Road closures and 'one-way sidewalks': Cities adapt to physical distancing

A growing number of cities are turning over roadways to cyclists and pedestrians so they can maintain a safe distance during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some question whether opening the streets could backfire. As trails and sidewalks seem more narrow than ever, some cities are urging the foot traffic to spread out onto closed roads. In Winnipeg, several streets have been deemed bicycle and “active transportation” routes during designated hours. In Vancouver, similar measures have bee