The COVID-19 threat is here for the foreseeable future. As cities reopen, protecting passengers on public transit is a matter of life and death.

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Cities will need to make some major changes to allow citizens to travel safely and efficiently post-lockdown, experts told Business Insider. 
A handful of systemic transportation issues — like the sporadic reliability of public transit, the lack of safe bike lanes, gridlock in city centers, and unequal access to transportation options — have been exacerbated by the pandemic. 
According to experts, some keys to a safe reopening include beefing up public transit systems, providing great alternatives like walking and biking, and managing congestion through tolls and other measures. 
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As cities begin to reopen with the threat of COVID-19 still looming large, the challenge of how urbanites will get around in a safe and socially distant manner is a great one, and it’s bringing many deep-rooted transportation problems to the fore. 

The Centers for Disease Control weighed in last month when it issued controversial guidance, which it has since walked back, urging commuters to drive to work alone while avoiding public transit and carpools. Urban planners, academics, and transportation officials swiftly panned the recommendation, arguing that a flood of new cars would cripple city streets and would be unwise from a public-health standpoint. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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