It’s Official: Ayala Avenue Is Car-Free Every Sunday Until the End of 2023
It's here to stay, for now.
(SPOT.ph) What was once a month-long trial project in September is now extended until December. Following everyone’s “overwhelming response and support,” Makati City has announced that Ayala Avenue will officially be car-free every Sunday until the end of 2023.
Ayala Avenue will remain closed to traffic from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. in its entire 2.3-kilometer stretch from Courtyard Drive to HV Dela Costa/Salcedo Street on Sunday mornings for the rest of the year. Both the west-bound and east-bound lanes will be closed to vehicles for this initiative.
“This means you can now continue your Sunday morning fitness habit,” Make It Makati wrote in a post.
“Together, let’s continue enjoying the freedom of open streets, fostering healthier lifestyles, and uniting our community of runners, walkers, bikers, pet owners and furbabies, and skaters every Sunday.”
Car-free Sunday failed to push through on September 3 and 24 due to inclement weather and smog, respectively. These cancellations only fueled a stronger public clamor to extend this initiative beyond its initial trial period.
Also read: Free Yoga Class, Fitness Run on Ayala Avenue's Car-Free Sunday
Where to reroute for road closure in Ayala Avenue
Temporary road closure on Ayala Avenue will be implemented every Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Keep in mind the following for continued access to the Makati’s Central Business District:
Private transportation
- From Buendia: Take Ayala Avenue then turn left or right to Salcedo Street
- From EDSA: Take Ayala Avenue then turn right to Apartment Ridge or turn left to Courtyard Drive
Public transportation
- Buses: Take Buendia/Gil Puyat to access alternative routes.
- PUVs from Buendia: Take Ayala Avenue then turn left or right to Salcedo Street
- PUVs from EDSA: Take Ayala Avenue then turn right to Apartment Ridge or turn left to Courtyard Drive
Also read: Here's Where You Can Rent a Bike for Only P25 in Makati
Where to park near Ayala Avenue
Bringing a car to experience car-free Ayala Avenue?
Motorists will have to take the inner roads like Dela Rosa and Valero streets, park at a nearby mall or carpark, then walk to Ayala Avenue. Meanwhile, commuters can take a bus, jeep, or public utility vehicle to One Ayala then walk to Ayala Avenue.
