The Sunday road-sharing scheme is part of a greater campaign, called the Cebu Green Loop Plan, for well-managed and sustainable urban growth in the city.

The movement was initiated by students and teachers of the University of San Carlos College of Fine Arts and Architecture. They are joined by experts in urban planning, landscape architecture, and environmental science and law.

Although many are doubtful on the effectiveness of this one-day event scheme in translating it into a long-term transportation policies, the organizers pointed out other cities who made this possible. Specifically, they stated that the Netherlands, a country famous for its bike-crazy citizens, also started with just a car-free day.


Looking at the bigger picture, this kind of activity does not only promote 'walkability' in the city but also reduction of the carbon footprints. I can only imagine how much carbon footprints is reduced if this scheme is imposed in a long-term. This will be a long battle, considering that the people are not accustomed to the activity, but this will be a battle worth fighting for.