Is the Paris mayor really going to turn the ring-road into a park?

"Emmanuel Grégoire wants to undertake the complete redevelopment of the ring road by 2050 to transform it into an urban boulevard, following the long-term project of his predecessor Anne Hidalgo."

"His campaign pledges included a gradual reduction in lanes on the road, adding cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, and creating more green spaces, making the ring road accessible to cyclists."

"Maintaining the 50km/h speed limit is a non-negotiable public health measure, designed to reduce noise and pollution for the nearly 550,000 residents living above the boulevard."

Emmanuel Grégoire, the newly-elected mayor of Paris, aims to redevelop the périphérique into an urban boulevard by 2050. His plans include closing the road for a fun run, reducing lanes, and adding cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. The project envisions creating green spaces and transforming key areas into vibrant neighborhoods. Maintaining a 50km/h speed limit is essential for public health, with a potential reduction to 30km/h in certain areas. The initiative follows the long-term vision of former mayor Anne Hidalgo.

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