Making it harder to access by car is a feature. You're not boycotting the city centre because you find it hard to park, it was actually them throwing you out. The people living there decided it's not worth it to cater to the few individuals demanding to drive everywhere to the detriment of others.
Rather safe, living and cozy streets for the inhabitants, than easy access for the suburbians.
Rather safe, living and cozy streets for the inhabitants, than easy access for the suburbians.