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In Town Without My Car
In Town, Without My Car! is an established event whereby on the 22nd of September each year, town centre streets across Europe close to traffic, and open up solely for people to enjoy walking, cycling, street theatre, live music, dancing, public art and children's play areas.
UK Co-ordinator
If you cannot find what you are looking for on this website or at http://www.mobilityweek.eu/ you are welcome to contact the UK Co-ordinator: rory@acttravelwise.org.
2009 campaign information
European Mobility Week 2009 will be 16-22 September. EMW now incorporates In Town Without My Car! (Car Free Day), therefore ITWMC may be held on any day of the week, though 22nd September is the preferred and established date, which in 2009 falls on a Tuesday.
- Published:
- 13 November 2008
- Last update:
- 30 June 2009
What is In Town, Without My Car?
An introduction to In Town Without My Car.
- Published:
- 06 March 2002
- Last update:
- 05 December 2006
What is European Mobility Week?
An introduction to European Mobility Week.
- Published:
- 20 May 2005
- Last update:
- 05 December 2006
In Town Without my Car! good practice guide
A handbook for UK local authorities and non-governmental organisations.
- Published:
- 29 December 2005
The Residents' Car Free Day
Some ideas for local authorities and residents to facilitate participation.
- Published:
- 26 November 2007
In Town, Without My Car! - checklist
Some ideas about how to get the most out of In Town Without My Car!
- Published:
- 27 June 2005
Notes for briefing stewards
Helpful guidelines for In Town Without My Car briefing stewards.
- Published:
- 27 June 2005
How to organise an opinion poll
Useful information on how to measure public reaction to the car free zone.
- Published:
- 15 July 2005
Archived content
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