• @lordnikon
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    -712 days ago

    I feel like that has more to do with WFH after the pandemic than anything but still good news none the less

      • @Foreigner
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        3012 days ago

        Yep, improving Paris’ air quality has been a major focus for her for a long while. A huge number of roads have been replaced by cycle paths/public transport only, the speed limit throughout most of the city has been reduced from 50km/h to 30km/h, street parking spots have been reduced drastically, and certain older cars can’t are limited. It’s going to improve further given the périphérique speed has also been reduced (major traffic artery around the city), and the centre arrondissements are now being restricted for vehicles. Vehicle drivers are not too happy, but it does make a big difference for quality of life when you live and work in the city.

        • @[email protected]
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          1012 days ago

          They’re also building mass transit with trams and metro lines like crazy. Paris is knocking it out of the park as a developed city should be.

      • @[email protected]
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        1112 days ago

        Yes. Of course wider changes like WFH and pandemic have affected things but specific policy choices have led to those trends being supported and reinforced in order to produce better air quality outcomes. Both those trends are present in lots of cities without this drastic impact.

    • @grue
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      2812 days ago

      Nope, this is what happens when you replace parking with bike lanes.