World Carfree Network

Welcome to the online headquarters of the World Carfree Network, the hub of the global carfree movement. Worldcarfree.net is a clearinghouse of information from around the world on how to revitalise our towns and cities and create a sustainable future. In addition to serving the carfree movement, Worldcarfree.net offers resources for architects, planners, teachers/professors, students, decision-makers and engaged citizens.

Mobility Justice Campaign - Petition the European Parliament!

Clean Air Action Group, in Budapest, seeks international support to petition the European parliament to stop funding unsustainable transport projects in Hungary and Europe.
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Towards Carfree Cities VIII - Portland, Oregon, USA

To be held this coming June 16-20, with the theme "Rethinking Mobility, Rediscovering Proximity." Registration is open. See the conference webpage at Carfreeportland.org>> Webcam>>

Carbusters #33 Released

With the theme of Street Conversion and Design this issue features the results of the 2nd Annual Street Conversion Design Contest alongside articles from NYCStreets Renaissance, The San Jose/Guerrero Coalition, Michael E.Arth and much more. IMPORTANT: from 2008 the magazine and resource centre prices will be updated, according to the changing currency rates. More info and new magazine prices on Carbusters.org>>

Carfree Area Pilot Project (CAPP)

Municipalities from all over Europe are invited to express interest in co-operating to realise carfree model settlements in their area, demonstrating sustainable and liveable urban environments. Three of the responding municipalities will be selected by a jury of international experts to participate in this project.
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Autoholics Anonymous

Now there is help for your car-addicted friends in the U.K. Membership is only £9.95 per year; gift memberships available. The 12-month, 12-step programme is easy to follow, with weekly activities and monthly milestones. Includes the book 'Cutting Your Car Use', a 'Recovering Car Addict' bike sticker, and more.
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Carfree USA Blog

This blog promotes all the joys of carfree life in the USA and has a good set of links to sympathetic organisations and websites world wide. Bikehugging, a carfree national park, the end of the oil age, and tools for living a carfree life. It's all there waiting for you. check it out >>

Ten Ways to Fight Car Dependence

Reminders of just how car-centric the world is today are everywhere, including two-year Johann's preschool classroom. The youngsters jangle toy car keys while singing about trouble starting the ignition. But Johann's family lives carfree. While the rest of the children recognise...
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Ongoing: EVS Internship Available

We're looking for young volunteers aged 18-30 to work in the network’s Prague office for a 12-month period through the European Voluntary Service (EVS) programme. The intern would have some flexibility on which projects to would work on, based on his/her skills,

interest and experience. Applicants must have or find an officially approved EVS sending organisation. This is an ongoing opportunity.
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Eco-Tourism in Poland

Get away from cars with World Carfree Network member Civil Affairs Institute.

Free Films Online

Links to these can be found among our selection of Freesources - along with various articles, studies, statistics, thought pieces and other useful info.