SINGAPORE – People on hoverboards and electric scooters were zipping around Singapore’s car-free civic district this morning (March 27) at the second edition of Car-Free Sunday, which takes place on the last Sunday of every month.
This time, the route was slightly longer, the car-free hours were extended and personal mobility devices were allowed.
The car-free stretch expanded to Esplanade Drive, forming a 5-km route, together with St Andrew’s Road, Stamford Road, Fullerton Road, Shenton Way and Robinson Road. Previously, the route was 4.7km-long.
Roads were also closed from 7.30am-10am, instead of 7am-9am previously.
Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, was at a run at 7.30am with 150 elderly residents from his Kolam Ayer division, The Straits Times reported. Keen on making Car-Free Sunday a monthly event for his residents, the MP for Jalan Besar GRC wants to encourage more community groups and elderly to participate.
Attended Car-Free Sunday SG this morning with my grassroots leaders and brisk walkers. It was a great event with many…
Posted by Yaacob Ibrahim on Sunday, March 27, 2016
New activities this edition include yoga and an arts and gardening bazaar.
Connaught Drive, which is no longer part of the cycling route, was closed until 7pm this evening for activities.
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The Straits Times
