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> The environmental results are ambiguous at best. There were around five days with elevated ozone levels, for instance, in 2014, the year Ms. Hidalgo took over
by RcouF1uZ4gsC 7y ago
> The environmental results are ambiguous at best. There were around five days with elevated ozone levels, for instance, in 2014, the year Ms. Hidalgo took over; in 2018 there were from 15 to 22, depending on which part of the city you were in.
>“There are fewer cars, but there is more congestion, and that can affect pollution levels,” said Paul Lecroart, an urban planning expert at the Paris regional planning agency.
I think this is what makes people angry. There is no evidence that this actually reduced pollution, in fact, it seems like it increased pollution. In addition, it has greatly inconvenienced a lot of people. So, unless you are a die-hard bike fan, this mayor’s program seems like a net negative to you.
- rcMgD2BwE72F 7y agoThat's short sighted. It takes time for people to change habits. I've been a "die-hard bike fan" for a few years now (living in Paris for 10+ years, but commuting with bikes for only the last 2-3). However, most of my friends (especially girls/women) are only now considering buying a bike because the infrastructure is just starting to look safe enough for "prudent" people That's why bike usage rising fast in Paris. But it will still takes a few more years to switch like Amsterdam. Of course, many are still riding Ubers but they're changing mind right now. Be patient.
- baud147258 7y agoIt also moved a lot of pollution to the suburbs of Paris, outside of the bobo area where Hidalgo, her cronies and her supporters lives, that was the only goal. She don't care about the people in the suburbs who get even more pollution.