ONE YEAR LATER: What Did De Blasio Do After Telling New Yorkers to ‘Bike or Walk to Work’
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"When I compare it to Paris, Milan, London it just feels like we wasted a historic opportunity," said one activist.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Paris
Memo to Paris Mayor: Please Tell Mayor de Blasio to Implement Car-Reduction Strategies Now
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Mayor de Blasio refused to commit to making his limited open streets program permanent after the coronavirus crisis — even as he praised his Paris counterpart who is doing just that ... and more.
Op-Ed: Four Ideas To Bolster Cycling During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
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Cities around the world have turned to biking to help ease crises, leading to permanent mobility changes. Here's ways cycling could help New York, too.
The Joy and Freedom of a City Without Car Traffic
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On Sunday, streets all over Paris belonged to people biking, walking, and riding transit.
What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris, Part 2
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In Europe it's common for regional rail systems to get ridership comparable to that of the subway in the central city. But in America, this is unheard of. One reason for the discrepancy is land use: American commuter rail stations are typically surrounded by parking, while in the Paris region you see a different pattern with ample development next to suburban train stations.
What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris
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In the U.S., regional rail is mostly good for one type of trip: the commute. But in Paris, regional rail is oriented toward all types of trips, and people ride throughout the day, not just at rush hour. One key to success is running frequent, predictable service all day long.