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France: Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping (momentummag.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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As Deputy Mayor David Belliard of Europe Ecologie-Les Verts (EELV) aptly notes, cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new attendance records and reshaping the urban landscape in the process.

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[–] [email protected] 48 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Right now in every major city in America, active transportation supporters are pointing to this resounding success and shouting, "see, it works! Build the infrastructure to make cycling safe and convenient, and mode shift will occur!" And in every city, the response is "bUt We'Re NoT PaRiS!!1"

Just like "We'Re NoT UtReChT" "We'Re NoT AmStErDaM" "We'Re NoT [any other city that has successfully built a transportation system not completely dominated by automobiles]." Every. Time.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I think this applies mostly to the USA, not the whole of America

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Please try to name me a single bicycle lobby in the US. And now exchange bicycle with car.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

I mean your point is taken, but Washington Area Bicyclists Association does amazing lobbying in the DMV. We also have some of the most bike friendly drivers around, paired with pretty good infrastructure for the US. It's a super needed lobby.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

You know it's funny. Just yesterday I saw a video where the governor of North Dakota, a republican! talked about walkable infrastructure, and car dependency. (Also before anyone points out the other shit he's done, yeah I've read about them) This is the video