MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Transportation, in partnership with SM Group, began construction works on the much-awaited EDSA Busway Concourse on Tuesday (May 18).
DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the project will further boost the efficiency of the EDSA Busway. It will provide convenient and safe transport access to commuters, especially the vulnerable sectors, such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women.
“Mas magiging ligtas na ang pag akyat-baba ng mga pasahero sa mga sakayan. Mas kombinyente na rin ang pagsakay dahil magkakaroon pa ng ticket booths, concierge at turnstiles para sa automatic fare collection system,” he said.
The EDSA Busway Concourse is a joint project of the DOTr, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
SM Supermalls president Steven Tan said they aspire to provide a convenient, fast, and safe commuting experience for all Filipinos.
“The project is slated to start next month June 2021 and the target completion is within 10 months, so by the first quarter of 2022, we hope that everybody can already enjoy this convenient and pleasurable experience of commuting along EDSA,” he said.
Meanwhile, MMDA chairman Benjamin Abalos Jr. reported that there was a 47.3% average decrease in travel among public utility buses traveling along EDSA from January 2020 to January of this year. There is also a 89.81% or 9.61 kilometers per hour average increase in travel speed of our PUBs for the similar period. AAC
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