Results for: Pedestrian zone

Bangkok has successfully launched its car-free street initiative, turning Bantadthong Road into a thriving pedestrian zone over two evenings. This initiative, supported by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Bangkok Urban Cycling Alliance, aims to improve urban living by creating a vibrant space for locals and tourists to walk, eat, and experience the city’s cultural diversity. The event received positive feedback and demonstrated the potential of car-free zones for promoting sustainability and community engagement in Bangkok.

The future of the Banff pedestrian zone, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be determined by a public vote on August 12th. Despite its popularity among visitors, concerns raised by residents about traffic displacement, evacuation route accessibility, and business equity have sparked a petition opposing its permanence. Additionally, Parks Canada has expressed concerns about commercial development on public lands. The pedestrian zone will continue to operate until the Thanksgiving long weekend or shortly after the vote if the majority votes against it.