Referendum in the French capital: On Sunday, a referendum was held in Paris to limit the use of cars on another half thousand streets of the French capital. About 66 percent residents supported Such an idea voted against the remaining 34 percent. However, only 4 percent entitled to vote. When the effects of the decision come into force, There will be almost 700 streets off.
What in return? The purpose of such action is primarily Improving air quality. Paris has been drowning in smog for many years. Thanks to this initiative, the surface of green areas and pedestrian areas will increase. The next effect will be Liquidation of 10,000 parking spaces (the same number was liquidated in 2020). Which streets will become pedestrian zones will also be subjected to consultations with residents.
Paris is changing: It was already third referendum in the French capital. In 2023, it was decided to ban electric scooters, and then to triple parking fees for large SUVs. According to the data given by the town hall, car traffic in the city decreased by more than half From the moment the left was taken over by the left. Paris's current dream is an Anne Hidalgo belonging to the socialist party.
Purchase behind Europe: Despite the seemingly radical moves, the city on the Seine is still late compared to other European capitals when it comes to green infrastructure. This concept hides parks and gardens (also private), as well as streets, water waters and wetlands. The report of the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that the average is 42 percent. city area (taking into account 38 EEA member countries), while For Paris it is currently 26 percent. The situation is worse than Paris in Skopje, Athens or Nicosia, but it is definitely ahead of the central metropolises of most EU Member States, including Warsaw.
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