Italy
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | August 20th, 2001 | Trackback
In an attempt to reduce air pollution in Italy’s cities, officials have declared the last two Sundays in January car-free days. Nineteen cities have signed on, including Florence, Milan and Rome. If it works, the plan will be extended.
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Italy
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | August 8th, 2001 | Trackback
An agreement between the government and labor groups in February to avoid transit strikes this year did little to prevent a walkout of air traffic controllers Mar. 24 and train workers Mar. 25, wrecking the travel schedules of thousands. The agreement was an attempt to minimize inconveniences for travelers from all over the world coming to Italy for the Catholic Church’s jubilee year. The shutdown came with little warning, and bodes ill for travelers hoping to follow tight itineraries in the coming months.
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