TODAY, the BGC-Ortigas Bridge will be inaugurated, linking two major central business districts (CBDs) in Metro Manila - Ortigas Center and Bonifacio Global City (BGC). What if the new bridge enabled pedestrians, cyclists and convenient public transport to have more efficient travel between BGC and Ortigas Center? Accordingly, the new bridge was designed to serve motor vehicles - with two car lanes each way and hardly a sidewalk. The completion of the BGC-Ortigas Bridge presents a huge opportunity to alleviate congestion while enhancing the utility and functionality of the bridge. One option is to declare the BGC-Ortigas Bridge as "car-free" and restrict it only to public transport, pedestrians and cyclists.

Source: Manila Times June 11, 2021 16:52 UTC