Paris's famous avenue , the Champs Elysees, is overcrowded with tourists and cars, with about 50,000 vehicles passing daily. This has caused the avenue to lose its charm for Parisians, who now rarely visit. To restore its appeal , plans are in place to transform the area by adding more green spaces and reducing traffic lanes from six to four, making it more pedestrian - friendly . The aim is to encourage more locals to visit by creating a pleasant environment with more walking areas, double the cycle lanes, and significant green spaces. The Champs Elysees, once a fashionable area renovated by Baron Hausmann in the 19th century, attracted many Parisians with its beautiful shop windows and entertainment venues . However, it now primarily draws tourists to its luxury stores. The planned overhaul includes pedestrianizing most of Congard, Paris's largest square, leaving only one lane for traffic. The Paris city council is currently examining these proposals, with the project expected to be completed by 2030. The hope is to make the avenue a desirable destination for Parisians once again.
Vocabulary :
• avenue (noun): a wide street or main thoroughfare.
• pedestrian (noun): a person who walks in a city or town.
• renovate (verb): to make something old look new again by repairing and improving it.
• green space (noun): an area in a city with grass, trees, or other vegetation.
• cycle lane (noun): a part of the road designated for bicycles.
• overhaul (noun): a thorough examination and repair of something.
• proposal (noun): a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration.
• council (noun): a group of people elected to manage the affairs of a city.
• overcrowded (adj): containing too many people or things in one place.