Paris, the City of Light, took the global stage with the recent Olympics, using the event as a catalyst to reimagine itself as a cyclist’s haven and a model for sustainable urban planning. Through significant investments and bold choices, Paris demonstrated that even a large, car-centric metropolis can make a powerful pivot toward cycling and people-friendly spaces.
Thanks to these decisions, bicycles are now used for 11.2% of trips within the city, surpassing car usage significantly.
What are the five ways in which Paris has transformed, and what practices can be followed by other metropolitan cities, including Los Angeles that is preparing to host the next Summer Olympics?
Credits: momentummag.com