VOICED : Paris ringroad Le Periph is 40

The video discusses the Peripherique, Europe's busiest motorway, which spans 35 kilometers and carries 1.2 million cars daily. While it has eased central Paris traffic, it poses challenges such as noise, pollution, and acting as a barrier between Paris and its suburbs. Efforts to mitigate these issues include covering parts of the motorway with greenery and building footbridges. Future plans involve reducing speed limits to cut pollution, though this may face resistance from drivers prioritizing speed over air quality.

What is the primary function of the Peripherique in Paris?

• To serve as a scenic route for tourists

• To provide a space for public events

• To facilitate the movement of goods

• To act as a barrier between Paris and its suburbs

What is the length of the Peripherique?

• 50 kilometers

• 25 kilometers

• 40 kilometers

• 35 kilometers

What is one of the proposed solutions to integrate the suburbs with central Paris?

• Constructing apartment blocks and footbridges

• Creating more parking spaces

• Building a new highway

• Expanding the metro system

What is a potential measure to reduce pollution on the Peripherique?

• Cutting the speed limit to 50 km/h

• Introducing electric buses

• Increasing the number of lanes

• Banning all vehicles

Why might reducing the speed limit on the Peripherique be challenging?

• The road is too narrow for slower speeds

• Drivers prioritize quick commutes over clean air

• It would increase traffic congestion

• There are no alternative routes