CAR-FREE SUNDAYS ALONG ROXAS BOULEVARD STARTS MAY 26

STARTING May 26, a portion of Manila Bay along Roxas Boulevard will be closed to motorists every Sunday.

The move is to enable the public to freely and safely run, jog, walk, exercise, and bike.

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan on Monday signed Ordinance No. 9047 or the Move Manila program, that will make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free and promote healthy lifestyles.

“We will make Roxas Boulevard partly car-free starting May 26, Sunday. I personally inspected Roxas Boulevard to make sure the road will be ready for the people who will exercise,” Lacuna-Pangan said. 

The mayor, on Sunday inspected the area for any hazards and instructed concerned city hall departments to ensure the road, sidewalk, bay walk, and connecting roads were cleared of hazards and garbage during the implementation of the car-free day.

People living in Manila and other parts of the National Capital Region can do their physical activities with their families, including children at the stretch of Roxas Boulevard from Padre Burgos Circle to Quirino Avenue from 5 am to 9 am.

The ordinance wants 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.

It also encourages the public to appreciate the historical, cultural, and economic significance of Roxas Boulevard.

Concerned city hall departments were directed to notify the buildings, businesses, residents, and offices along Roxas Boulevard so they can participate and make the needed adjustments to their Sunday schedules.

Traffic advisories and guides on the location of water stations, parking areas, and first aid stations will be issued by the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB).