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THIS JUST IN:

Car ban begins in the center of #Paris.

Starting on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024: no through-traffic will be allowed in four central arrondissements on the Right Bank. (Home to the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Marais).

This is a big deal.

https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/france/paris-limited-traffic-zone

Paris - Limited Traffic Zone

Paris will implement a limited traffic zone in its city center no more through traffic allowed.

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I honestly didn't think this was ever going to happen.

But it's real, babyβ€”and it's magnifique!

@carltonreid reports on Monday's seismic change:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2024/11/01/central-paris-to-ban-through-motor-traffic-from-next-week/

Central Paris To Limit Through Motor Traffic From Next Week

Paris will limit motor traffic in the city’s central district, starting next week, vehicles will be banned from transiting through the area, Paris City Hall announced ...

Forbes
Nov 1, 2024 at 2:56pmWeb
Show threadDianora (Diane Bruce)Nov 1, 2024
@straphanger @carltonreid There is no way Mr. Beigepants or Frod would go for this here in #Ottawa
Show threadThom O'ConnorNov 1, 2024
@straphanger @carltonreid all
major cities (and even many smaller ones) should be considering this. Creating a walking district (+ perhaps small personal electric transportation devices plus also public transportation) would be a huge boon to revitalizing downtown areas and improve community engagement. Push the cars out to the perimeter to connect with public transport
Show threadLyle Solla-YatesNov 1, 2024
@straphanger @carltonreid β€œA study of people visiting shops in central Paris found that 54% arrived by public transport, 34% on foot, 7% by cycle and just 2% by car.”