@BrentToderian those who oppose this sort of thing know it better than most. That's why trials have to be opposed before the get started!

@BrentToderian we have quite a few examples in middle-sized cities in France, such as Béthune, Bergerac or Pau. But in the long run it is more about mitigating effects of car-removing policies, because pedestrianisation etc. continues in other ways.

@BrentToderian sadly the political change in London borough of Hackney saw school streets ripped apart and cars allowed back. Against the will of the immediate locals

@BrentToderian Good article, hits many key issues. It takes political courage to implement changes like this.

@BrentToderian Boulder, CO of all places reversed a pedestrianized street last year. The city council basically only listed to few businesses on the street and ignored everyone else that wanted to keep it pedestrianized.

@BrentToderian I want to see all cities car free. Our walking group were in Vienna’s Prater Park and were shouted at by two men sitting alone in their huge metal boxes, telling us we should be pushed in single file on a narrow path because he wants the road to himself.

@BrentToderian For those who want to spend more time on their bikes and increasing their daily steps, they want to feel safe doing so. As soon as bike riders and pedestrians mix with moving vehicles the risk of injury goes up. In my community it is difficult to walk and cycle distant from vehicles because this place was designed for cars. Cyclists and pedestrians are mostly an after-thought. Creating bike lanes and safer pedestrian lanes is expensive & difficult in this setting. Love your work!