Kigali Car-Free Zone

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Kigali Car-Free Zone
Car-Free city
Kigali Car free Zone
Kigali Car free Zone

Kigali Car-Free Zone is a popular center in Kigali that relies primarily on walking or cycling for transport.[1] In 2021, the Rwandan government considered an expansion and rebranding of this zone to improve congestion and infrastructure, and for environmental and quality of life benefits.[2] It is located on Road KN4 Avenue, between Kigali city headquarter's building, commercial buildings like Makuza Peace Plaza, Bank of Kigali, Ecobank Rwanda and Cogebanque[3]

Process Planning

Kigali Car-Free Zone project has been announced on 26 August 2015 by Kigali city,[4] from 2015 car movement has been stopped in that zone, in March 2021 Kigali city announced modern construction and rebranding of Kigali Car-free zone and to Rename it "Imbuga City Walk",[5] cost of the project estimated to be 6 Rwf billions[6]

Facilities

Kigali Car Free Zone Street View
Kigali Car Free Zone Street View

Imbuga City Walk components are: Pedestrian zones and Cycling friendly pavements; green corridor landscaping; kiosks and other items; exhibition zone; and kids’ playground, street benches and free Wi-Fi network; city lounge and arcade; pedestrian-friendly street lamps and public toilets.[7][8][9] In 2021, the Kigali city council launched renovation and giving it a new look to make it more beautiful and attractive.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Why have we let Kigali Car-Free Zone become Kigali Dead Zone?". The New Times | Rwanda. 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  2. ^ Remy, Dusingizimana. "Umujyi wa Kigali watangiye gutunganya agace ka". Umuryango - Kinyarwanda. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  3. ^ "Is Kigali ready for more car-free zones?". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  4. ^ IGIHE. "Ifoto y'umunsi: Car Free Zone itangiye gufata isura nshya - IGIHE.com". www.igihe.com (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  5. ^ "Celebrating a revamped Kigali car free zone (Imbuga City Walk)". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  6. ^ Sylvine, Muhonzire. "Imirimo yo kubaka "Imbuga City Walk" muri Car Free Zone irarimbanyije (Amafoto) - IGIHE.com". www.igihe.com (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  7. ^ "Celebrating a revamped Kigali car free zone (Imbuga City Walk)". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  8. ^ "Is Kigali ready for more car-free zones?". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  9. ^ "Car-Free Zone to promote Made-in-Rwanda products". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  10. ^ "The New Times Rwanda". 16 March 2021.
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