What?
Launched in 2008 Sunday Streets is an annual event to ban cars from and use streets as public space in partnership between city hall, community and sustainability activists.
The events aim to use streets as temporary open space and recreational opportunities in neighborhoods most lacking, encourage physical activity, foster community-building, inspire people to think about their streets as public spaces.
In transportation terms, it influenced public opinion as they experienced a future in which streets are car-free which has become a city-wide primary goal for transportation.
Takeaway
Sunday Streets help residents come together and imagine a city without cars, experience the benefits and helped to shape short- and long-term policy in the city.