「車は役に立たない」パリが自転車大国になった　脱”車社会”をめざす都市がとった驚きの施策

Efforts are being made to significantly reduce CO2 emissions at the upcoming Paris Olympics™. Paris is strongly encouraging bicycle travel. As we continued our investigation, we discovered a thorough policy. More than Cars? Bicycles in Paris Many bicycles roam the streets of Paris. Their numbers appear to outnumber cars. RKB reporter Miyu Shimohama said, "Unfortunately, it's raining today, but everyone is still riding their bikes." The city of Paris is encouraging bicycle travel to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. City-operated bicycle rentals are installed throughout the city. Throughout the streets, amid the excitement surrounding the Olympics, posters encouraging spectators to ride bicycles are readily visible. Parisians say, "I ride my bike a lot. It's comfortable because there are bike lanes," and "It's the fastest form of transportation in Paris." Data released in April by the private research institute, the Paris Regional Institute, showed that bicycles surpassed cars as a means of transportation for Paris residents. The surprising policy behind this widespread adoption of bicycles is a key factor. Many roads converted to bicycle lanes RKB reporter Miyu Shimohama: "Half of the original roads are now bicycle lanes." First, over the past decade, Paris has proactively converted many of its roads into bicycle lanes. Even in areas where cars once traveled, one-way streets have become more common by converting one lane into a bicycle lane. Furthermore, the city has limited the maximum speed to 30 km/h throughout the city. Parking spaces have also been reduced, creating an environment where using a car is considered inconvenient. Popular Rental Bicycles Parisians: "Cars aren't very useful." RKB reporter Miyu Shimohama: "Paris is lined with bicycles. To use them, you download an app and purchase a ticket. Then, by holding the card over the bicycle, you can take it out and ride it around Paris." Even tourists can easily use rental bicycles. I tried one out for myself. It costs 5 euros for 24 hours of unlimited rides. There are also bicycle traffic lights. RKB Reporter Miyu Shimohama: "We've arrived at Place de la Bastille." "This Place de la Bastille was originally a roundabout for cars, but half of it has been converted into a bicycle lane." Improper etiquette is a challenge. While convenient, cyclists' misbehavior is a problem. At intersections without bicycle lanes, we've observed dangerous situations, such as cyclists weaving between cars. Many cyclists also speed and ignore traffic lights, and as bicycle traffic increases, the risk of accidents increases. By implementing bold policies, Paris is encouraging people to move away from cars and promote a bicycle-friendly society. With plans to further expand bicycle lanes, Paris is rapidly transforming into a bicycle-friendly, environmentally friendly city. For more details, check out NEWS DIG! ↓ https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/rk...