A German town on the Swiss/French border has taken the decision to give up their cars. The town of Vauban has rule forbidding street parking, driveways and home garages.
Residents buy a large garage on the border of the town, for the sum of £25,000, and this keeps the streets car free. 57% of the Vauban residents sold a car before moving to the town and 70% do not own a car. Which probably means the 30% who do own a car are constantly being badgered for lifts.
I am not sure that I could take the leap of giving up my car, I like the freedom it gives me. I also like being able to park outside my home, so if this was taken away perhaps I would not be as keen to keep hold of my motor.
Also worth noting, Vauban will have no late night petrol stations - which would leave you at a loss as to where to go for a late night bottle of milk, or some dodgy flowers after an argument.
