OUTWARD BOUND. PROCEEDINGS OF A CONFERENCE OF CAR FREE CITIES, AMSTERDAM 24-25 MARCH 1994

摘要: This paper discusses the idea of an outward movement traffic restraint, from historic town centres Central Europe to urban peripheries, and then periphery Europe. question raises much broader issues about growth generally, kind cities that we wish live in. A considerable number European responded survey on these issues, sent out as part preparation for Car-Free Cities Conference in Amsterdam March 1994. Examples are given how extend aspects car restraint areas outside central business district. Although details vary different cities, there seems be a definite pattern. is follows: (1) limited pedestrianisation space; (2) interest extending actual area or full pedestrianisation; (3) calming residential suburban areas, more pedestrian zones local shopping centres. The following topics also discussed: effects previous schemes current patterns; fact slower most congested roads; relevant cultural civic factors; (4) reduction. policy debate covers: areas; rural bypasses; interaction between national road networks. was presented at "Car Free Cities" conference, Amsterdam, 24-25