Participating towns and cities

FinlandHelsinki, Finland

Population:
650.000 inhabitants
Department:
Kaupunkiympäristön toimiala/Palvelut ja luvat/Ympäristöpalvelut
Contact:
Isoaho Karoliina
Työpajankatu 8, 00580 Helsinki
+358931031516

Participation 2010

Car-free day Car-free day

Helsinki carries out a Car-Free Day 2010 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
Another event organised by Helsinki University Student Union is held near central campus area in Helsinki. The event goes by the name "Walking Campus" and the street Fabianinkatu nearby campus is the zone restricted to private cars from 12am to 4pm.