By Gabriela Baron
The Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) is seen to ease traffic along Ortigas Avenue, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista said MRT-4 can accommodate thousands of passengers daily once it starts operations.
“Once operational, the more than 400,000 passengers expected to ride the MRT-4 will be more than grateful for solving the perennial traffic problem along the stretch of Ortigas Avenue,” Bautista said.
Bautista said the MRT-4 is expected to alleviate traffic problems along Ortigas Ave. in Pasig and Mandaluyong.
He added that it is also seen to encourage car users to take the train.
Awarded to Ricardo Rail Australia Pty Ltd. on Jan. 31, the consultant’s objective is to prepare for hand over to the Operations and Maintenance Concessionaire, and ensure that the designs of the Engineering and Architectural Consultant are followed.
The 13.4-kilometer proposed railway mass transit system aims to serve passengers from Rizal.
The 10-station, elevated metro rail transit will traverse along Ortigas Ave. and Ortigas Ave. Extension, starting at EDSA Station near Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City and ending at Taytay Station near the Taytay Public Market and the intersection of Taytay Diversion Road and Manila East Road. – cf
