• .Donuts@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    6 days ago

    Some background info from LinkedIn:

    ✅ What Paris Did Right:

    • Built 1,400 km of protected bike lanes and cycling infrastructure.
    • Established low-emission zones.
    • Converted riverbanks into pedestrian-friendly areas.
    • Embraced the “15-minute city” concept to bring amenities closer to residents.

    ❌ What Paris Left Behind:

    • Restricted through traffic in the city center.
    • Banned older diesel vehicles.
    • Introduced higher parking fees for SUVs.
    • Reclaimed 70,000 parking spaces from cars.

    Edit: fixed formatting for mobile / app

    • Karu 🐲@lemmy.mlEnglish
      3·
      6 days ago

      Maybe I’m not understanding things properly but, aren’t the latter four points also good to fight against pollution? Or is it just car-brained people complaining that they cannot take their car wherever they want anymore?

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      6 days ago
      • Built 1,400 km of protected bike lanes and cycling infrastructure.
      • Established low-emission zones.
      • Converted riverbanks into pedestrian-friendly areas.
      • Embraced the “15-minute city” concept to bring amenities closer to residents.

      All things that ANY city could do if it weren’t for NIMBYs and a lack of political will to.