Pedestrians Versus Motorists In Paris
30 December 2006 - 1:00pm
Plans for making Paris a greener and more pedestrian friendly city are infuriating motorists in the city.
National Public Radio broadcasts a feature on the French capital's new initiative to improve the city's pedestrian environment.
"The mayor of Paris is widening sidewalks and expanding green spaces. Pedestrians may like this new Paris, but it is frustrating to many motorists."
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'Greening' of Paris Rough on Motorists
Source:
NPR, December 23, 2006
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