> Another focus on symbolic actions rather than tackling the larger issues of urban pollution... Paris is doing far more than this to tackle urban pollution. E

> Another focus on symbolic actions rather than tackling the larger issues of urban pollution... Paris is doing far more than this to tackle urban pollution. Even at the end of this article: "Under Hidalgo, Paris has for years raised pressure on drivers by increasing parking costs and gradually banning diesel vehicles, while expanding the bicycle lane network in the congested capital. The city has reduced the number of on-street parking spaces in order to make drivers use underground parking." That doesn't even mention the new low-emissions zones. ("The restricted traffic zone in Paris covers the entire city center and is operational from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 8 pm. During these hours, access to the heart of the city is limited to vehicles with specific permissions. This means that, during peak urban activity, the ZCR helps alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollution levels, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more pedestrian-friendly urban environment in one of Europe's most iconic cities." - https://parkimeter.com/en/blog/paris-limited-traffic-zone-france-city-center https://parkimeter.com/en/blog/paris-limited-traffic-zone-fr... ) At what point is it no longer symbolic? > Drivers will choose to drive around these areas, increasing emissions by driving longer distances. If they can drive around these areas then why would they care about the increased parking costs in those areas? Either they are going to park there or they are not. And, many of those drivers have other transportation options; it isn't like "once a driver always a driver."