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No car days work in some countries.

China is holding a No Car Day in more than 100 cities as it tries to reduce smog ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Beijing onthe other hand was very unsuccessful

But correspondents say that in the capital National No Car Day appears to be making little impact, with high levels of traffic and most streets open as normal.

Environmental campaigners say China must overhaul its transport system to tackle pollution.

Is a No Car Day the way to combat pollution? Or does it just hit personal freedom?


How else can we address the problem?

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Thanks Muffler from boards.ie

I think its great. I use the car parks in Ballybofey several times a week and depending which one Im using its either 30 or 40 cents per hour. On street parking is 50 cents.

You know one cigarette at the moment costs about 37 cents - make the comparisons.

Thanks smashy boards.ie

In my opinion, it was the best thing to happen in Ballybofey. Before charges, there were never any spaces, especially at the HSE car park. Now, it generally isn't a problem and I don't mind spending a few cents for it.

It's a heated debate on Boards.ie!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthre ... st54792677