Say Goodbye to 'Mt. Kamuning' — Marcos Inspects the New Elevator-Equipped EDSA Footbridge
If you've ever had to cross the old EDSA Kamuning footbridge — lovingly nicknamed "Mt. Kamuning" by frustrated commuters — you know the struggle. That towering, steep overpass was one of the most dreaded pedestrian crossings in Metro Manila. Well, say goodbye to the leg workout, because President Marcos Jr. just inspected the brand-new replacement, and it's a massive upgrade.
Accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, their son William Vincent, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, the President first climbed the old footbridge — the one he ordered torn down last year — before checking out the new one. The new footbridge now features an elevator, wheelchair lift, direct access to the Kamuning Busway Station, expanded platforms, waiting sheds, proper lighting, and clear wayfinding signage.
The old footbridge was a nightmare for seniors, PWDs, and basically anyone carrying heavy bags. It wasn't even connected to the busway station, forcing commuters to navigate traffic just to catch a bus. The new design fixes all of that, making the crossing accessible and actually connected to public transport — the way it should have been from the start.
With the new infrastructure in place, the government expects the number of daily passengers using the Kamuning Station to jump from the previous 3,000-5,000 to around 8,000. That's a significant boost for public transport usage in one of EDSA's busiest corridors. The improvements also include better shelter from rain and sun — two things Filipino commuters deal with daily.
It's a small but meaningful win for the commuting public. While bigger infrastructure projects like the subway and new rail lines are still years away, at least thousands of daily commuters along EDSA Kamuning won't have to treat their morning walk as a cardio session anymore. Now if only they could do this for every footbridge in Manila...
Source: The Manila Times
