EDSA Busway security makeover continues

THE EDSA Busway is undergoing a makeover for security and accessibility, especially for the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said Monday.

Busway stations in Monumento, Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, Philam and Guadalupe are being fitted with footbridges, elevators and CCTV cameras, the DoTr said.

A total of 166 CCTV cameras are expected to boost operational capability and monitor busway regulation violations.

NEW STATION Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista leads the opening of the EDSA-Philam Busway Station and the rehabilitated footbridge equipped with three elevators to assist commuters in Quezon City on July 15, 2024. PHOTO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the DoTr would make improvements to cover the entire 18 busway stations.

These improvements are for the safety and ease of passengers. This is the answer to concerns over accessibility and comfort in commuting, especially for seniors and PWDs, Bautista said during the opening of the Philam Station.

«We will ask for additional budget for this [additional man lifts, smart traffic surveillance system],» he added.

Advertisement Metropolitan Manila Development Authority acting chairman Romando Artes and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista lead the opening of the EDSA-Philam Busway Station and the rehabilitated footbridge equipped with three elevators to assist commuters on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Metropolitan Manila Development Authority acting chairman Romando Artes and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista lead the opening of the EDSA-Philam Busway Station and the rehabilitated footbridge equipped with three elevators to assist commuters on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Metropolitan Manila Development Authority acting chairman Romando Artes and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista lead the opening of the EDSA-Philam Busway Station and the rehabilitated footbridge equipped with three elevators to assist commuters on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Metropolitan Manila Development Authority acting chairman Romando Artes and