DEFINITION
This is a typical scene in Europe, especially among the larger city centers likewith Siena, Ghent, Luxembourg and Copenhagen to name just a handful of the many cities and smaller towns that have adopted this culture where cars are simply kept on the perimeter in favor of a more pedestrian-oriented atmosphere within certainthese zones.

Unlike a woonerf where cars shared the street equally with those on foot, pedestrian streets are primarily for pedestrians however often have normal, small roads or space allowed for delivery vehicles, emergency and limited public transport. UsuallySometimes these areas include signs that explain what is allowed and sometimes even pose specific hours for certain modes of transport.

AKA
Auto-free zone, pedestrian zone

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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ILLUSTRATION

Pedestrian street in small city in southern Germany

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