Examples of Ile-de-France residents’ journeys

Ismaël: impacts of perimeters on stations, why not walk? 

Ismaël, 34 years old, has lived in Plaisance for 2 years. He has recently worked in a Greek specialty restaurant in Porte de Versailles. Every morning, he takes the T3a tram to the Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions stop.

Usually it takes him about 17 minutes, but during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, he knows this stop will be closed because it is within the security perimeter of the Arena Paris Sud competition venue. He saw this by consulting the interactive map which allows you to visualize the security perimeters of the Games and the closed transport stations. This card also tells him that his line will be very busy throughout the period. Comparing with other alternative routes, he decided: he will walk the whole way, which will take him 28 minutes. He will save time making the journey on foot and will be able to enjoy the outdoors every morning!

Like Ishmael, consult the interactive public transport map with stations closed during the Games to anticipate your daily journeys and discover alternative mobility in Île-de-France.

Séverine: walking the last few kilometers is sometimes preferable

Séverine, 54, lives next to the Halles de Châtelet and works in Saint-Denis, not far from the Stade de France. She is a dynamic, enthusiastic and far-sighted woman. To get to work, she takes the RER B every day, which takes her to La Plaine – Stade de France in almost 10 minutes.

During the 2024 Olympic Games, Séverine understood that her daily journeys risked being seriously disrupted. She saw on the interactive map which the RER B will be very busy at Châtelet-les-Halles and at the Gare du Nord, two popular stations for reaching the Stade de France and the events of the Olympic Games (from July 26 to August 11, 2024) and the Paralympic Games (from August 28 to September 8, 2024).

In these conditions, she has agreed with her employer to shift her hours and sometimes stay teleworking, but when necessary, she will choose another route. She will therefore take the RER D to Stade de France – Saint-Denis, then walk 13 minutes. A journey, in total, which will take him 20 minutes and will avoid disruptions during his journey and upon arrival.

She swapped her handbag for a compact backpack and packed sunscreen for those sunny days. She will be at the office on time every day, games or not.

Like Séverine, discover the host city pages in Île-de-France et outside the region to identify, by city, the dates and times to be vigilant when traveling during the Games.

Why choose walking during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games? 

In light of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Île-de-France will welcome, on this occasion, more than 10 million visitors, between July and September 2024. In order to get around as best as possible during the Games, several options are available to you. Among these, walking stands out as the most accessible and reliable.

Good reasons to start walking 

Obviously, if you live near your workplace, you have certainly already considered walking. Almost half of trips in Paris and the inner suburbs are done on foot. But even if you live far from your workplace, here are some good reasons to get started: 

• All traffic areas around the Games competition sites are accessible on foot and without proof.
• Walking will allow you to avoid possible transport disruptions during the Games, even if it is only part of the journey. Thanks to the interactive map, you will be able to identify the affected areas, and opt for walking on the sections concerned. 
• Through initiatives such as the Paris Pedestrian plan of the City of Paris, walking becomes safer, more pleasant and more accessible (pedestrian zones, traffic speeds limited to 30 km/h, etc.)
• Walking is your ally against physical inactivity. It is recommended move at least 30 minutes a day. Reduction of stress, improvement of mental well-being, stimulation of brain activity and increased performance at work, etc.). Discover the benefits of walking on this infographic from ADEME (Environment and Energy Management Agency).
• The march remains the the most eco-responsible means of travel.

So, you too, do like nearly 10% of Ile-de-France residents and, during the Games, opt for so-called “active” mobility!

Integrate walking into your daily journeys: practical advice

Finally, here are some practical tips for integrating walking into your daily life: 

• Get off a few stops early, to do the rest of your journey on foot;
• Swap your bag or handbag for a backpack, and make sure its weight is evenly distributed across your back;
• Locate the pedestrian zones on your route, thanks to the Paris Pedestrian map of the City of Paris ;
• Check the weather before leaving the house and dress accordingly;
• Feel free to combine cycling and walking, to optimize your travel;
• For bypass areas in which security perimeters will be in place, identify them in advance on the interactive map.

During the Games, start your days off right !