MORE cycle routes and bike parking will be created as part of a one-year plan to help the city recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

The strategy could also include improving park and cycle site - and incentivising short stay parking at some car parks.

More city centre streets may also be pedestrianised - in a bid to make social distancing easier.

Council bosses are working on the plan - but say many of the changes could remain in place for longer than a year.

A consultation, called 'our big conversation', is going to be launched in the coming weeks and invites residents to have their say on recovery plans.

The strategy will be discussed at a virtual council meeting on June 25.

Council leader Keith Aspden said: “Over the last few weeks we’ve seen York doing what it does best – rising to the challenge and supporting each other.

“Our new strategy is a clear and coherent city-wide plan designed to support economic recovery, lock-in as many of the active transport benefits as possible and be easily adaptable should government restrictions change."

“This plan recognises and invests in the vital role our city’s businesses have played in the community."

Cllr Andy D'Agorne said cycling and walking will be key parts of the plan - and new measures will help to make them "safe and attractive options" to residents and visitors.