ZHUO Jian, MAO Yanyun, Jean-Marc OFFNER, Carole POURCHEZ, Cristiana MAZZONI

Keywords： urban mobility; climate change; decarbonization; planning governance; France

Abstract：

The planning and governance of urban mobility play a crucial role in tackling climate change. France, as a pioneer in climate action, has accumulated rich practical experience in urban mobility governance in response to climate change. This paper first outlines the core concepts, logical evolution, and overall framework of mobility governance for decarbonization in France. It then undertakes a cross-observation of the planning practices in two representative metropolitan areas, Grand Paris and Bordeaux, from aspects such as policy goals, governance logic, and implementation models. Based on this analysis, the paper distills several lessons that may inform urban mobility planning for Chinese cities. First, planning strategies and measures should be clearly organized and focused on the central objective, such as the decarbonization. Second, governance thinking needs to shift from passive resistance toward proactive adaptation. Third, effective planning implementation relies on the integration of national strategic guidance with local initiative, including encouraging local innovation and adopting differentiated approaches to enhance governance outcomes.

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