Kigali Car-Free Zone
Car-Free city
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Kigali Car-Free Zone is a popular area 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 Hall and among commercial buildings like Makuza Peace Plaza, Bank of Kigali, Ecobank Rwanda and Cogebanque[3]
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Planning Process
The Kigali Car-Free Zone project was announced on 26 August 2015.[4] Since 2015, vehicle traffic has been stopped in that zone. In March 2021, Kigali city announced modern construction and rebranding of Kigali Car-Free Zone into "Imbuga City Walk".[5] The cost of the project is estimated to be $6 billion RWF.[6]
Facilities
Imbuga City Walk has pedestrian zones and cycling friendly pavements, green corridor landscaping, kiosks, an exhibition zone, a kids’ playground, street benches and free Wi-Fi, in addition to a city lounge and arcade, pedestrian-friendly street lamps and public toilets.[7][8][9] In 2021, the Kigali City Council launched renovation works to give it a new look to make it more beautiful and attractive.[10]