You read flags are working OK, I found the article dishonest. I live in Madrid (suburban town to the north of the city) and I think the El Pais article mentione

You read flags are working OK, I found the article dishonest. I live in Madrid (suburban town to the north of the city) and I think the El Pais article mentioned in another response to your comment is much better, I read it several days ago in the spanish version. I actually think the no traffic area might be a good idea.