"Copenhagen's thoroughfare, the Strøget (literally meaning "the sweep"), bounded by the City Hall, is the longest shopping street in Europe (1.1km in length) and is a completely car-free zone. Its relinquishment of motorists in 1962 was controversial, some people believing the Danes did not have the mentality for public life envisioned by such a street – then too merchants maintained the move would scare away business. Nevertheless, it proved an outright success, and the rewards of which are growingly evident today. The area soon boasted more shoppers, cafes, and a renewed street life. "
http://www.guardian.co.uk/cardiff/2010/aug/10/cardiff-to-copenhagen-city-centre-pedestrianisation
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