Announcement: Ipoh Car-Free Day (May 2016)
This is an announcement that Ipoh Car-Free Day in May 2016 is scheduled for Sunday, 29th of this month from 7am to 10am.
Ipoh Car-Free Day will affect Jalan Raja DiHilir from the Sultan Yussuf Roundabout right up to the Sultan Iskandar Roundabout. The one-way distance of this stretch of road is approximately 1.7 km. It would be 3.4 km both ways.
A number of activities have been lined up for Ipoh Car-Free Day. Nonetheless, the Ipoh City Council urges Ipoh folk to take the opportunity to enjoy the vehicle-free road by walking, jogging, cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading or even horse-riding!
The Ipoh Car-Free Day Programme is held with the aim of achieving lower carbon footprint in the city as well as to provide additional, albeit temporary, recreational areas for the community.
It is also a step towards raising awareness among vehicle drivers that the roads are to be shared with other users, whether they are on foot, bike or other modes of transport.
Ipoh has many underutilised roads, while some are only busy during peak hours. If 10% of these roads are temporarily converted into recreational areas, the Ipoh City Council will increase 31.437 hectares of public recreation areas, if it is only for that few short hours monthly.
Although everyone is encouraged to walk or cycle to the area, those who drive can park their vehicles at Ipoh Parade, Polo Ground, Greentown Business Centre and Perak Turf Club.
Event: Ipoh Car-Free Day (May 2016)
Venue: Jalan Raja DiHilir, Ipoh
Date: 29th May, 2016
Time: 7am – 10am
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Horse riding? Where can I get a horse? hahaha Wish I could balance myself and ride a bike
good to cycle and walk this coming sunday 😀 gonna put the car aside for a day
Wahhh nice.. lama x ke ipoh since 2009. Alamak.. rindunya nak ke Ipoh..
Ipoh Car-Free Day? this activity is so meaningful and healthy!
Here in Kl, we already have free car day. I think this is good cause and every state should do this initiative