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Old June 19th, 2016, 01:01 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Paul Aubrin
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Default Europe Going Car-Free

On Sat, 18 Jun 2016 20:52:19 -0700, poldy wrote:

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.


Hidalgo wants to ban old diesel vehicles, those without efficient fine
particles filters. In the historic districts of the capital, houses don't
have garages. Many residents have no car. They don't really need one for
their every day moves. In more recent neighbourhoods, residents have and
need to use their cars. Suppliers cannot deliver goods without vehicles.
Barges and donkeys are no substitute.

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


Hotels owners are protesting against the development of B&Bs.