"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 cyclistsâand 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."
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.
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