- Poor infrastructure in Manila and Quezon City is increasing traffic congestion and fuel costs.
- Dedicated buses are being introduced through a partnership to enhance mobility in key corridors of Metro Manila.
Manila dedicates EDSA bus lane for foreign dignitaries ahead of ASEAN Summit
What happened
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that an additional lane has been added to the EDSA busway in Manila for delegate convoys ahead of the ASEAN Summit. This lane is designated for foreign dignitaries and will operate along the EDSA busway section connecting Ayala Avenue to Roxas Boulevard. To compensate for the lane repurposing, 50 additional public buses were deployed to the EDSA busway starting November 12.
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Why it matters
The measure is part of efforts to enhance mobility in key corridors of Metro Manila, which is currently facing increased traffic congestion and rising fuel costs due to poor infrastructure. The Philippines is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit, which will welcome heads of state and representatives from several nations.
Dedicated buses are being introduced through a partnership to enhance mobility in key corridors of Metro Manila.
From english.pravda.ru
Who's involved
- ManilaThe capital city of the Philippines where the bus lane is located.
- EDSAThe thoroughfare within Manila where the dedicated bus lane is located.
- PhilippinesThe country hosting the ASEAN Summit and the bus lane event.