Studying the Parisian Bike Boom
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A San Francisco researcher tries to understand Paris's awesome bike transformation — and does.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Paris
It’s Time for America to Talk About Bike Parking
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A historic commitment to increase bike parking in Paris has U.S. advocates wondering why cycle storage doesn't get the same level of attention in American cities — and sharing policy strategies that could help.
European Infra. Approach Highlights U.S. Shortcomings
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As the U.S. plods towards an underwhelming federal infrastructure deal that will funnel billions into building new roads for drivers, Europe makes strides towards saving its most vulnerable road users and the climate.
Champs-Élysées Makeover Inspires U.S. Advocates
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As Parisians celebrate a new plan to pedestrianize the Champs-Élysées and cut car traffic in half, Americans street safety advocates demand redesigns for their own cities' dangerous downtown arteries.
The Joy and Freedom of a City Without Car Traffic
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On Sunday, streets all over Paris belonged to people biking, walking, and riding transit.
What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris, Part 2
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In Europe it's common for regional rail systems to get ridership comparable to that of the subway in the central city. But in America, this is unheard of. One reason for the discrepancy is land use: American commuter rail stations are typically surrounded by parking, while in the Paris region you see a different pattern with ample development next to suburban train stations.