What Happens When You Ask Public Officials To Give Up Driving For A Week
A campaign to get public officials in the Cleveland area to attempt a week without driving didn't get many electeds to go totally car-free — but it did make a powerful statement.
By
Kea Wilson
6:49 PM CST on February 27, 2023
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