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Sep 20, 10:17

Stockholm's Pop-Up Pedestrianization: A Pragmatic Approach to Reducing Car Traffic

Stockholm has successfully reduced car traffic by using temporary pedestrianization schemes, pragmatic dialogue with businesses, and increased parking costs, leading to a 11.7 percent decrease in car traffic in the city center over the past decade.

Stockholm's Pop-Up Pedestrianization: A Pragmatic Approach to Reducing Car Traffic

Stockholm has successfully reduced car traffic by using temporary pedestrianization schemes, pragmatic dialogue with businesses, and increased parking costs, leading to a 11.7 percent decrease in car traffic in the city center over the past decade.

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What is the primary method used by Stockholm to reduce car traffic, and what are its immediate effects?

Stockholm uses temporary pedestrianization schemes, called "Living Stockholm," which close streets to cars for fixed periods, typically in summer. This approach has increased the acceptance of car-free public spaces among residents and businesses, with the number of seasonally car-free streets rising from two in 2015 to over 40 this summer.

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Mar 24, 07:11

Paris Referendum: 500 Streets to Go Car-Free Despite Low Turnout

In a Paris referendum with a record low 3.89% turnout, approximately two-thirds of voters supported pedestrianizing 500 streets, eliminating 10,000 parking spots and increasing green streets to roughly 700, despite Paris lagging behind other European capitals in green infrastructure at 26% compared ...

Paris Referendum: 500 Streets to Go Car-Free Despite Low Turnout

In a Paris referendum with a record low 3.89% turnout, approximately two-thirds of voters supported pedestrianizing 500 streets, eliminating 10,000 parking spots and increasing green streets to roughly 700, despite Paris lagging behind other European capitals in green infrastructure at 26% compared ...

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What are the main arguments for and against the referendum result, considering the extremely low voter turnout, and how do these relate to previous similar initiatives in Paris?

The referendum, the third in three years, reflects the Paris city government's ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure and air quality. While supporters see it as a step towards greener urban spaces, the low turnout has been criticized as undermining the legitimacy of the result. This follows previous referendums banning e-scooters and increasing parking fees for SUVs.",

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