car-free zones
Walking-only urban areas
Car-free zones are areas where motor vehicle traffic is prohibited or heavily restricted, typically in city centers or historic districts.
Pedestrians, cyclists, and sometimes public transit have priority.
Cities create them to reduce pollution, noise, and congestion while encouraging walking and outdoor commerce: The old town has been a car-free zone since the 1990s.
- bicyclingRiding a two-wheeler
- pedestrianizationRemoving vehicles from streets
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
- traffic calmingMeasures slowing vehicle speeds
- walkingLocomotion on foot
e-scooters · sidewalks · superblocks · pedestrian malls · cobblestone streets · community engagement · pedestrian zones · street closures · cargo bikes · congestion pricing · crosswalks · Ghent · outdoor markets · outdoor dining · carbon footprint reduction · placemaking · bike lanes · greenway
- green citiesgreen buildings, green space, bike lanes, solar panels, urban parks
- transport policyhighway funding, congestion pricing, fuel taxes, infrastructure funding, highway tolls
- urban mobilitypublic transit, mass transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, light rail
- urbanismneighborhood, subway, sidewalk, urban planning, traffic
- cyclingbikes, bicycles, cycling, cyclist, cyclists
- townscapebuildings, facades, rooftops, streets, windows
car-free zonesparking lots
Paved areas for vehicles
highways · motorways · freeways · car parks · parking garages