Traffic ban in Singapore: what the authorities propose
In Singapore, local authorities are serious about improving the environment. Recently, the government renewed the program of banning vehicle traffic on Sundays.
As a result, local streets were filled with cyclists, joggers, and roller skaters, as well as families with children. For example, on St. Andrews Road between the National Gallery of Singapore and Padang, tents and booths were set up with a fascinating installation about rethinking public spaces, writes TheStar.
Local residents were also offered educational games about active mobility and even a massive piloting training near the Anderson Bridge. At the same time, along Esplanade Drive, visitors could try their hand at sports such as korfball and parkour, while OCBC employees handed out curry leaves and drinks to all OCBC Cycle participants and members of the public.
Local residents said they had participated in previous editions of Car Free Sunday with their families. "It's much bigger than before and also looks much tighter. Usually, the crowd would almost disappear by 9 am or 10 am," residents share their impressions.
Car Free Sunday 2024, organized by the LTA, aims to raise public awareness of the benefits of walking, cycling, and public transport as sustainable ways to get around. The last event took place in October 2019, when a 5.5 km stretch of road was closed from the Public District to the Central Business District (CBD) via the Esplanade Bridge.
In 2016, Car Free Sunday was piloted for six months, with the last Sunday of each month designated as Car Free Sunday. According to local authorities, this event shows how people can use and enjoy places that are usually reserved for vehicles.
In turn, many visitors to Car Free Sunday said they were glad to see the event return. "This event allows us to safely ride our bikes on the roads in the central business district," add Singaporeans.
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