Journée sans voitures le dimanche 23 septembre
Le dimanche 23 septembre, les véhicules motorisés seront interdits de circulation dans toutes les communes de Bruxelles. Cet événement tant attendu par les cyclistes, patineurs et promeneurs, viendra clôturer en beauté la semaine de la mobilité qui démarre ce 15 septembre.
Alors n’oubliez pas de laisser votre voiture au garage et profitez de cette occasion rêvée pour découvrir Bruxelles autrement…sans oublier de respecter le code de la route, puisque les transports en commun circuleront normalement et gratuitement !
Car Free Sunday (23 SEP 07) -
Anyone know what time it starts in the morning and what time it ends?
Thank you.
Posted by: Jude | Sep 17, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Hello Jude,
It will start at 9 am and stops at 7 pm. The main access roads into Brussels will be blocked by policemen, and from past experience, they tend to stick to the schedule.
Posted by: Rita | Sep 17, 2007 at 01:11 PM
Thank you very much Rita!
Now I need to find out where the access to the main roads into Brussels stop. Can I take my car from Zaventem to Roodebeek métro or is that already impossible? I need to be in Uccle by 10am.
Alternatively I'll have to take the bike to Roodebeek, then metro to Montgomery and then tram.. Pfff!
I guess I'll have no choice! ;o)
Posted by: Jude | Sep 17, 2007 at 01:33 PM
Jude,
I’m afraid all access points from the Ring will be blocked (but the Ring itself will remain open) so public transports it is!
Incoming traffic will be redirected to special parking areas (near public transports), just follow the signs.
You can download the leaflet published by the Brussels Region here : http://www.dimanchesansvoiture.irisnet.be/v2/dl/BXLCAP1_0701_Dossier_32p.pdf.
Page 9 shows a map of the city and the 19 communes, and it also shows the various Parking spots available near the ring. (if you have to be in Uccle, parking n° 3 ‘Stalle’ seems a good place to stop).
On the other hand, you may also apply to your local authorities or the Police for a derogation (that is, if you live in Brussels and you are registered here). Since you are running out of time, you can check the web site of your Commune and see if you can download a special derogation form.
If you live out of town, you should apply to the Commune you are heading to (Uccle, in your case). The person in charge of Mobility is Marc Cools (tel 02/348 66 44 - fax 02/348 65 14 – email : mobilite@uccle.be.
Best of luck !
Posted by: Rita | Sep 17, 2007 at 02:43 PM