VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Some major roads in Vancouver will be closed this weekend to celebrate alternative modes of transportation. Car Free Day is back for a 12th year.

Organizer Matt Carriko says Vancouver has come a long way since 2002, with people embracing a different attitude.

“The more smart choices we can make with regards to how we get around our city, the easier it’s going to be for everyone to still get around by their mode of choice. I think everybody can benefit from the message that we are too dependent on cars,” he explains. “We can be less dependent on cars and there is a ton of benefits to that. Economics, health, environmental, cultural, you know these streets we are throwing these festivals on are lovely neighbourhoods.”

Denman is closed today through the West End, along with a few side streets in Kitsilano, with Main Street and Commercial Drive closing to traffic tomorrow.