I want to share one of Periera's finest traditions. Every Sunday morning they close down one half of the main four lane thoroughfare through the city for about six miles. This gives the families a very safe option for walking, running, biking or rollerblading together along with their pet dogs. There are actually 3 lanes but one is a dedicated bus lane that does stay open. It's hard to guess how many people come out for this but it is easily thousands. The city has people stationed at the intersections to keep the lane clear of cars and assist at the few places where they allow traffic to cross.
Lots of vendors along the route. Many of the businesses are closed because no cars can access them. One is a big mall that can be reached but only via a side road so it is limited. They still support this though as I saw an aerobics class being held on the front steps.
About in the middle is a park where there are hundreds of kids doing activities and playing games. Lots of booths to help and even a stage with music.
All said it is a great way for the city to invest in the well being of the families here.
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| View off to the south |
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| Kids learning traffic rules |
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| The lane on the right is the Mega Bus lane |
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| A machine that squeezes the juice from sugar cane stalks for juice |
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