World Carfree Day 2008
 
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.
Let World Carfree Day be a showcase for just how our cities might look like, feel like, and sound like without cars…365 days a year.
As the climate heats up, World Carfree Day is the perfect time to take the heat off the planet, and put it on city planners and politicians to give priority to cycling, walking and public transport, instead of to the automobile.
So take the time, browse the links and resources provided, and join in on the celebrations!
World Carfree Day Has Gone Wiki!
Our promotion of World Carfree Day events on September 22 online has taken a natural step in evolution: wiki. The WCN staff in Prague cannot possibly update online all the countless festivities taking place from Colombia to China, so don't hesitate to help us make this a comprehensive site! It's really simple to input events.
Take me there > http://editthis.info/wcd.
The idea behind the wiki page: to provide a list of activities surrounding World Carfree Day, listed in a geographic order. This simple, yet useful wiki page is to be seen as an addition to what we have on offer on this page - action ideas, media advice and more.
In case you are not that familiar with wikis: they are incredibly simple - you will only need 5 or 10 minutes to register your event, and then the whole world can know! We have created a simple formula you can use, and you only need to put the most essential details, any links to further information or contacting methods, and presto!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let us know. Drop an email to:
We hope to see you on the streets!
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