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In the last 10 years, Paris has closed 100 streets to cars, removed 50,000 parking spots, tripled parking fees for SUVs, and built more than 800 miles of bike lanes. “Those changes have contributed to a 40% decline in air pollution.” [nbcnews.com]
What does a city that has spurned cars look like? Olympics visitors to Paris will get a look
Changes designed to encourage people to take other forms of transportation have contributed to a 40% decline in air pollution, according to city officials.
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June 5, 2024 at 7:32 PM
In the last 10 years, Paris has closed 100 streets to cars, removed 50,000 parking spots, tripled parking fees for SUVs, and built more than 800 miles of bike lanes. “Those changes have contributed to a 40% decline in air pollution.” [nbcnews.com]