PONTEVEDRA, Spain: For many parents, the thought of letting their offspring walk to school alone is source of much angst. But the Spanish city of Pontevedra has decided to advocate giving children their space. “We talk about our stuff, our games, nothing important but things that adults don’t really understand,” says Pablo, 8. Generally speaking, he has been a strong advocate of centering the city around its people — adults and children — reducing car traffic and creating more pedestrian and cycling areas. Since February 2011, there have been no deaths related to traffic accidents in the city, says Daniel Macenlle, Pontevedra police chief.

Source: Manila Times November 03, 2016 17:17 UTC