But he indicated that an alternative proposal was gaining favor.

This year the proposal, without losing its Democratic backing, gained leadership at the presidential level.

And by last summer the proposal had gained new life.

The proposal has gained widespread support from a variety of business interests.

However, the proposal did gain some quiet support from sectors of the army.

Since the 1990s, proposals for the street to become entirely car free have continuously gained support and momentum.

This proposal has not yet gained approval from the consortium.

The proposal will, of course, build on experience gained from the first programme.

If not, he said, he was sure the proposal would gain "a fair amount of support."

But the proposal did not gain traction with either the mayor or the Council.