Public transport key to ease Perth congestion

The West Australian: "The commuter survey, done last month and early this month, found seven of 10 car commuters used a car because it was more convenient and quicker.

But about two-thirds of respondents said congestion was a big frustration and getting worse. About one-third were frustrated by roadworks and one-quarter by road rage."

'Something has to give': Car-free day for Melbourne CBD proposed by city councillor

theage : "He pointed to major cities around the world - "like Paris, Bristol and even Buenos Aires - a city of around 14 million people" that had trialled a day without cars with "great success"."