If an existing city is converted to a carfree city, what will happen to people who live in that city and desire to keep their cars?
The issue of displacement can be avoided by converting a large tract of land (several hundred acres) from a prior non-residential use, such as a military base, industrial area, or undeveloped land. Some cities, such as London, Copenhagen, and Hasselt (Belgium), have successfully transitioned downtown areas toward carfree status by gradually restricting vehicle access, limiting the availability of parking, charging tolls to enter targeted downtown areas AND (this is important) simultaneously improving the availability of public transportation. These transitions have been popular, even among drivers! 4. I want to have friends come visit me in the carfree area. Can they come by car? Sure! They can park in the lot or garage at the edge of the carfree area and walk to your house. Better yet, they can arrive by public transit, because carfree areas are always located along major transit routes connecting it with the adjoining metropolitan area. 5. I don’t like to ride a bicycle or walk. How
