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The Paris authorities intend to proceed with their plans for pedestrianizing areas following a referendum, even though it saw an unusually low voter turnout. Approximately 10,000 parking spaces throughout the city of Paris are anticipated to be eliminated as part of this initiative.

The residents of Paris have approved plans to convert an additional 500 streets into green areas for pedestrians, transforming these roads into car-free zones, according to the voting outcomes announced on Monday.

Approximately two-thirds of the votes cast supported the so-called “garden road” initiatives, as reported.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo
, even though just 4% of the 1.4 million registered voters participated in the referendum.

“This vote reinforces our commitment to continue sharing public space for pedestrians and to make Paris greener,” Christophe Najdovski, deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, told French news agency AFP.

What does Paris’ ‘greenway’ project entail?

Approximately 220 out of Paris’ 6,000 streets are currently free from cars, with many located near educational institutions.

Following the voting process held on Sunday, approximately 10,000 parking spaces will be eliminated from the urban area.

City officials have announced consultations “in the upcoming weeks” to determine which streets will become pedestrian-only zones. The initiative intends to eliminate vehicles from approximately 25 streets within each arrondissement, or administrative district.

The poll held on Sunday marked the third initiative introduced by the Socialist mayor aimed at enhancing the bustling urban roadway system. Earlier ballots resulted in restrictions on e-scooter usage and addressed various related issues.
doubling parking charges for large vehicles
.

Critics denounce vote as a ‘public relations gimmick’

The opposition has denounced Sunday’s referendum, labeling it as a public relations move, and they have also accused the mayor of not addressing the everyday issues encountered by Parisians.

“The residents of Paris were unwilling to participate in a public relations initiative organized by the municipal government,” stated Nelly Garnier from the opposing right-wing faction, highlighting the unusually low participation rate.

Since becoming the head of the French capital in 2014, Hidalgo has tried to tackle traffic jams and enhance air quality.

Lately, she has restricted single-occupancy vehicles to just one lane of Paris’ congested perimeter route during peak times, promoting car-sharing instead. Additionally, she has decreased the maximum allowed speed on the expressway.

Hidalgo intends to resign in the 2026 mayoral election.


Edited by: Wesley Rahn

Author: Alex Berry (with AFP, Reuters contributions)

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