The Hoof & Cycle Courier Coalition has an awesome "what if idea (as outlined in the Star yesterday):

What if all the letter and small parcel deliveries were made by couriers who are walking, cycling or using the subway? A designated green zone would reduce the number of big-box delivery trucks clogging city streets and curb carbon dioxide and other emissions.

Obviously, this is an awesome idea, and I'm assuming that the borders of such a green zone would be something like Bloor / Parliament / Front / Spadina, and it makes complete sense, as bike couriers (and those who walk or use the TTC) most likely move far faster than truck/car couriers in the downtown core.

This would also be an excellent first step towards officially discouraging private automobile use in the downtown core, such as London and Stockholm have done.

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