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Old June 19th, 2016, 04:52 AM posted to rec.travel.europe
poldy
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Default Europe Going Car-Free

On 6/16/16 11:07 PM, Paul Aubrin wrote:
On Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:34:29 -0700, poldy wrote:

On 6/16/16 5:52 AM, Martin P wrote:
On 16 Jun 2016 11:44:48 GMT, Paul Aubrin wrote:



The best way to solve Europe Going Car-Free manure is to use a kill
file or just ignore it.
--
Martin in N Staffordshire


Supposedly diesel pollution in cities like Paris is pretty bad.


The quality of air improved, but pollution norms became stricter.
From 2002 to 2012 pollution levels from nitrogen oxides (NOx) decreased
by 30% in Paris, pollution from PM10 particles decreased by 35%,
pollution from PM2.5 particles decreased by 40%.

Some talk that maybe they ban them from city centers in favor of
electric vehicles. VW is forecasting that by 2025, electric cars will
make up 20-25% of sales, or 2-3 million cars.



I just remember reading somewhere that Mayor Hidalgo wanted to look at
reducing traffic, especially from diesel vehicles. So maybe something
like a congestion fee like London or some other measures.

She's also the one trying to eliminate or reduce vacation rentals of
apartments.