World-famous cities host millions of tourists every year. These cities, where there are history, art and entertainment areas, can be unbearable according to the density of their visitors. But there are places where you have trouble in terms of both people and vehicles, as well as in cities where you can walk or cycle without car traffic. Here are the cities you will enjoy when you travel.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the city in Europe with the smallest number of cars. In the 1960s, the city council began expanding pedestrian areas in the city center and narrowing the driveways. Today, more than 320 kilometers of bicycle paths are currently in Copenhagen, as well as motorways for bicycles to reach the surrounding suburbs. Copenhagen is one of the cities to be visited on foot.
Hamburg, Germany
Although the vehicles in the city center of Hamburg are not strictly forbidden, the administration does everything in its power to allow the public to walk comfortably by bicycle or by public transport. In addition, a project called “green network için was launched to create a network of isolated pedestrian walking and cycling routes isolated from motor vehicles in the city. In the next 20 years, there will be many new parks, cycle paths and sidewalks in Hamburg. This will allow you to explore Hamburg on foot.
Madrid, Spain
Many of the main streets in Madrid city center are closed to traffic and a fine of $ 100 to enter here. The only exception to this rule is those who live there. In addition, the owners of vehicles that cause the most environmental pollution, paying a higher fee for parking. In the next five years, the administration plans to completely de-center the city and redesign the crowded streets into walkways.
Paris, France
Two years ago, when the polluted air level in Paris rose significantly, the municipality decided to drive single and double-plate vehicles on a rotating basis every two days. This worked, air pollution was reduced by 30%. In addition, in 2020, the administration plans to increase the number of cycle paths and allow electric vehicles to enter the city center. Today there are many pedestrian roads in the city center in Paris. In addition, residents of the neighboring neighborhood are not allowed to drive into the city on weekends. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities on foot.
Helsinki, Finland
Finland’s population will grow over the next 10 years. But on the other hand, the number of cars will decrease. According to a recently adopted project, car traffic will only be allowed in the suburbs and there will be only public transport in the city center. In most mobile applications, it has developed applications for locals to find the nearest bike rental point or tram stop. That’s why there is less and less need for cars in Helsinki. This increases the walking areas.
Chengdu, China
The streets of this Chinese suburb were originally designed to be a 15-minute walk to everywhere. Only half of the road is allowed for car traffic, the other half is reserved for bicycles and pedestrians.
Bogota, Colombia
In Bogota, cycling and walking paths were created in the 1950s. Today, there are 300 km long bicycle paths. Most of the streets in the city center are closed to car traffic and only public transport is allowed.
Milan, Italy
The Milan administration offers free transport to its passengers who do not use their cars and who use public transport. All cars are registered in a special system. When a car is parked, the owner can get a free bus or train ticket with his car card.
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