Badung Regency Trials Car Free Day on Teuku Umar Barat Road
The first trial of the Car Free Day (CFD) was conducted on Jalan Teuku Umar Barat, Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung, Bali, on Sunday (30/08/2026). The trial was organised by the Badung Regency Government.
The CFD trial took place from 06:00 to 08:00 WITA on the stretch of Jalan Teuku Umar Barat, spanning from the Bali Kiddy School area to the Jalan Tangkuban Perahu traffic light. Traffic flowing from Denpasar towards Badung was diverted via Jalan Persada and Jalan Tangkuban Perahu during the trial period.
The Regent of Badung, I Wayan Adi Arnawa, stated that the location was deemed strategic for a CFD as it could provide space for the public to exercise while simultaneously opening opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
“I see that from a layout perspective, this is very strategic. Firstly, it provides space for the community to engage in wellness and sporting activities. Secondly, there is an opportunity for our MSMEs,” said Adi Arnawa when met at the CFD site on Sunday (30/08/2026).
According to Adi Arnawa, the CFD could also serve as an alternative open space for the local community, as available green open spaces in the area are considered limited.
“On the other hand, the public can also enjoy the area more freely. After all, from what I observe, it is very difficult to find green open spaces around here,” added the former Badung Regional Secretary.
Nevertheless, Adi Arnawa noted that several aspects still require improvement. The Badung Regency Government plans to renovate several buildings deemed slum-like around the location and is studying the widening of pedestrian walkways. The Badung Environmental and Cleanliness Agency (DLHK) has been instructed to beautify the area to make it more suitable as a public space.
“We will widen the pedestrian paths further as there is still space available for us to do so. I have also instructed the Head of the DLHK to carry out beautification in the future, so that this place truly becomes a worthy location for strolling and exercising,” said Adi Arnanya.
Regarding MSMEs, Adi Arnawa mentioned that the number of stalls to be placed in the CFD area will depend on the final confirmed length of the road segment used. The Badung Regency Government also ensured that no fees will be charged to MSME operators for setting up stalls at the location.
Adi Arnawa emphasised that the Badung Regency Government will continue to conduct evaluations before establishing the event as a regular activity. “If this is finalised, works well, and there are no further issues, I will establish that we will hold Car Free Day here every Sunday,” he explained.
In addition to the CFD, Adi Arnawa also opened the possibility of using the area as a venue for New Year’s Eve celebrations, providing an alternative option for year-end festivities beyond the coastal areas.