A historic section of streets and piazzas in Rome is being "pedestrianized", or altered so that it will be an area where the primary mode of transportation will be walking and private cars will not be allowed.
"Mayor Walter Veltroni outlined the 'restyling' plan at a press event earlier this year. Areas throughout the city center-most notably the roughly 1/4-square-mile triangle-shaped area bounded by Via di Ripetta, Via del Babuino, and Via dei Condotti-are slated to go pedestrian-only. Once all the new pieces are in place, visitors will be able to access the cobblestone streets by foot, bicycle, bus, or taxi. Those who choose to drive will be required to leave their vehicles in a newly created 700-spot parking lot by the Pincio Hill, which began construction in June."
"To support this massive pedonalizzazione, or pedestrianization, some streets will be designated for various forms of public transportation."
The project is expected to be complete by 2009.
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