World Carfree Day 2008

Did you leave the car at home yesterday?
I did, but I left my car at home the last couple of years and take the train or bicycle to work since. It saves a lot! Not only carbon emissions but also calories and money ;-)
Every September 22, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don't have to accept our car-dominated society.

But we do not want just one day of celebration and then a return to "normal" life. When people get out of their cars, they should stay out of their cars. It is up to us, it is up to our cities, and our governments to help create permanent change to benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and other people who do not drive cars.

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