Parts of Joo Chiat Road to be closed off to traffic on Oct 3 for World Car-Free Day
The Land Transport Authority will organise a series of activities between September and November.
On October 3, a portion of Joo Chiat Road, known for its heritage district, will experience a car-free time from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced this initiative on September 2, marking the first-time an area outside the Central Business District will be closed to vehicles for World Car-Free Day. This global event aims to promote sustainable commuting options.
While World Car-Free Day is typically observed on September 22, LTA is collaborating with government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners to host various activities from September to November. Apart from the car-free closure in October, LTA is partnering with the Health Promotion Board to launch a challenge encouraging people to increase their daily steps.
Participants using the Healthy 365 app will earn a special badge for walking at least 10,000 steps for four consecutive days starting September 14 to 30.
To engage the public, LTA has developed an interactive mobile game in collaboration with the Government Technology Agency (GovTech). Available from September 1 to November 30, the game, accessible via the CrowdTaskSG platform, encourages users to walk, cycle, and utilize public transport by completing various challenges across Singapore.
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