Joo Chiat Road car-free day attracts over 5,000 visitors
Singapore's Joo Chiat Road hosted its first car-free day outside the Central Business District, attracting over 5,000 visitors to a pedestrianized zone. The event aimed to promote sustainable commuting and highlight the cultural appeal of the local heritage neighborhood.
Why it matters
The success of this event suggests a potential shift in urban planning toward decentralizing community-focused, car-free initiatives in Singapore.
This was the first time an area outside the Central Business District was off-limits to cars and other vehicles for World Car-Free Day.
Listen Summarise Over 5,000 people visited the half-kilometre car-free area at Joo Chiat Road to mark World Car-Free Day, enjoying shops, food, and activities in a vibrant atmosphere. This event marked the first car-free zone outside Singapore's CBD, promoting sustainable travel and showcasing Joo Chiat’s cultural and community appeal. Organisers and visitors praised the turnout and variety of attractions. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Crowds descended on a half-kilometre car-free stretch of the heritage area at Joo Chiat Road on Oct 3 to mark World Car-Free Day .
From 3.30pm to 9.30pm, the area between Dunman Road and East Coast Road was temporarily closed to traffic, as an endless stream of tourists and locals contributed to a carnival atmosphere as they forgot about the haze.
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