Ensure car-free city center
You tackle the following challenges:
That's how you do it
Car-free centers increase the quality of life in terms of air quality, noise nuisance and road safety. Contrary to the fear that often lives among local businesses, economic viability also benefits.
Making city centers car-free can be achieved in the following ways:
- Imposing access restrictions
- Introduction of a toll charge
Tips
If the step to a completely car-free city center is too big, start on a smaller scale. By entering for example; a residential area, play, bicycle, school street or car-free neighbourhood
It is important to take the right additional measures when introducing low-traffic centers. Such as promoting and facilitating the use of other modes of transport (walking, cycling, public transport), providing free parking options on the outskirts of the city...
Since the introduction of a low-traffic center has a major impact on residents and traders in this area, it is recommended to involve them in this change process from the start and thus to set up a participatory process with them.
More information
- Dossier: Car-free, car-free, car-free (Mobiel 21, Flanders)
