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Pramono Advances Jakarta's Car Free Day Schedule to 5:30 AM Next Month
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Pramono Advances Jakarta's Car Free Day Schedule to 5:30 AM Next Month

From CNN Indonesia · (38m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Jakarta's Governor Pramono Anung announced an earlier start time for the Car Free Day (CFD) event.
  • The CFD, held on Sudirman-Thamrin and Rasuna Said, will now begin at 5:30 AM, starting June 1.
  • The Rasuna Said area is also being prepared as a new primary CFD location, set to officially open on Jakarta's anniversary, June 22.

Jakarta residents looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle will soon have more time to enjoy their weekend activities, thanks to a decision by Governor Pramono Anung to advance the start time for the popular Car Free Day (CFD) event. This initiative reflects the provincial government's commitment to promoting public health and providing ample opportunities for citizens to engage in physical activity.

Tetapi saya merencanakan untuk Car Free Day Sudirman-Thamrin akan dimulai jam 05.30 pada 1 Juni. Jadi setelah 1 Juni

— Pramono AnungGovernor Anung announced the new earlier start time for the Sudirman-Thamrin Car Free Day.

Effective June 1, the CFD, which typically takes place along the Sudirman-Thamrin and Rasuna Said corridors, will commence 30 minutes earlier, kicking off at 5:30 AM. This adjustment aims to maximize the hours available for residents to enjoy the streets free from vehicular traffic, encouraging a more robust participation in jogging, cycling, and other recreational pursuits. The governor emphasized that this new schedule will not affect the upcoming weekend's event, allowing for a smooth transition.

Dan itulah yang kemudian nanti pilihan bagi warga Jakarta yang Car Free Day besarnya itu tidak hanya Sudirman-Thamrin tetapi juga Rasuna Said. Karena Rasuna Said mudah-mudahan akan selesai di awal Juni ini. Diresmikan 22 Juni pas hari ulang tahun Jakarta

— Pramono AnungGovernor Anung highlighted Rasuna Said as a new major CFD location, to be inaugurated on Jakarta's anniversary.

Furthermore, the Rasuna Said area is being revitalized and designated as a new primary location for the CFD. This development is part of a broader effort to diversify the city's recreational spaces and alleviate congestion in the traditional Sudirman-Thamrin area. The governor anticipates that the Rasuna Said revitalization, including improvements to public facilities, will be completed by early June, with an official inauguration coinciding with Jakarta's anniversary celebration on June 22.

Sehingga masyarakat Jakarta mempunyai banyak pilihan

— Pramono AnungGovernor Anung explained the goal of adding new CFD locations is to provide more options for Jakarta residents.

Governor Anung expressed his optimism that these changes will provide Jakarta's inhabitants with more choices for weekend recreation and foster a healthier, more active urban environment. By expanding the CFD options and optimizing the event's timing, the administration seeks to enhance the quality of life for its citizens and solidify Jakarta's reputation as a dynamic and health-conscious capital.

Termasuk pada waktunya saya akan umumkan ada perubahan jam untuk Car Free Day dan mudah-mudahan masyarakat Jakarta semakin sehat

— Pramono AnungGovernor Anung expressed his hope that the changes to CFD timing would lead to a healthier population in Jakarta.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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