What happened
The Tourism Committee announced the creation of “car-free zones” in the cities of Uzbekistan. Now pedestrian zones will be open for tourists and local residents, which will ensure comfortable recreation and free walks, and will increase the convenience of citizens and guests of the country.
Why is this important
- Pedestrian zones closed to traffic increase the tourist attractiveness of cities, improve the urban environment, and contribute to the development of gastronomic, cultural, and leisure segments.
- Important: such innovations increase the convenience and comfort of visitors — this increases attendance, benefits small businesses and city establishments.
- Such areas become safe and comfortable for walks, events, and active recreation.
Gastronomic streets and tourist zones
- Tashkent: Taras Shevchenko Street (Gastro Street, reconstruction 2024);
- Samarkand: “Kongil” tourist village (2.5 km), Islam Karimov Street between Registan and Shahi-Zinda (1.5 km);
- Bukhara: from Toki-Telpakfroshon to the parking lot near the Ark fortress;
- Khiva: territory of the “Arda-Khiva” complex.
Other objects
- Tashkent region: Tashkent Road Street (Karasu), a section in Oybek mahalla, S. Rakhmatov Street (0.9 km) in Angren;
- Namangan: Usman Nasyr and Lutfi streets in the Obi Hayot mahalla;
- Fergana: I. Karimov Palace of Arts, Eco City and Ahmad Al-Farghani Parks;
- Kokand: Urda Square, Istiklol Street;
- Margilan: Erkin Vakhidov Creativity Park;
- Andijan: Istiqlol, Urikzor, Sarikuy streets;
- Gulistan: Alisher Navoi Street (0.72 km);
- Jizzakh: Zargarlik mahalla, Sindor Hamroqulov street, plots near the Hamid Alimjan and Zulfiyakhanum museums, “Urda” eco-park;
- Kashkadarya region: Mustaqillik Street in Karshi, Shahrisabz historical square, Miraki tourist center;
- Termez: Alisher Navoi Street (inner road, “Alpomish” mahalla);
- Navoi region: “New Uzbekistan” Park, “Yoshlik” Lake, Sarmishsay Museum-Reserve;
- Karakalpakstan: “Dustlik” Recreation Center.
Context
- Pedestrian zones are a modern tool for developing the urban environment, creating convenience for local residents and guests.
- Such a solution increases tourist attractiveness, stimulates small and medium-sized businesses, and creates places for leisure and cultural recreation of citizens.
