As one of the organisers of Car-Free Day in Brighton, I have to say report of the event (The Argus, September 24) was pretty disappointing.

Not only was it tucked away on page five but it didn't even warrant a picture. Such is the importance The Argus attaches to one of the most important issues of our times, the environment.

This was the first time Brighton and Hove has joined other towns throughout the country and Europe in support of Car-Free Day. For this, the city has to be congratulated on recognising sustainability also means commitment.

The "car culture" that exists in this country and in Europe and beyond must be addressed for all our sakes in terms of accidents, health and the environment. The purpose of Car-Free Day is to highlight our dependency on the car, to get people collectively to think about whether they need the car on that day and to act by using alternative means of transport.

I do not want to detract from Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company's financial contribution, which was significant and rightly deserves applause. However, it was not one of the organising bodies, as reported. This work was done by Brighton and Hove City Council, Friends of the Earth and Bricycles.

There were also many individual people who made a contribution by giving their time freely, marshalling, delivering goods to shops by bike and monitoring public opinion within the car-free area. Financial support was also given by Food For Friends and Momma Cherri's Soul Food Shack and for this I would publicly like to thank them all.

-John Clinton, Bricycles, The Brighton and Hove Cycling Campaign Group, St MargaretsPlace, Brighton