The first trial of the Car Free Day (CFD) was conducted on Jalan\nTeuku Umar Barat, Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung, Bali, on Sunday\n(30\/08\/2026). The trial was organised by the Badung Regency\nGovernment.<\/p>\n
The CFD trial took place from 06:00 to 08:00 WITA on the stretch of\nJalan Teuku Umar Barat, spanning from the Bali Kiddy School area to the\nJalan Tangkuban Perahu traffic light. Traffic flowing from Denpasar\ntowards Badung was diverted via Jalan Persada and Jalan Tangkuban Perahu\nduring the trial period.<\/p>\n
The Regent of Badung, I Wayan Adi Arnawa, stated that the location\nwas deemed strategic for a CFD as it could provide space for the public\nto exercise while simultaneously opening opportunities for micro, small,\nand medium enterprises (MSMEs).<\/p>\n
\u201cI see that from a layout perspective, this is very strategic.\nFirstly, it provides space for the community to engage in wellness and\nsporting activities. Secondly, there is an opportunity for our MSMEs,\u201d\nsaid Adi Arnawa when met at the CFD site on Sunday (30\/08\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to Adi Arnawa, the CFD could also serve as an alternative\nopen space for the local community, as available green open spaces in\nthe area are considered limited.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the other hand, the public can also enjoy the area more freely.\nAfter all, from what I observe, it is very difficult to find green open\nspaces around here,\u201d added the former Badung Regional Secretary.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Adi Arnawa noted that several aspects still require\nimprovement. The Badung Regency Government plans to renovate several\nbuildings deemed slum-like around the location and is studying the\nwidening of pedestrian walkways. The Badung Environmental and\nCleanliness Agency (DLHK) has been instructed to beautify the area to\nmake it more suitable as a public space.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will widen the pedestrian paths further as there is still space\navailable for us to do so. I have also instructed the Head of the DLHK\nto carry out beautification in the future, so that this place truly\nbecomes a worthy location for strolling and exercising,\u201d said Adi\nArnanya.<\/p>\n
Regarding MSMEs, Adi Arnawa mentioned that the number of stalls to be\nplaced in the CFD area will depend on the final confirmed length of the\nroad segment used. The Badung Regency Government also ensured that no\nfees will be charged to MSME operators for setting up stalls at the\nlocation.<\/p>\n
Adi Arnawa emphasised that the Badung Regency Government will\ncontinue to conduct evaluations before establishing the event as a\nregular activity. \u201cIf this is finalised, works well, and there are no\nfurther issues, I will establish that we will hold Car Free Day here\nevery Sunday,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
In addition to the CFD, Adi Arnawa also opened the possibility of\nusing the area as a venue for New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations, providing an\nalternative option for year-end festivities beyond the coastal\nareas.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/badung-regency-trials-car-free-day-on-teuku-umar-barat-road-1788065558", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }