A Safe And Peaceful Life In A City Without A Motor

Once a cramped place, many traffic accidents, the city of Pontevedra (Spain) has been changed, becoming an ideal place to stay as well as an ideal destination for many tourists.
A safe, peaceful life in a motor-free city in Spain
Pontevedra street was previously a noisy place, cramped by 14,000 cars passing by every day. This number is more than the population density here. That has caused serious environmental pollution, congestion, frequent traffic accidents and a large number of people migrating to other places for fear of this inconvenience. Photo: CuencaHighLife, GCiencia

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In 1999, Mr. Lores, the mayor of the city, said that owning a car does not mean you have the right to occupy public space for many people. Therefore, within a month, 300,000 m2 in the center becomes a pedestrian city and is completely paved with granite
Photo: Jose Maria de Arriba Rico.


A Safe And Peaceful Life In A City Without A Motor


In addition, 1,686 suburban free parking spaces have been built, and vehicles in the vicinity are regulated to keep speeds below 30 km / h. Pluralists expressed support for Mr. Lores because they no longer have to be crowded with traffic and feel more comfortable living in a peaceful city. Photo: Astur Galicia Noticias, Diario de Pontevedra, Park4night, Twitter.
Local architect Rogelio Carballo Soler told The Guardian the city is the perfect size for walking. With its ideal structure, there is no reason to criticize the motor-ban policy because in 25 minutes you can cross this place. Photo: Technicavita

After implementing the policy of banning motor vehicles, on the same road where 30 people used to die in traffic accidents, this number decreased to 3 cases, in 10 years (from 1996-2016).


A Safe And Peaceful Life In A City Without A Motor

Photo: Agustin Pichel.
CO2 emissions are reduced by 70% and Pontevedra has welcomed thousands of new residents. Today, in order to keep the city peaceful, people often talk softly and avoid screaming. There is no sound of motor vehicles here, not even the background music playing on the road. Photo: Dani Oliver, Deskgram, Gciencia, Twitter.
The space of the city is very suitable for those who need a quiet place to relax and read. You will enjoy the voice of birds, the tinkling of teaspoons and the sound of human laughter. Photo: Manuel Quiroga.


A Safe And Peaceful Life In A City Without A Motor


The natural scenery is also very ideal, fresh with many trees, lakes and especially long, beautiful coastline for visitors to freely explore and have fun. The people living here feel the city is a paradise and they have no intention of leaving. Photo: Anxos4820, Gabriel, Manuel Blanco, Diego Portela.
According to Van Anh / Zing news
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