EDSA should be more accessible and safe for PWDs and seniors, according to a transport advocate. Luisito Gepuela of the Move as One Coalition said proper road design and public transportation are important for everyone.
According to Gepuela, designing roads and public spaces for PWD and the elderly helps everyone, because everyone will age someday. He referred to the “Lola test” as a measure of how comfortable public transportation is for the elderly.
Dagdag niya, dapat may maayos na sidewalks at bike lanes. Mas ligtas kung may concrete barrier sa bike lanes dahil maraming motorista ang hindi sumusunod sa patakaran.
Gepuela also mentioned that the policy should focus more on “move people, not cars.” More can be delivered through faster and more effective transportation if the use of private vehicles is reduced.
To reduce traffic on EDSA, it is also necessary to increase the capacity of mass transportation such as the LRT, MRT, and buses, and ensure that they are connected to each other for more convenient travel for passengers.
