[sustran] Car Free Day (HBKB) y Jakarta to be Held Every Week

[eric britton]

Car Free Day to be Held Every Week

BERITAJAKARTA.COM — 6/19/2011 5:28:04 PM source:
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The Car Free Day (HBKB) routine holds by Jakarta Capital City Government is
so far considered successful to reduce air pollution in Jakarta. Therefore,
it was first conducted once a month only, is now keep getting positive
response and support from various parties. In fact, due to high demand of
Car Free Day implementation, Jakarta Capital City Government plans to hold
it every week.

“Insya Allah, coincides with Jakarta’s anniversary on June 22, we will
announce the implementation of Car Free Day routine to be held every
Sunday,” stated Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo at HI Roundabout, Central
Jakarta, Sunday (6/19).

He admitted there are a lot of requests from citizens to hold Car Free Day
every week. The important theme of this routine is to leave motor vehicles
at home and walk or bike, or switch using public transport for long
journeys.

All this time the Car Free Day routine takes place along Jl. Jend. Sudirman
and Jl. MH Thamrin. All motor vehicles, except TransJakarta bus, are not
allowed to pass there. Only pedestrians and bicycle allowed to use the
streets. It lasts for six hours, starting from 6 AM until 12 PM.

It is planned the implementation of Car Free Day will be developed in the
future. At this moment, five cities in Jakarta have also conducted Car Free
Day in their area but not yet routine.

 

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