Ben Yehuda Street, filled with book stores, arts and crafts emporia, cafes and antique shops, became a pedestrian mall Tuesday for a two-week trial period. The move followed eight years of plans and promises which were stymied by opposition from the city’s five taxi companies located there. Questionnaires will be distributed to store owners, taxi firms, local residents and pedestrians to determine their reaction to the mall. If there is general approval the mall will be expanded, with special paving, sidewalk cafes and improvement of building facades.
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