In a bold plan, cars would not be able to travel down the city’s main thoroughfare between Pleasant Street and Grenville Street, effectively banishing them from the CBD.

Even crossing Sturt Street from north to south (or vice versa) would be prohibited, giving cyclists and pedestrians free reign on the road.

The potential ban follows fierce debate in recent months about potential bike paths being built down the centre median of Sturt Street.

The VicRoads design would’ve seen six intersections closed to traffic, before Premier Daniel Andrews sent planners back to the drawing board in February.

Although revolutionary to Ballarat and certain to create upheaval, it would not be the first time a city has taken such a measure.

In Mexico City, renowned for having some of the worst traffic in the world, the grand Paseo de la Reforma boulevard is blocked to cars every Sunday morning.

The result, one of the city’s most hectic roads completely shut off to traffic and opened up to bikes, skateboards, roller blades, you name it.

See what happens on Sundays in Mexico City here.

Although it is difficult to compare Ballarat to Mexico City, local cyclists is positive about the plans.

The Ballarat arm of the Lycra Over Lemon Society (LOLS) has welcomed the potential move with open arms, claiming cyclists would finally get the share of the bitumen they deserve.

“It’s a fantastic initiative but for us we just see it as the first step,” said spokesperson Axel Spokes.

“There’s no reason in the future we couldn’t see this happening for an entire weekend, or maybe even see it become a full time thing.

“We can’t wait to hit top gear.”

It is understood the success of the recent White Night event was a big factor in the plans.

On that night, up to 60,000 people flooded the Ballarat CBD and was deemed undeniable success, without a car in sight.

VicRoads and Ballarat City Council both declined to comment on the plans.