These big cities cut back cars. This is what happened next
- Some cities, including New York, London, and Paris, are implementing measures to limit vehicle use to combat air pollution and traffic congestion. These measures include charging fees for entering certain areas and imposing stricter speed limits.
- Early results from New York show that congestion pricing has reduced commuting times on several important routes, while traffic levels in Boston and Chicago have not changed significantly.
- In Paris, the introduction of a 50 kph speed limit led to a 12% improvement in air quality and a 17% drop in traffic accidents.
- London's ultra-low emission zone has decreased nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 39%, while causing minimal disruption to businesses.
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These big cities cut back cars. This is what happened next
Cities around the world trying to limit driving have faced objections — namely that the measures would limit personal freedom, cost too much, destroy commerce or have negligible effects on air quality. Read more...
These big cities cut back cars. This is what happened next.
Cities around the world trying to limit driving have faced objections - namely that the measures would limit personal freedom, cost too much, destroy commerce or have negligible effects on air quality.
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