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Barcelona's pedestrian islands create peace for some, frustration for others

Barcelona's pedestrian islands create peace for some, frustration for others

Update: 2025-11-27
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The so-called "super islands," clusters of streets and intersections converted into mostly pedestrian zones, have been around for a few years now in Barcelona. And most people love the sense of calm and community they create. But they complicate traffic for vehicles, and some groups are challenging them in court. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.

This story originally aired on May 12, 2025.

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Barcelona's pedestrian islands create peace for some, frustration for others

Barcelona's pedestrian islands create peace for some, frustration for others

Gerry Hadden