The sidewalk on Chua Boc Street in Dong Da District was clear on Tuesday, with motorbikes neatly parked in their slots. The street, where several clothing stores are located, was often crowded with food and beverage stalls doing business on the pavement.
About a week earlier, Hanoi relaunched its sidewalk cleanup campaign, dealing with violations regarding traffic and urban and public order in the city. The goal is to return the sidewalks to their original state and to giving spaces back to pedestrians. Those who resist the new regulations could see their vehicles and objects, such as billboards, seized.
The sidewalk running along Hang Dao St. in the Hoan Kiem District was clear of obstructions on Wednesday.
Nguyen Thai Hoc St., spanning a length of 1.7 kilometers, no longer has paintings and frames on the sidewalk.
The authorities of Hang Dao Ward remind people not to display things that intrude on the sidewalks.
Hanoi's sidewalk cleanup campaign has three phases. The first phase, which was already completed on Feb. 28, informs and encourages people to abide by the policies and to restore streets and sidewalks to their original state.
During the second phase, which will be carried out until the end of this month, the authorities will perform inspections and will deal with violations regarding urban and public order, including responding to behavior that encroaches on streets and sidewalks for different purposes, such as selling things or parking vehicles.
The third phase, to be implemented up until Nov. 1, involves authorities patrolling areas to ensure violations do not occur again.
Police vehicles patrol Hang Ca Street for violations, with several motorbikes still seen parked on the streets and the sidewalks.
