Just two days after Anne Hidalgo announced her official non-participation in the 2026 elections, it seems the race for succession has already kicked off. Among the candidates is Rémi Féraud, the former socialist mayor of the 10th arrondissement, who is passionately promoting a project that could definitely stir up some debate: the establishment of a low-traffic zone throughout the entire capital.
Down with cars
In her 10 years in office, Anne Hidalgo has waged a relentless battle against motor vehicles on the streets of Paris. There has been a massive pedestrianization, sweeping driving bans, and the construction of kilometers and kilometers of bike lanes. So it’s no surprise that Rémi Féraud, a potential successor backed by the mayor, is diving into the fray.the same political line.
Je suis candidat pour que la gauche gagne et que Paris ne revienne pas en arrière. https://t.co/W4hxSX9OVB
— Rémi Féraud (@RemiFeraud) November 27, 2024
It seems that the current president of the left-wing majority in the Paris Council is indeed ready to go the extra mile, making the lives of motorists in the capital a real nightmare. Specifically, the mayoral candidate plans to completely eliminate all so-called transit traffic to ensure that only vehicles that truly need to be there remain on the streets of the City of Light.
An election line that doesn’t budge an inch
In an interview with the newspaper Le Parisien, the (possibly) future mayor of the city elaborated on the rest of his program, which will allow him initially to secure his party's nomination. And while the importance of cars plays a major role, for instance, with the issue of the speed limit on the périphérique,...
peripheral transformed into a true urban boulevard, the candidate mainly hinted at wanting to continue in the same direction as their predecessor.En tant qu'ancien habitant du 10ème, je tiens à exprimer mon soutien à @RemiFeraud pour la mairie de Paris. Gérer un arrondissement aussi dynamique et complexe, avec deux des gares les plus fréquentées d'Europe et des infrastructures vitales, témoigne de son expérience. pic.twitter.com/jmfqhjO95y
— Ridvan BEAU (@ridvanbeau) November 26, 2024
Indeed, just like Anne Hidalgo, he has highlighted a strong desire to continue the development of green spaces in the capital. The issue of vacant housing, which is far too abundant, also seems to be at the heart of his project, just like the challenges of cleanliness and safety. In short, we will have to wait over a year before knowing who will take the reins of Paris, but the outgoing mayor has clearly made her choice, and the transition is starting gently.
