How I'd love to go to Roxas Boulevard and walk to the bay area on Sundays, which would now be car-free by virtue of the ordinance signed by Manila Mayor Dr. Honey Lacuna.
At least walking to the Roxas Boulevard side of Luneta will assure me that I would only wait for bikes when crossing the road beginning May 26.
In a press release, the LGU said residents of Manila and other parts of the National Capital Region will soon have a portion of the northbound and southbound lanes of Roxas Boulevard car-free for their walking, jogging, running, and biking exercises on Sundays, from 5:00 am to 9:00 am.
This, after Lacuna signed on Monday, May 13, Ordinance No. 9047 to make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free and promote healthy lifestyles.
“We will make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free starting on May 26, Sunday. I personally inspected Roxas Boulevard to make sure the road will be ready for the people who will exercise. We checked for any hazards and gave instructions to make sure the road, sidewalk, bay walk, and connecting roads are cleared of hazards and garbage,” Mayor Lacuna said shortly after the Manila City Council approved the ordinance.
She commended the city council for "supporting our efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among Manileños and other Metro Manila residents."
“Special mention to Councilor Salvador Philip Lacuna for this initiative to motivate people to exercise, promote the beauty of the Manila Bay area, and support the continuing order of the Supreme Court for a healthy Manila Bay,” the mayor added.
Multiple benefits
Lacuna said the car-free Sundays on Roxas Boulevard could encourage people to shed off some of the excess weight they gained during the pandemic while they appreciate the historical, cultural, and economic significance of Roxas Boulevard from Luneta to Quirino Avenue.
“Car-Free Sundays are not new because other NCR cities have done it. But what makes ours different and stand out is that it happens on Roxas Boulevard, which has been a significant part of the history, culture, politics, and economy of the city and the country," the mayor pointed out.
“People will experience a different perspective of Roxas Boulevard. They will have more time to appreciate its beauty and significance while walking, jogging, running, roller skating, and biking, instead of the sights going by like a blur while riding any vehicle,” she added.
“The walkers, joggers, runners, and bikers will get to see for themselves the results of the road reblocking and improvements underway on Roxas Boulevard. Waste management and public safety measures will be done to ensure the success of our pro-environment, healthy lifestyle activity,” Lacuna also noted.
Photo Credits to : Philippine Star
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