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A portion of Roxas Boulevard from Padre Burgos Avenue to Quirino Avenue in Manila is car-free every Sunday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. under the ‘Move Manila Car-Free Sundays By the Bay.’ Photo by Albert Alcain
Borje cited the broader implications of sustainable transport, stating, “The transition to car-free zones is a critical part of our climate agenda. Every step we take to reduce carbon emissions contributes to our collective fight against climate change. Creating sustainable cities is not only a necessity but a responsibility.”
Manila placed 60th out of 65 cities in the Urban Mobility Readiness Index 2023. The index assesses the readiness of cities for future mobility trends across social impact, infrastructure, market attractiveness, system efficiency and innovation. This excessive volume worsens traffic congestion, hampering productivity and causing billions of pesos in economic losses annually.
Pollution-related illnesses including asthma, bronchitis, and heart disease pose a serious risk, particularly to the next generation and the elderly.
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