Over the past two decades, Paris has undergone a comprehensive structural transformation of its urban transportation ecosystem. Driven by aggressive municipal policies aimed at reducing automobile dominance, improving public health, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions, the city transitioned from traditional road management to active "quantity regulation." This policy shift reduced physical car infrastructure—eliminating 60,000 surface parking spaces and narrowing car travel lanes by roughly one-third between 2001 and 2012—while reallocating public space toward protected bike networks, pedestrian corridors, and public transit.

Promoting active mobility—specifically walking and cycling—is a transformative strategy for public health, urban planning, environmental sustainability, and economic growth across the WHO European Region. Developed by the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (WHO ECEH) in collaboration with the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme (THE PEP) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) , the "Let’s Get Moving! 100 reasons to cycle and walk more" initiative synthesizes rigorous scientific evidence and qualitative experience to highlight why active transport must be prioritized by policy-makers.

The Vision Zero Action Plan 2 outlines London's renewed commitment and strategic framework for eliminating all deaths and serious injuries from its transport network by 2041. Building on the progress made since the initial 2018 plan, this document prioritizes evidence-based interventions to protect vulnerable road users and adapt to a changing urban landscape.