BGC implementing one-way traffic scheme to ease congestion

Starting Sept. 17, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) will be implementing a new one-way scheme in key roads at the city center to help improve traffic flow and reduce road congestion.

“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 Corp. general manager Jun Galvez.

As one of the country’s top central business and lifestyle districts, BGC 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. A large volume of pass-by traffic between C-5, Edsa and Makati City also passes through BGC, adding to the congestion during rush hour.

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 central business district in the past, which reduced traffic congestion and improved travel time in the area.

To make sure that the new scheme will become effective, BGC will continue conducting wheel-clamping and towing operations to curb illegal 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 find parking spots within the city with ease.

For further information on BGC’s traffic rules, visit the official Facebook page facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph.