Indonesia's **Car Free Day (CFD)** is a special program that operates specific roads without vehicle traffic to improve the urban environment and encourage residents to practice healthy lifestyles. It is implemented in major cities throughout Indonesia, but the CFD in Jakarta is particularly famous.
Sudirman Car-Free Street Program (Car Free Day)
- Environmental Protection: It is part of an environmental movement to reduce air pollution and mitigate carbon emissions.
- Health Promotion: It encourages residents to engage in exercise and recreational activities outdoors.
- Local Community Activation: People gather to communicate with each other, and it also supports local businesses.
✅ Overview
- Every Sunday morning (approximately 06:00~10:00), the main roads from Sudirman to Tamrin are prohibited from vehicle traffic.
- It is a program created so that Jakarta residents can enjoy exercise, leisure activities, and local commerce.
- Please note that the program may be canceled if there are events such as marathons, so please confirm in advance.
✅ Activities
- Jogging and Cycling: Many people enjoy exercising on the roads.
- Street Food and Small Markets: Local merchants sell snacks, beverages, souvenirs, and more.
- Dance and Fitness Classes: Free outdoor Zumba and aerobics classes are popular.
- Family and Community Activities: Local communities like Nongkrong also participate to have opportunities for cultural exchange and networking.
- Inline Skating: In front of Pacific Mall, you can see children's inline skating club activities.
✅ Car Free Day by Major Cities
📢 Jakarta
Jalan Sudirman-Jalan MH Thamrin pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Jalan Dr. Saharjo-Jalan Minangkabau Manggarai (Jakarta Selatan) pukul 06.00 WIB-09.00 WIB.
Jalan layang nontol Pangeran Antasari (Jakarta Selatan) pukul 06.00 WIB-11.00 WIB.
Jalan Dr. Saharjo-Jalan Sultan Agung (Jakarta Selatan) pukul 06.00 WIB-09.00 WIB.
Persimpangan Jalan Pejaten Raya dan Jalan Warung Jati Barat-Persimpangan Jalan Warung
Jati Barat dan Jalan Raya Ragunan (Jakarta Selatan) pukul 06.00 WIB-09.00 WIB.
Stasiun Lenteng Agung-Jalan Lenteng Agung dan Jalan Komjen Polisi H. Jasin pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Sepanjang Jalan Cipete Raya (Jakarta Selatan) pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Jalan RA Fadillah Cijantung (Jakarta Timur) pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
📢 Bogor
Jalan Sudirman pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Alun-alun Kota Jonggol pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
📢 Depok
Boulevard Grand Depok City (Jalan Citayam-KSU) pukul 06.00 WIB-09.00 WIB.
📢 Kota Tangerang
Jalan M. Yamin (Tugu Tangerang) pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Puri Beta pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Cileduk pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Larangan pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Poris pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
📢 Bekasi
Jalan Ahmad Yani-Summarecon pukul 06.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Stadion Wibawa Mukti Cikarang pukul 08.00 WIB-10.00 WIB.
Car Free Day is an important event that goes beyond simply controlling vehicles, creating environmental protection and a healthy urban culture. Thanks to the various activities and lively atmosphere that can be enjoyed by families, friends, and communities, it has become a representative event in Jakarta and other cities that many people look forward to every week. Our family parks at Central Parkir SCBD and then travels when moving with the little ones. I hope you all have a vibrant weekend too😊
