Brussels, Sept 17 (NNN-KUNA) The 19 municipalities of the Belgium capital, Brussels, which cover an area of 160 km, are organizing today for the fifth consecutive year "Sunday without cars".

As cars will be banned from moving today, the municipalities will increase operation of buses to transport passengers for free.

The objective is to spread awareness of alternative ways of transportation in the city such as using bicycles, buses or walking instead of cars.

This aims to have positive impact on the environment and people's health as well as to control the increase of oil prices, traffic and pollution.

Studies have shown that noise pollution on "Sunday without Cars" declines by 10 percent giving a break for peoples' ears and nerves. The quality of air is much better on that day where carbon dioxide is five times less than regular days, according to the studies.

The organizers were keen to make a celebration out of this day, therefore, they have set up more than 60 free entertainment locations for children and adults offering fun activities such as painting, playing with clowns, music and others.

Some people see this day as a nuisance because it hampers the easy movement of people. However, a greater percentage of locals hope this day to be repeated.