cardoor Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18876880 An idea which is already enforced in Bogota and around a million people walk and cycle round feeling safe and get the essential exercise they need. Certain London boroughs are already looking at imposing a Sunday ban on cars and other cities could follow suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardoor Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 http://globalgreenways.org/2012/05/08/car-free-sunday-every-sunday-in-guadalajara/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve68 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I already walk most places, weather permitting. I'm not certain it would encourage some who's lazy to get off the sofa,it would probably encourage them to spend the day at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think we should enforce Sunday opening hours for all retail stores and enforce free parking in all cities on Sundays. Who wants to walk 12 miles to Sheffield to find all the shops are closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18876880 An idea which is already enforced in Bogota and around a million people walk and cycle round feeling safe and get the essential exercise they need. Certain London boroughs are already looking at imposing a Sunday ban on cars and other cities could follow suite. Simple answer, no they shouldn't. Some people need their cars on a Sunday, and who's to decide what's a valid reason and what isn't. I have a gig this Sunday in town. I don't fancy taking a PA system on the bus. I assume that'd be ok? I'm not disabled, not technically a trader or anything like that - presumably a blanket ban would stop me using my car/van, assuming typical exceptions as aforementioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardoor Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Simple answer, no they shouldn't. Some people need their cars on a Sunday, and who's to decide what's a valid reason and what isn't. I have a gig this Sunday in town. I don't fancy taking a PA system on the bus. I assume that'd be ok? I'm not disabled, not technically a trader or anything like that - presumably a blanket ban would stop me using my car/van, assuming typical exceptions as aforementioned. I understand the logistical issues and obviously emergency service vehicles would have to be exempt. However like in Bologa and other cities where the Sunday car ban is implemented eventually we would all adapt and events of such natures would be planned around the car ban. Imagine no cars this Sunday and therefore you're able to cycle, walk, play or do almost anything you want on any city road in Sheffield! The health, fun, feel good, community and environmental benefits far out weigh any slight inconveniences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, but I like the French system of banning HGV's from the roads on Sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-18876880 An idea which is already enforced in Bogota and around a million people walk and cycle round feeling safe and get the essential exercise they need. Certain London boroughs are already looking at imposing a Sunday ban on cars and other cities could follow suite. You not got a car then. Which planet do you live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardoor Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 You not got a car then. Which planet do you live on. No, I like cars and think the convienience and freedom they give people to travel and explore places is second to none. However this is only 1 day a week and if it can work in cities which are at 4x bigger than Sheffield then it can work here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Imagine no cars this Sunday and therefore you're able to cycle, walk, play or do almost anything you want on any city road in Sheffield! The health, fun, feel good, community and environmental benefits far out weigh any slight inconveniences. But why would you want to do any of those things on a city street when you could easily go and do them out in the countryside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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