The day without a car and without a motorcycle will govern from 6 in the morning until 7 at night.
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The mayor of Cali announced that the Monday, September 22, the second ‘Sustainable Mobility Day’ will be held, A day known as ‘Day without a car’, which seeks to encourage the use of alternative means of transport.
The Undersecretary of Sustainable Mobility and Road Safety, Carlos Santacoloma, explained that this is the second day of the year, after the one held on May 4 in the framework of the Cali marathon.
“The good news is that the decree is firm and is once stipulated that In the years 2026 and 2027 on September 22 it will also be a sustainable mobility day. Additionally, on April 22, Earth Day, it will be another day. “He said.
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According to the City Hallthe measure will apply throughout the urban perimeter and prohibit the circulation of private vehicles and motorcycles During the established schedule from 6 am, to 7p.m.
However, Public, electric and hybrid transport vehicles, emergency and essential services will be exempt from the restriction.
Santacoloma stressed that the purpose of the day is to invite the caleños to explore other forms of mobility. “What we are looking for is to promote active mobility, leave the private vehicle at home and use the massive system, public transport, walk or mobilize by bicycle,” he added.
According to the district administration, The strategy will bring environmental and urban benefits such as the reduction of polluting emissions, the promotion of sustainable transport habits and the decrease in congestion in the main roads of Cali.
With the already formalized decree, Citizens will be able to mark these dates in their calendar, which are consolidated as milestones in the transition towards cleaner mobility and responsible in the capital of Valle del Cauca.
Source: Integrated information system
