Monumento Bagong Barrio Busway Concourse Renovation

Edsa Busway Concourse Renovation Phase 1 The EDSA Busway Modernization is a major, multi-year government initiative to transform the bus system into a more efficient, accessible, and modern public transport backbone for Metro Manila . Here's a breakdown of the recent and upcoming developments: The Monumento and Bagong Barrio stations are undergoing a major rehabilitation as part of the Phase 1 of the EDSA Busway Modernization project . Here's the latest status: 📋 Project Scope & Timeline · Construction Status: Work began in August 2025, with a completion target by mid-2026 (specifically the 2nd or 3rd quarter) . · Budget: The Phase 1 rehabilitation for these stations (including North Ave and Guadalupe) costs approximately ₱212-253 million . 🛠️ Planned Upgrades The stations will be modeled after the new North Avenue and Kamuning stations to be more "commuter-centric" : · Wider Platforms & New Shelters: Improved waiting areas . · Accessibility Features: Elevators, escalators, and tactile paving for PWD and senior citizens . · Better Facilities: New guard posts, signages, fare matrices, and vertical louvers for shade . · Direct Concourse (Planned): The DOTr envisions standalone concourses, so passengers don't have to climb MRT-3 stations to access the busway, though specific designs for these two are still in progress . New & Upgraded Stations (2026) · Kamuning Station (Opening Q1 2026): A modern model station with elevators, escalators, covered walkways, and a new footbridge replacing the steep "Mt. Kamuning" structure . It's part of the P89-million project . · Three New Stations (Construction 2026): Bidding awarded for new stations in Cubao, Magallanes, and the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Construction begins Q1 2026, with completion targeted by Q4 2026 . ♿ Focus on Accessibility Following President Marcos Jr.'s directive, the DOTr is prioritizing vulnerable commuters: · All stations will be equipped with wheelchair lifts . · All 18 elevators at six stations are now fully operational . · New infrastructure (like the Kamuning Station) features tactile paving and clear signage for the blind . 💳 Modernized Operations · Cashless Payments: "Scan to Pay" via QRPH is now available, alongside Beep card reloading through GCash and Maya . · Expanded Fleet: The fleet now has 751 modern buses . · Smart Surveillance: 166 CCTV cameras (21 with AI) monitor operations and violations to improve efficiency . 🔮 Future Outlook & Long-Term Plans · Model Expansion: The Kamuning station will be a prototype for rehabilitating stations in Bagong Barrio, Balintawak, and Guadalupe . · Private Partnership (PPP): The DOTr is preparing the terms for a public-private partnership to operate the busway, with major companies showing interest . · Possible Phaseout: The MMDA has noted that the busway may be removed once the MRT-3's capacity is significantly expanded to accommodate its passengers .