San Juan to Ban Cars, Make "Walkable City" The city of San Juan has unveiled a plan to make its oldest district, Isleta, livable and walkable.
Isleta is a small island connected to mainland Puerto Rico by a series of bridges and a ferry. These are not enough to suit the needs of its citizens. Banning automobiles from Old San Juan and adding a light rail system are the first and most important steps, followed by the revitalization of old neighborhoods, an emphasis on public spaces and walkability and new mixed-use developments. The plan affects Isleta, which is composed of Puerta de Tierra and the more well-known and touristy Old San Juan, and the Convention Center District. Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Planificación. Portal de la Junta de Planificacion de Puerto Rico.