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Why reduce the speed limit on the périphérique parisien? A Public Health and Environmental Necessity to protect children
The future of the Paris Ring Road, often referred to simply as the ‘Périphérique Parisien’, whose speed has been reduced from 70 to 50 km/h – effective since 1 October 2024 – by decision of the Paris City Council, deserves an in-depth discussion that goes beyond the controversy limited to the speed limit. Given the imperative need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt urban spaces to cope with climate change, the project is intended to respect the universal commitment to tackling ecological responsibility and promoting sustainable urban development.
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Received: Feb 27, 2025
Accepted: Mar 24, 2025