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Old 12-26-06, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by gwd
I heard something on the radio about the mayor of Paris becoming very unpopular for encouraging non-auto centric transport in his city.
Might have been this piece on NPR:

'Greening' of Paris Rough on Motorists

by Eleanor Beardsley

Weekend Edition Saturday, December 23, 2006 · The mayor of Paris is widening sidewalks and expanding green spaces. Pedestrians may like this new Paris, but it is frustrating to many motorists.

'Greening' of Paris Rough on Motorists
I have a hard time imagining any American city attempting anything like this.
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