| Topic: | Re: The Benefits of Pedestrianising City Centres - A worldwide study | |
| Posted by: | Richard Cathcart | |
| Date/Time: | 25/11/22 17:56:00 |
| Some interesting info in this 2018 study, including: "Underlying all local transitions to pedestrianisation are shifting perceptions about the benefits and necessity of car use. Most local governments face stiff opposition when first attempting to introduce pedestrianised zones or days, but the successful demonstration of car-free policies appears to support shifts in public opinion that can promote policy expansion. In Oslo, initial plans to pedestrianise the centre of the city overnight were scaled back to allow for a gradual implementation of pedestrianisation policies to ensure the support of local residents. In Bogotá, following the success of the weekly Ciclovía, a referendum was held where Bogota residents were asked to vote on an annual car free weekday which covers the entire expanse of the city’s 28,153 hectares. 63% of Bogotanos voted to make the event a permanent fixture in their calendars". More here: https://www.rapidtransition.org/stories/reclaiming-the-streets-the-increasing-trend-of-pedestrianisation-around-the-world/ |