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An unusual sight at the Union Metro Station was the municipality’s huge empty parking area, where instead of cars only the odd bicycle was seen. The area under the bridge was carpeted and a stage set for the inaugural ceremony.
On display were eco-friendly cars and recycled products showcased by the Transport Department, while a group of coaches provided tips on the benefits of walking.
Twenty-seven government departments took part in the initiative this year resulting in a cut of carbon emissions by 15 tonnes as compared to last year’s 10.5 tonnes.
About 5,000 employees from different participating organisations left their cars at home and used other public transport means to reach their offices.
Hamdan Al Shayar, Head of Environment Department at the Dubai Municipality urged the public to use the car free day as an example to introspect on carbon footprint.
Head of Properties Department, Khalifa Abdulla Hareb, said he frequently rode the metro as a matter of routine inspection and even enjoyed taking the metro “from Reef Mall to the fish market”. While there was an increase in commuter traffic at the metro, there wasn’t a significant enough decrease of cars on the road.
The departments and institutions involved with the Dubai Municipality this year included the ministries of Environment and Water, Public Works, Education; Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development and Radisson Blu Hotel.
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