Dundas to be closed: VanSittart to Wellington
The car has become a symbol of progress, and therefore smog for congestion, plus traffic congestion.
Car Free Sunday is June 10 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) on Dundas Street in Downtown Woodstock (VanSittart to Wellington), which is an event that represents a good idea – more walking and fresh air, and less honking and emissions.
“I am encouraging you to leave your cars at home and to bike, walk or run Downtown and enjoy the many free family fun activities,” said Woodstock city council member Jim Northcott in the June edition of What’s On Woodstock (WOW) magazine.
“The mission of Woodstock’s Car Free Sunday is to encourage people to adopt a more active and environmentally responsible lifestyle and to choose an active means of transportation for short distances,” Northcott added, who on council also sits on the Woodstock environment advisory committee (WEAC).
With Dundas Street closed, activities will include a five km fun run, many children’s activities, a historic walking tour, and fitness demonstrations by groups such as yoga, tai chi and dancing.
In WOW, Northcott describes this event as creating: “an urban playgrounds celebrating public spaces, active living, alternative modes of transportation and the natural environment.”
Dundas will be closed again later in the summer: Summer Streetfest or the annual BIA Sidewalk Days are Aug. 9-12.
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