BGC to enact one-way scheme starting September
Starting
September 17, 2018, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) will be implementing a new one-way
scheme in key roads along its city center to help improve traffic flow and
lessen traffic congestion as shown in the map below:
“A
one-way traffic flow is the most efficient traffic circulation scheme for BGC’s
street grid network because it maximizes the width of the street that is available
for traffic, reduces the conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at
intersections, and minimizes the time that vehicles and pedestrians are stopped
at traffic signals. Overall, BGC should become less congested and faster to
travel in with a one-way traffic scheme” said Bonifacio Estate Services
Corporation General Manager, Jun Galvez.
BGC,
as one of the country’s top central business and lifestyle districts, is rapidly
developing with high-rise condominiums, offices, shopping malls, entertainment
centers, museums, and educational institutions. These developments attract
traffic from all over Metro Manila and in addition, a large volume of pass-by
traffic between C-5, EDSA and Makati passes through BGC which creates congestion
during rush hours.
The
one-way traffic scheme is intended to address this large volume of vehicles
that go to and pass through BGC. A similar one-way traffic scheme was
implemented in the Makati CBD in the past which reduced traffic congestion and
improved travel time in the area.
To
make sure that the new one-way scheme will become effective, BGC will continue
its existing wheel clamping and towing operations to curb illegal street
parking and keep its major streets free of obstructions. To further reduce the
incidence of illegal parking, BGC recently launched an app for both iOS and
Android devices to help motorists easily find parking spots within the city.
For further
information on BGC’s traffic rules, visit the official Facebook page facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph.
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