Traffic Management and Enforcement on Rue Édouard-Herriot in Lyon

Rue Édouard-Herriot in Lyon, a key road in the Presqu'île district, has seen ongoing issues with traffic control, enforcement actions, and vehicle impoundments. Delivery trucks often park in double file, using designated spaces that are sometimes occupied by private cars, leading to other vehicles bypassing them by entering the bus lane. This lane, meant for public transport, sometimes becomes a mix of bicycles, scooters, motorbikes, cars, taxis, and buses, creating a potentially dangerous situation. The problem has been around for years. In 2019, the city introduced a system of video verbalization in the Presqu'île to remotely penalize violations such as obstructive parking or driving in bus lanes. This approach was later expanded to other parts of the city. Since June 21, 2025, Rue Édouard-Herriot has been part of the low-traffic zone (ZTL) in the Presqu'île, one of five access points near Place Bellecour. To accommodate deliveries, barriers are lowered daily from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing any vehicle to enter the zone. During this time, a justification may be required if a check is conducted. The city is still adjusting the ZTL rules. At the beginning of September, Véronique Sarselli, president of the Lyon Metropolis, announced plans to relax the ZTL. The new rules would allow access from Monday to Thursday between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., and from Friday 3 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. These changes are expected to be implemented in the coming months. The estimated annual savings from these adjustments are between 500,000 and 1 million euros. In the past nine months, two vehicles have been impounded on Rue Édouard-Herriot. The City of Lyon was asked about the measures taken to ensure delivery areas are available and the number of checks, verbalizations, and impoundments. The city responded that from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., parking on the technical strip—designated for logistics—is prohibited. Regular checks are conducted by municipal police and road surveillance agents. Since the start of the year, 273 notices have been issued for parking on delivery spaces, and 279 electronic notices have been sent for obstructive parking. In total, 552 verbalizations have been recorded, averaging about two per day. The city did not mention any other measures to improve delivery conditions on this route.