ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1114287/paris-the-new-city-of-bicycles Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0000 Laura Azeredo https://www.archdaily.com/1114287/paris-the-new-city-of-bicycles When one thinks of a “bicycle city,” Paris is certainly not the first to come to mind. Despite ongoing efforts to become more bike-friendly, the French capital is usually remembered for its efficient metro system and walkable streets. Since 2015, however, Paris has been tackling its latest challenge: becoming the “capital of urban cycling” by 2020.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1114392/paris-the-first-global-metropolis-with-free-public-transit Fri, 13 Apr 2018 06:00:00 +0000 Laura Azeredo https://www.archdaily.com/1114392/paris-the-first-global-metropolis-with-free-public-transit Paris is known for its efficient public transit network, which connects different modes—such as trains, subways, buses, and even bike-sharing programs—to facilitate urban mobility. Most of the population relies on public transit as their primary mode of transportation: nearly 60% of all trips in the city are made by train, subway, and bus. Yet, despite this diverse range of transit options, private vehicle use remains a persistent challenge, dominating the streets of the French capital.

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