This annual global event, organised by the World Car-free Network, encourages people in more than 1,5000 cities to change to socially and environmentally sustainable methods of transport.
Persuasive evidence about the storm and drought impacts of Climate Change, caused partly by rising greenhouse gases from transport, coupled with the obesity epidemic, make this day even more relevant in 2008.
As this year's Car Free Day falls on a Monday, Living Streets Wellington is encouraging commuters to walk all or part of their journey to work or school.
"walking instead of using the car is a low-cost way to take care of our bodies and our planet," says Cr Celia Wade-Brown.
Living Streets Wellington members encourage the public to join a walk from Civic Square to Hataitai, along the waterfront and then through the Town Belt, meeting at 5:30 by the i-site in Civic Square.
Celia says "We've chosen this route because it shows how pleasant and convenient it can be to unwind and walk home."
The journey is less than 3km and ends with an optional "refuelling stop" at The Realm.
For more info, contact Celia Wade-Brown 027 483 6691