Berlin's administrative court has ordered the city's left-wing officials to remove cycle lanes that have been installed throughout the city during the pandemic. The court also ruled that the coronavirus pandemic was 'not a traffic relevant consideration', criticising the left-wing government for using the pandemic as justification for the lanes. It is currently unclear whether the court will allow the cycle lanes to remain in place during the appeal process, which will involve the case being heard in federal court. The court accused Berlin's left wing government of using the pandemic to further its traffic agendaThe court also ruled that the coronavirus pandemic was 'not a traffic relevant consideration'. Miles of new cycle lanes were installed in London as part of plans to avoid commuters cramming on to public transport during the pandemic.

Source: The Local September 08, 2020 15:38 UTC