Study Finds Major Cities Shifting Away From Cars Toward Transit, Walking, Cycling
The Paris urban planning agency analyzed travel patterns across seven metropolises over 20 years, according to Le Monde.
A study by the Paris urban planning agency (Apur), presented September 9, found a significant decline in car use in favor of the metro, walking and cycling across seven major cities including Paris, New York and Tokyo, Le Monde reported.
The study analyzed residents' travel patterns over the past two decades, finding a profound transformation in how public space is used, according to the report.
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- A Paris, New York ou Tokyo, le grand recul de la voiture au profit du métro, de la marche et du vélo — Le Monde — Une
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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