The French government has announced it will pay €50 per person for bike repairs after the lockdown is lifted. Enabling people to enjoy cleaner air and not cramming back onto crowded public transport, the measures are sure to be welcomed by avid cyclists and novices alike.

Why are cars playing a larger role in people’s social lives and leisure pursuits? What are the reasons behind the lockdown biking boom? How are urbanites’ transit needs shifting as city life slows down? And how are different modes of transport being adapted to maximise mental wellbeing?

From restaurants and clubs to art galleries and theatres, the pandemic has shut down many of the cultural venues integral to city life. By gamifying urban discovery, French phone game Flash Invaders is helping people forge new connections with the urban landscapes that surround them.

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for change in various parts of everyday life – including the ways people get around. How are renewed concerns about hygiene, the environment, and physical safety sparking a shift to make urban hubs accessible and equitable to all Americans?