gagquin Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 International Day of "In town, without my car" Today, Wednesday September 22nd, 56 French cities are participating in the global movement of the International day without cars, “In town, without my car.” In France, this day will enclose the week of Public transport, which last from September 16th to the 22nd, whose goal is to modify behaviours in favour of joint transport.Since 1998, many French towns organise this day in September to heighten the public’s awareness to the quality of the environment. This year, it is also suggesting that the population sign up their city as a participant. The actions taken on the occasion of this operation join in on real politics of urban ecology and lasting development.In Europe, also, the day of September 22nd is always a success because nearly 800 cities participate in the operation.1536 cities from 40 countries are involved so far in 2004, Canada being one of them.source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Um... that article is from 2004, hence the "Today, Wednesday September 22nd" part. In any case, it's finished (near enough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagquin Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Beijing drivers ignore No Car Day China is holding a No Car Day in more than 100 cities as it tries to reduce smog ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Cars have been banned on some central streets in Beijing and all drivers are being encouraged to leave their cars at home voluntarily. But correspondents say that in the capital National No Car Day appears to be making little impact. Millions of vehicles are on the roads every day in Beijing, causing massive air pollution. The BBC's James Reynolds in Beijing says that cars are coming and going as normal, and most streets in Beijing are not adhering to No Car Day. Environmental campaigners say China must overhaul its transport system, not just with a few ad hoc No Car Days but by putting in cycle lanes, reducing the price of public transport and making it much more difficult for people to buy private cars. But China has a huge incentive - not just the health of its citizens, but the success of the Olympic Games in August next year. The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already warned that if the pollution is bad next summer, some endurance events - such as cycling or the marathon - may have to be postponed. “Cars would be better dealt with by making them work better, not with no car days Peter Filicietti, Bangkok, Thailand font Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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