Car use will be back to normal levels by the end of July (based on increases seen over the past month). This could happen even faster as lockdown is lifted through schools returning, and retail openings #lifeafterlockdown

Car use could rise to unprecedented levels in cities and towns which formally had high levels of public transport use. This would have huge negative implications for our climate, air quality and health inequality, whilst creating gridlock for people and the economy.

Roadspace reallocation can help many people walk or cycle for essential journeys, and exercise. It would also free up roadspace for people that have no alternative but to drive. Increasing capacity on public transport and working from home will also be vital

Many places have seen a 70%+ rise in the number of people cycling, and Scotland recently announced walking and cycling levels are 30% and 50% higher than pre-lockdown. However as cars return the number of people walking and cycling will decline, esp. without protection.

We have never seen so much ambition from cities and towns across the UK to deliver space for walking and cycling. However the actual examples on the ground are still a rarity. As car use increases reallocating roadspace will become harder and harder.

In England a £250m emergency fund for walking and cycling was announced on the 9 May, however more than two weeks later it is still not clear however this funding will be allocated - plans in many plans are on hold.

Leicester aims to create a mile of new cycling and walking every week. Lambeth is creating low traffic neighbourhoods and space for people across the borough. This is the rate all cities of a similar size should be aiming for. If they can do it everyone can.

Transport will never be the same. We don’t have all of the answers but we have a window act and to rethink it. Our goal as government, as a sector, as people taking essential journeys must be to make transport better – safer, more inclusive, more sustainable and more resilient.