text: But in our modern world many people would be completely lost without a car, it has become the staple of our infastructure, not unlike the horse from years past.  But there is evidence in the small town of Vauban, Germany; that life without cars is a very possible thing.  The small community of Vauban has forbidden cars within their town, and the results are suprisingly positive.  Of the residents of Vauban, seventy percent do not own cars, and are very happy with their circumstances.  As Heidrun Walter said to the New York Times, "When I had a car I was always tense.  I'm much happier this way."  While other states might not have such successful car free zone's, Colombia has an annual car-free day in their capital of Bogota and surrounding cities.  This day often has millions of Colombians biking, and walking from place to place.  There has also been an improvement in city beautification according to an article by the Seattle Times, "Parks and sports centers also have bloomed throughout the city; uneven pitted sidewalks have been replaced by broad, smooth sidewalks . . . and new restaurants and upscale shopping districts have cropped up."  Not only does the restriction of cars help the environment, it can also help the economy.