PARK? HOW ABOUT THE WHOLE CITY:

On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone: Pedestrians, bicyclists, and joggers are king of the road – at least sometimes – as more US cities ban autos from parks or designated districts. (Daniel B. Wood, 5/02/07, The Christian Science Monitor)

Vehicles are already prohibited in parts of the park on Sundays, and the decision to "go carless" on Saturdays as well concludes a heated seven-year debate. In the end, arguments that such road closures promote family activities, more active lifestyles, and tighter-knit communities carried the day.

The auto's demotion at Golden Gate Park follows dozens of similar moves in at least 20 American cities in the past three years. It's a trend that is gaining ground rapidly in the US, say urban planners.

The car can be the only tool of Satan that's banned in SF.

Posted by Orrin Judd at May 1, 2007 6:07 PM