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Vehicles Protest Against Pedestrians

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: Shin-pei Tsay
1 April 2005 - 1:00pm

Vehicles stage massive park-ins and protests across the nation against aggressive pedestrians.

Fearful of losing their long dominance of the streets, millions of autos stage massive park-ins in public spaces around the nation to protest pedestrians and alternative modes of transportation. Is this what could happen if we don't balance our streets? Happy April Fools.

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    • Full Story: Cars, Trucks Stage Huge Protest Against Pedestrians
    Source: Project For Public Spaces, April 1, 2005
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