With a blog title like this you would think that I am just about set to blast the traffic system, rant and rave and gnash my teeth. But no. Hear me out.
Since our last visit there has been a considerable amount of scaling back of motor traffic. A good example is the space now given to pedestrians, cyclists and scooter pilots on Rue de Rivoli on a permanent basis.
Another really good example is the almost total absence of motor cars on the Place de la Republic on Sunday. Honestly, you could blow your nose in the centre of the square and not hit a car. Cars are banned on Sundays on all major roads. This ban is to be expanded over the next few years. Goody!
There are some amazing sights relating to cars still to be seen in Paris. Here’s an example:
We stopped by a memorial to the late Princess of Wales at the entrance to the tunnel where she made that fateful journey 25 years ago. 25 years ago!
Toodles!
Looks good but do they still allow buses and taxis in the bicycle lanes? Terrifying for the not-so-confident cyclist!
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