In the ten years since Mayor Anne Hidalgo took office, Paris has undergone a significant transformation aimed at promoting sustainable transportation. Over 100 streets have been closed to cars, and extensive bike lanes have been established, resulting in a substantial drop in car traffic and pollution levels. Reports indicate a 55% decrease in particulate matter and a 50% drop in nitrogen dioxide levels. Hidalgo's efforts were driven by both climate change concerns and the city's historically poor air quality, leading to a more bike-friendly and environmentally sustainable urban experience.
A decade ago, streets in Paris were clogged with cars and exhaust. But now, if you ride a bike down a major boulevard at rush hour, you'll be surrounded by a stream of other cyclists—and much cleaner air.
Since Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took office in 2014, the city's roads have radically transformed, speeding up a shift away from driving. More than 100 streets have been closed to cars.
Airparif found that levels of particulate matter (PM 2.5) pollution fell by 55% over the last 20 years. Nitrogen dioxide pollution dropped by 50%.
Hidalgo's fight for sustainable transportation was motivated by the need to cut climate emissions and Paris's dismal air quality, which regularly exceeded EU health limits.
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