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There are various ways of being carfree - as an individual or as a society; for a day, or most days, or permanently; in a small area of a city, or (as an ultimate goal) across most of a city. | There are various ways of being '''carfree''' - as an [[individual]] or as a [[society]]; for a day, or most days, or permanently; in a small area of a city, or (as an ultimate goal) across most of a city. | ||
Having carfree streets or sections of streets makes beautiful oases of calm in a [[city]], town or [[suburb]]. | |||
Even if we don't own a car, almost all of us will depend on road transport for many of the things we buy - however this too can be reduced both by growing our own food (e.g. through [[urban agriculture]]), and where possible, [[conscious consumption]]. | Even if we don't own a car, almost all of us will depend on road transport for many of the things we buy - however this too can be reduced both by growing our own food (e.g. through [[urban agriculture]]), and where possible, [[conscious consumption]]. | ||
Giving [[cyclists]] safe, dedicated lanes encourages bike usage.{{fact}} This can be done by restricting car usage - a good opportunity for [[traffic calming]]. | |||
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Revision as of 08:50, 30 November 2010
There are various ways of being carfree - as an individual or as a society; for a day, or most days, or permanently; in a small area of a city, or (as an ultimate goal) across most of a city.
Having carfree streets or sections of streets makes beautiful oases of calm in a city, town or suburb.
Even if we don't own a car, almost all of us will depend on road transport for many of the things we buy - however this too can be reduced both by growing our own food (e.g. through urban agriculture), and where possible, conscious consumption.
Giving cyclists safe, dedicated lanes encourages bike usage.[verification needed] This can be done by restricting car usage - a good opportunity for traffic calming.