Walking into the future: Melbourne backs plan to curb cars in the CBD

A proposal to close off two blocks has been criticised as ‘piecemeal’ and ignited a debate about the direction of Australia’s most liveable city

A proposal to close sections of one of Melbourne’s main streets to cars has reignited debate about the future of Australia’s most liveable city as a car-free zone.

Melbourne City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night in favour of adopting a plan to close off two blocks of Elizabeth Street to all traffic apart from trams, bikes and pedestrians, and converting two more blocks into single-lane one-way streets.

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