*[Enwl-eng] European cities are reducing car usage. U.S. cities must, too.

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                        To fight climate change, we must reduce car dependency and invest in better public transit.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Urge U.S. Cities to Follow Europe's Lead and Reduce Car Dependence. This Is How We Fight Climate Change!
                       
                 
           
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                        Across Europe, cities are leading the way toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future. One of the major ways they're doing that is by reducing car dependency. From Paris to Oslo, from Milan to London, more than 340 cities and towns have enacted restrictions on personal car use, creating more space for pedestrians, cyclists, and efficient public transit systems. These policies are improving air quality, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and making urban spaces safer and more livable.

                        Yet in the United States, most cities remain car-dominated, prioritizing roadways and parking over people's well-being. When New York City attempted to introduce a congestion pricing plan to reduce traffic and fund public transit, Republicans were outraged and intervened.

                        The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to climate change, with cars and trucks emitting vast amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. At a time when climate change continues to soar rapidly out of control, reducing car dependency is one of the most effective ways cities can cut emissions and slow global warming.

                        Vehicle emissions are also a major source of air pollution, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides, which are linked to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and premature deaths. Cities that have implemented car restrictions have seen huge improvements in air quality, directly benefiting public health and saving lives.



                        Reducing car dependency is not about taking away mobility — it's about creating better alternatives. As one Parisian urban planning specialist, professor Carlos Moreno, has explained: the goal is to make sustainable living so convenient, cars only become necessary as a last resort.



                        Major U.S. cities must build up options around to make pedestrian paths, biking areas, and public transit more accessible. The U.S. should also invest in major infrastructure projects to build out and improve public transportation options, so that residents can have easy alternatives to cars.

                        If we are serious about tackling climate change, improving air quality, and protecting public health, then the U.S. — one of the world's largest carbon polluters — must follow Europe's lead. Sign the petition!


                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. A well-designed, people-centered city prioritizes clean air, safety, and efficient transportation for everyone. European cities have shown that it is possible. The U.S. can do it, too. Sign the petition.
                       
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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts 
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2025 11:16 AM
Subject: European cities are reducing car usage. U.S. cities must, too.

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