{"id":797,"date":"2025-09-08T10:05:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getme2.co.uk\/herrington-view\/?p=797"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:08:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:08:14","slug":"world-car-free-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getme2.co.uk\/herrington-view\/car-free-day\/world-car-free-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Car Free Day 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s it all about?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On 22 September 2025, cities and communities around the globe will take part in World Car Free Day. It\u2019s a chance to imagine what our streets could look and feel like if we gave more space to people, not traffic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cleaner air: Fewer cars mean lower emissions and healthier air to breathe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safer, calmer streets: Roads without traffic are quieter, safer, and more welcoming for walking, cycling, and play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Healthier communities: Choosing to walk, cycle, or take public transport adds physical activity to daily routines, improving both mental and physical health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Climate action: Transport is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions\u2014going car-free, even for a day, helps show the difference we can make.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s happening in 2025<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Across the UK and worldwide, streets will be closed to traffic and opened up for community events, pop-up parks, cycling rides, and walking festivals. Local councils and organisations are encouraging people to try alternative ways of getting around\u2014whether that\u2019s bus, train, bike, or simply on foot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How you can take part<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the car at home on 22 September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try active travel for your commute or daily errands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join a local Car Free Day event or street closure near you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Share your journey using #WorldCarFreeDay to inspire others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reimagining our streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>World Car Free Day isn\u2019t just about one day without driving\u2014it\u2019s about sparking a conversation on how we design our cities and how we choose to travel. 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