HBKB Locations in S. Jakarta will Be Added
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
Number of Car Free Day (HBKB) locations in South Jakarta will be added. Several locations have been prepared for this addition.
The more spots for HBKB will give positive impact for air quality improvement
South Jakarta Mayor, Tri Kurniadi said, his side will look for other locations besides Jl. Dr. Saharjo and Jl. Minangkabau for HBKB event.
Car Free Day Held on Jl. Dr. Saharjo and Jl. Minangkabau"The more spots for HBKB will give positive impact for air quality improvement," he said, Sunday (5/7).
He added, good air quality will make citizen healthier and give positive impact for their activities.
"It could make the number of hospitalized people decreasing and also help improving people's economy to be better," he expressed.
He asked Environment Sub-dept. to test air quality and report for its result. Thus could be known HBKB effectiveness in reducing air pollution in Jakarta.
"I am sure there will be a significant decrease in air pollution numbers if HBKB is held once a week or month,
" he closed.