As we exit isolation and life returns to a certain level of normality after the COVID-19 crisis in Australia, our cities are on the way to resuming the usual chaotic rhythm, will they ever return to the level of congestion as before the pandemic?
Perhaps the only thing we will miss from the time of isolation, will be the absence of traffic on the streets.
Smart working, an increase in the use of bicycles and a dramatic decrease in the use of public transport have led those involved in the design of urban spaces and mobility to wonder about the future and how this short period could affect things on a longer-term.
Andrea Colaiacomo, Veitch Lister Consulting's Principal Consultant (Transport Modeling), specialized in transport engineering, described various scenarios on SBS Italian starting from the current traffic situation.
