On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone


	On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone

skwirlinator

5-2-2007 1:35 AM

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         designated districts.
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         of John F. Kennedy Drive, the main drag through Golden Gate Park. The usual denizens of the road – autos – will be banned,
         detoured elsewhere.
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