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Barcelona's bold new plan to get cars off the road

An aerial view of the Barcelona neighborhood of Eixample reveals its gridded plan. Image via wikimedia. The black lines currently allow cars and transport at speeds up to 50 km/hr. The proposed green routes would be for pedestrians, cycling, and private vehicles going a maximum of 10 km/hr. Illustration credit: BCNecologia, via the Guardian The 'Pla Cerda' from 1859. Image via wikimedia.org

The 'Pla Cerda' from 1859. Image via wikimedia.org

The "Pla Cerda" from 1859. Image via wikimedia.org