Why more cities should close their streets to cars
- Every summer, cities around the world host car-free days and temporarily pedestrianize streets.
- Following their success elsewhere in the world, temporary pedestrianized streets are becoming more common in North America, such as for large sporting events, cultural festivals and farmers’ markets.
- This year, as part of the FIFA World Cup, some cities in North America created pedestrianized fan zones for spectators and visitors.
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- Every summer, cities around the world host car-free days and temporarily pedestrianize streets.
- Following their success elsewhere in the world, temporary pedestrianized streets are becoming more common in North America, such as for large sporting events, cultural festivals and farmers’ markets.
- This year, as part of the FIFA World Cup, some cities in North America created pedestrianized fan zones for spectators and visitors.
Sources: The Independent