Car-free days to stop traffic build-ups like this are a great idea for York, says John Taylor - but they'd have to be compulsory (Image: Newsquest)
I see that York Civic Trust, in its transport strategy, is suggesting car-free days in York ('Bold transport plan includes car-free days', February 18).
As a cyclist, I would really welcome this innovation - although obviously this would have to be compulsory rather than just advisory.
Otherwise, what’s to stop car drivers then thinking, “‘Oh good! It’s a car-free day today, so it will make finding a parking space much easier, so I’ll just jump in my vehicle and off I go!’ - resulting in even more jams and pollution than normal!
John Taylor, Lycett Road, York
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