Kigali Car-Free Zone Explained

Kigali Car-Free Zone
Settlement Type:Car-Free city
Image Caption:Kigali Car free Zone
Government Footnotes:Rwanda, Kigali

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

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]

Notes and References

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

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