Coventry can be forbidding for cyclists. But before it became Britain’s Detroit, the city was famed for making bicycles.
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How Cities Are Trying to Avert Gridlock After Coronavirus Lockdowns
Officials are trying to prevent a return to urban gridlock and pollution as residents begin to travel again.
In 5 Countries, Overwhelming Majorities Want Cleaner Air, Poll Finds
A new survey in five countries found significant support for stricter air quality regulations and enforcement of existing rules.
Pandemic Lockdowns Lead to Less Traffic and Better Air
Fewer cars on the road during the pandemic has meant cleaner air, but not necessarily fewer traffic deaths. Can we have both?
‘Lionhearted’ Girl Bikes Dad Across India, Inspiring a Nation
A 15-year-old migrant girl pedaled hundreds of miles to bring her injured father back to their home village. India’s cycling federation has taken notice.
In Sydney, the Magic Hour Means Noise. It’s Heavenly to Hear.
Five weeks into Australia’s coronavirus lockdown, the sound that bursts forth each afternoon of kids shouting, dogs barking and couples arguing is welcome relief from the quiet of isolation.
Maybe This Time, the Bikes Won’t End Up in the River
Uber has launched a bike share program in Rome, where potholes, vandalism, traffic and theft have defeated previous attempts.
Overlooked No More: Annie Londonderry, Who Traveled the World by Bicycle
She cycled away from her Boston home and into stardom, leaving a husband and three small children for a journey that came to symbolize women’s independence.
The Greening of Paris Makes Its Mayor More Than a Few Enemies
As Anne Hidalgo declares war on the car, drivers rage at the disruptions, but supporters credit her with preparing Paris for a hotter future.
He Gave a Bike to a Refugee Girl. 24 Years Later, She Got to Thank Him.
Mevan Babakar was a 5-year-old refugee in the Netherlands when she received a present that changed her life. Social media helped her find the man who gave it.