Triangle of health

Portions of Ayala Avenue, Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue may soon be closed to traffic for four hours each Sunday in the interest of health and fitness.

The city government of Makati, through a draft ordinance, is looking at the possibility of closing the inner lanes of the so-called Ayala Triangle in the city’s Central Business District to accommodate walkers, joggers and other fitness buffs.

With very few vehicles passing through these roads during the weekends, the Ayala Triangle is a suitable venue for fitness events and activities.

The three roads are some of the busiest in the city on workdays. Under the draft ordinance, the three roads would be closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. during Sundays.

Mayor Jejomar Binay said the ordinance would "help promote a culture of fitness among residents and visitors and make the city a regular venue for fitness buffs who need an area that is clean, safe and free from vehicle smoke." – Marvin Sy