Car-Free Sunday to go to one-north

Car-Free Sunday SG will move out of the Civic District for the first time with a special edition of the popular event to be held at one-north next month.

Cyclists, joggers and families will be able to wander on the empty streets in Singapore's first work-live-play-learn estate between 9:00am and noon on 29^th April, as part of Car-Free Sunday SG @ one-north, organisers JTC and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a statement yesterday.

JTC and the URA added that the event is in line with efforts to promote a car-lite environment at one-north. "On Sunday morning, roads will be partially or fully closed to create a large area for cycling, jogging and walking, along with a myriad of exciting activities for everyone throughout the 200ha estate," they said.

Now in its third year, Car-Free Sunday SG - usually held on the last Sunday of the month - is a community initiative helmed by the URA and supported by a host of community and interest groups. The event, typically held in the Civic District, Central Business District and Telok Ayer, has drawn a wide range of people, from families to heritage enthusiasts.

This month's edition kicked off at 8:00am yesterday in front of the National Gallery, with activities such as community drumming at the Esplanade Park, a traditional Chinese opera performance and a heritage film tour. More details on the special edition at one-north will be announced closer to the event, JTC and the URA said.