#CarFreeFriday: Santa Monica wants people to stop using cars on Fridays

By Shelly Insheiwat, FOX 11

Published October 7, 2016 8:58pm PDT

FOX 11 Los Angeles

(FOX 11) - Driving in Santa Monica can be pretty tough.

There's just too much traffic.

Now the city is trying to do something about it with car-free Friday.

People are encouraged to ride the Metro, bicycle and walk on Fridays.

Participants can share their experience on social media using #CarFreeFriday.

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