Paris introduces once a month ban on cars in bid to tackle air pollution -
Paris is banning cars in parts of the city once a month
The Champs-Elysees – often described as ‘world’s most beautiful avenue’ – will soon be closed to traffic once a month as the city tackles its air pollution problem.
The famous boulevard, along with four other areas, is one of nine new routes which will be car-free on the first Sunday of every month, joining 13 others already announced as part of the cities Paris Breathes campaign.
Another four zones will also be pedestrian-only on Sundays, but just during summer months.
Paris is banning cars in parts of the city once a month
The Champs-Elysees – often described as ‘world’s most beautiful avenue’ – will soon be closed to traffic once a month as the city tackles its air pollution problem.
The famous boulevard, along with four other areas, is one of nine new routes which will be car-free on the first Sunday of every month, joining 13 others already announced as part of the cities Paris Breathes campaign.
Another four zones will also be pedestrian-only on Sundays, but just during summer months.
