In October we held a car-free day in the street. The turnout was impressive: people brought tables into the street, offered food and ran workshops
Serpentina was born in Porto to reclaim something that seems simple but has become rare: children playing in the street. The movement, created by Maria João Macedo and Patrícia Costa, has been transforming small urban spaces into new ways of socialising in a city dominated by cars. Listen to Mobi Boom here.
Lisbon: Chiado car-free at weekends during the festive season
To “increase pedestrian safety and allow their free movement” among the Christmas lights, the City Council will restrict traffic on several streets from 10:00 on Saturday until 23:59 on Sunday.
Free parking and a car-free Chiado at weekends during the festive season
Free parking will be available and the Chiado district will be closed to motor traffic on weekends throughout the festive period.
