Monday, August 24, 2015

Rwanda Begins Implementing 'Car Free Zones' in Capital

PRNewswire : "KIGALI, Rwanda, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective August 24, no vehicles will be allowed in the heart of Rwanda's capital Kigali, widely regarded as the cleanest city in Africa.

Except special services vehicles such as ambulances, others are prohibited in the streets of the declared 'Car-Free Zone.'

"Normally, a city is for people not vehicles," said Luben Ahimbissibwe, director of infrastructure in the city. "We want to turn Kigali into a pedestrian-friendly city."  "

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