When is World Car Free Day?

1, September 22nd every year is "World Car Free Day".

2.1On September 22nd, 998, citizens of 35 cities in France voluntarily gave up their private cars, making this day "Car Free Day in the City". On September 22nd, 1999, more than 150 cities in France, Italy, Switzerland and other countries participated in the "Car Free Day" activity. In February 2000, the European Commission and nine EU member states designated September 22nd as "Car Free Day in Europe". In 200 1 year, Chengdu became the first city in China and the second city in Asia to hold a car-free day. In 2002, Taipei also chose September 22nd as Car Free Day. On September 22nd, 20001year, Greece and Portugal, together with most EU member states, held the "Car Free Day" in cities. From September 6 to 22, 2002, the European Union held the European Environmental Protection Week. Environmental protection activities include various environmental protection exhibitions, public transport days, bicycle days and street life days. More than 15 EU member states and 1300 cities from 22 other European countries participated in this activity. By 2006, nearly 65,438+0,500 towns in 37 countries had participated in the project.

The ultimate goal of "World Car Free Day" is to encourage people to travel green and reduce air pollution. As a member of the earth, we should protect the environment and care for our home.