By Armin Wagner et al.

To combat an epidemic, it is essential to avoid or reduce travel or the need to travel in general (in particular of non-essential traffic and prioritize only system relevant employees & goods).

These measures can include:

Bans/Restrictions

– Active differentiation between essential and non-essential transport

– Travel bans

– Entry bans to countries

– Curfews/lockdowns

– Reduction of shopping, recreation, school services, etc.

#StayHome

Other Policies

– Teleworking/Flexible work schedule

– Expansion of E-government services

– Virtual meetings and conferences

– Local 3D-printing

– Develop emergency action plans for future use

– Allow certain services to become freight providers or combined offers (such as buses)

Planning/Engineering Instruments

– Expansion of (temporary) bike routes

– Priority schemes for quality public transport

– Dedicated services for essential travelers

– Prioritise delivery of most essential and important goods

– Reflect needs of women and children to support their activities & journeys

– Enhance epidemiological safety of private car use

– Reallocate street space for freight, e.g. convert parking to dedicated delivery/pick up zones

Quality of public transport/taxis

– Sanitation / Cleaning

– Provision of additional space/reduction of crowding

– Free bike sharing schemes

– Demand management at PT stations/entrances to reduce crowding

– Reduced contact points through digital ticketing & payment procedures

– Social/physical distancing measures

– Speed reductions to reduce injury rates

– Encourage bicycle taxis/bicitaxis

– Medical support in intermodal stations