Part of Joo Chiat Road to be closed off to traffic on Oct 3 to mark World Car-Free Day

Although World Car-Free Day is celebrated on Sept 22, LTA said it is working with government agencies, community organisations and industry partners to host a series of activities from September to November.

Besides closing off a section of Joo Chiat Road in October, LTA is also working with the Health Promotion Board to kick-start a challenge to encourage more people to clock steps and take up walking.

From Sept 14 to 30, those using the Healthy 365 app will receive a special-edition World Car-Free Day badge if they clock at least 10,000 steps for four straight days.

LTA also said it has developed an interactive mobile game in a tie-up with the Government Technology Agency that can be accessed through the CrowdTaskSG platform.

The game is available from Sept 1 to Nov 30, and will require participants to walk, cycle and take public transport to locations across the island as they complete different challenges.