Paris smog is caused by cars not cycles

In April 2014 I blogged about Paris smog; it's back!  Wikipedia has a good piece on the Eiffel Tower which virtually disappeared in last week's smog.

Free public transport, a 20kph speed limit, and banning cars with registration plates ending in an even number [very French that] were used to cut down on pollution.  Converting roads to cycleways would have been even better.  Various lanes would allow for a variety of speeds.

Imagine making that a permanent solution in Paris, or London, or Beijing, or anywhere.  We would be fitter, happier [conversations are possible between cyclists], and have cleaner lungs.

Here's to good design for cyclists,
Elder Adok