Urban Planning
Designed Around
Public Transport
In Lyon, urban planning is designed around
public transport, leading to
lower trafc and less pollution.
By Leah Harnack
T THE FOOT OF TWO HILL S AND
crossed by two rivers, the Saône and the
Rhône, Lyon is the capital of the Rhône-
Alpes region in east-central France. It
is about 292 miles from Paris and 199
miles from Marseille. Te city is divid-
ed into 9 municipal arrondissements,
each with its own council.
Te city is known for historical
and architectural landmarks and has 1,235
acres listed on the UNESCO's World Heri-
tage list since 1998.
Tere is an international airport to
the east of Lyon, with connections to
the TGV network and the Rhônexpress
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