cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/62519649

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Paris has shown that it is possible to redistribute public space quickly and effectively, preserving the city’s historic charm while creating streets that prioritize people over cars. The result is a city where parents ferry children to school by cargo bike, commuters glide past the Seine on protected lanes, and cycling is no longer a daring choice—it is a practical, everyday reality.

The Paris cycling change did not happen by accident. It was driven by political will, strategic use of data, and a willingness to rethink how street space is allocated
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Paris school street (Dutch Cycling Embassy)