More than half of Barcelona's streets are free of cars Bashny.Net

More than half of the streets of Barcelona are going to release from cars - it will be possible after the conclusion of the program for automobile traffic beyond most of the Eixample quarter

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The city authorities were forced to take such measures - the results of research, each year the dirty air causes 3,500 premature deaths. It causes asthma attacks and acute bronchitis. In addition, a large number of machines increased noise. Scientists came to the conclusion that because of these factors, 61% of the population lives in Barcelona hazardous to the health area and with little or no greenery (in the city on one person accounts for only 6, 6 sq. Meters of greenery instead of the recommended WHO 9 sq m). < br>
The program output of motor traffic outside the Eixample quarter is the construction of residential "superblock" dimensions of 400 by 400 meters, combining for nine quarters. In these areas, the streets can only be to go to local residents, special vehicles and trucks that carry food in local shops. And move within superblocks will be possible only with a maximum speed of 10 km / h.

Such restrictions will promote walking and travel by bicycle and public transport. If this program will be able to fully implement, in the city free up to 13, 8 million square meters. meters. About 160 intersections will be hiking in the summer there are music festivals and put the inflatable pools.