EU fact of the day
A recent study reveals that accessing opportunities in large European cities is generally easier by car than by public transport. The cities of Paris, Zurich, and the innermost areas of Milan and Barcelona are notable exceptions. This finding was highlighted by Giulio Mattioli, referencing research by Bruno Campenelli and colleagues.
- ▪A new study indicates that car access is often easier than public transport in large European cities.
- ▪Exceptions to this trend include Paris, Zurich, and central areas of Milan and Barcelona.
- ▪The study was discussed by Giulio Mattioli, citing research conducted by Bruno Campenelli and others.
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EU fact of the day by Tyler Cowen April 28, 2026 at 2:51 am in Travel You do not hear this point made too often, yet it is true: Very interesting new study finding that *even in large European cities*, in most places it is easier to access opportunities by car than by public transport https://arxiv.org/pdf/2604.01019 The exceptions are Paris, Zurich and the innermost parts of Milan and Barcelona That is from Giulio Mattioli, citing the paper by Bruno Campenelli, et.al. In turn via Joy Buchanan.
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