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For decades, politicians and planners have promised that congestion charges, low-emission zones, and curbside bans would deliver cleaner, healthier cities. The rhetoric is compelling: slash traffic, cut pollution, save the planet. But what if the reality is more complicated-and far less fair? Gridlock Greenwash uncovers the unintended consequences of anti-car policies, from displaced traffic choking suburban streets to small businesses struggling under delivery restrictions. Drawing on global case studies from London to Milan, Stockholm to San Francisco, this book examines whether the promised air-quality gains are genuine or statistical illusions. It scrutinises the politics, the technology, and the social divides behind urban restrictions, revealing who really pays the price. Rather than arguing for more traffic, this investigation proposes a smarter path forward-designs and policies that genuinely cut emissions without sacrificing mobility equity. With clear analysis and verifiable data, it challenges symbolic environmentalism and lays out a blueprint for truly clean, accessible cities.

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