World Carfree Network Year in Review

THE YEAR IN REVIEW >>
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April:
Paris, France, unveiled a plan for banning cars from its centre. By
2012, only residents would be allowed to drive into the city's
central four arrondissements. Essential journeys such as hospital
visits would be exempt, as would commercial and public service
vehicles like taxis, delivery vans and ambulances.

May:
Organic, carfree weddings are on the rise in North America, reports
The Telegraph, a New Hampshire newspaper.

August:
The City of London gave children aged under 16 free travel on
London's buses. The scheme will be extended next year to include
anyone under 18 who is a full-time student.

September:
Millions of people worldwide celebrated World Carfree Day by walking,
cycling, or taking public transport, and by organising public events
in support of carfree cities.

October:
For the first time in more than 20 years, more bicycles than cars
were sold in the United States over a 12-month period.

November:
Dhaka, Bangladesh backed off from its longstanding plan to ban
rickshaws and other non-motorised vehicles on eight important roads
in the capital city. Instead, the city will look at properly
licensing and regulating rickshaw traffic.

December:
In a survey conducted by the Munich Public Transport Authority, more
than 10% of respondents said that, during the last year, they sold
their car, or at their second vehicle if they owned more than one.
Some 60% of respondents said that they now ride public transport more
often. The reason: rising fuel prices and more frequent train
service.