Government gives councils more powers to establish car-free streets

Cecilia Keating
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But campaigners say the DfT must go further to actively promote the prioritisation of space for pedestrians and cyclists.

The government has temporarily relaxed laws around establishing car-free streets in England, in a move that should free up space for social distancing and allow essential workers to walk and cycle to work...

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