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Paris (CC licensed by Moyan Brenn via Flickr)

First ‘car-free’ day in Paris sees massive pollution and noise drop

Results so striking that mayor could propose a vehicle ban every month

Sun, Oct 04, 2015 06:46
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Paris (CC licensed by Moyan Brenn via Flickr)

Paris goes car free today to tackle air pollution

The move is the latest measure by mayor Ann Hidalgo to tackle dangerous pollution levels and promote walking and cycling

Sun, Sep 27, 2015 10:36
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Green Cycle Traffic Light – James Cridland

Cyclists should be able to go through some red lights as in Paris, says Green Party

The Green Party says allowing bikes to proceed through T-junctions and left turns would improve cycle safety and journey times

Thu, Aug 13, 2015 14:17
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Place de la Concorde licenced CC BY SA 3.0 by Nitot

Police in Paris shoot at car that crashed through Tour de France barriers

Incident happened this morning ahead of race finale

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 10:07
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Cyclist right turn sign (cropped, licensed CC BY SA 3.0 by Joancharmant)

Cyclists in Paris allowed to ignore red traffic lights

Relaxation of laws after pilot scheme allowing riders to go straight on or turn right

Fri, Jul 10, 2015 12:01
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A Velib rider on the Pont des Arts (BY-SA licensed by Jean-Francois Gornet:Flickr)

JCDecaux announce new e-bikes for hire in cities across the world

E-bikes could come to a city near you thanks to personal batteries for each hire customer

Sat, Apr 18, 2015 06:00
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19 Paris – separated cycle path and Velib’ docking station (Photo credit- Copenhagenize Design Co)

Paris’s 5 year cycling revolution: Twice the cycle lanes and three times the cyclists by 2020

Ambitious town hall plans set out segregated express cycle lanes across the city

Sat, Apr 04, 2015 07:39
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Florian Dagobert rides a Velib’ on the Metro YouTube still

Video: Parisian prankster drafts Metro train – on a Vélib’ hire bike

Florian Dagobert cautioned and ordered to attend awareness training

Fri, Mar 06, 2015 10:18
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Paris segregated cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Mayor of Paris plans city-centre car ban

Anne Hidalgo also aims to remove the most polluting vehicles from French capital

Sun, Dec 07, 2014 21:09
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Paris segregated cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Paris aims for 15 per cent modal share for cycling by 2020

French capital unveils details of its Plan Velo for 2014-20 - but investment will need to be stepped up

Mon, Sep 22, 2014 18:03
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