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]

Kigali Car-Free Zone
Car-Free city
Imbuga City Walk
Seal

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]

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".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)