Will Toronto’s new car-free street pave a different path? - The Globe and Mail

AI Briefing

• – Toronto's first car-free street opens on Bloor Street West, sparking debate over its impact on traffic and local businesses.
• – Proponents say the change will improve air quality and pedestrian safety, while opponents claim it will harm local commerce.
• – The city has implemented a 12-month trial period to assess the street's effects before deciding its long-term fate.