Coronavirus: Banning cars made easier to aid social distancing
Barriers to imposing car-free streets are being lifted following a government decision to enable key workers to walk or cycle more safely.
Normally, councils in England that want to close streets to cars must follow procedures that can take weeks to implement.
But ministers say councils can now cut red tape governing temporary road closures.
This could help people walk and cycle whilst social distancing.
Health and environment groups say the measures will also promote healthy walking and cycling - and tackle climate change and air pollution.
A letter from the Department of Transport to councils in England says: "This is temporary guidance and will be withdrawn once conditions allow."
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