop-Up Cycling Lanes COVID
County officials approved new lanes at four locations for the eight-week pilot. Temporary lanes for cycling and walking were created by removing islands, adding temporary signals, and restricting vehicle turns. Park and Pedal shelters at council lots provided 24-hour bike parking. The council also produced a transit-style map of pop-up lanes for easy public use. County residents were encouraged to suggest additional locations for temporary lanes.
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'Pop-up' cycle lanes on the way | Leicestershire County Council
The county council is this week starting to introduce ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes and other measures supporting walking and cycling.The cycle lanes are just part of a mix of temporary and permanent schemes which aim to encourage more people to walk and cycle on certain routes rather than taking public transport or using a motor vehicle.From Wednesday (22 July), the schemes, which
Changes to city’s network of pop-up cycle lanes and social-distancing measures
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The council approved permanent status for pop-up lanes and related bike-friendly measures after COVID-19 restrictions ended.
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