Marikina's Gil Fernando Avenue Goes Car-Free Every Sunday Morning! 🚴♀️🌞 Exciting news for Marikina City! Starting this weekend, the bustling Gil Fernando Avenue will transform into a car-free haven every Sunday morning. From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., a 700-meter stretch from Xeland Marikina to Comedor Restaurant will be closed to motor vehicles, giving pedestrians and cyclists a space to move, exercise, and enjoy a quieter morning. Tet Curry, Cultural Head of Marikina, shared that the goal of this initiative is to promote active transport, encourage a healthy lifestyle, foster togetherness of family and community, and boost tourism. Expect fun community activities like Zumba sessions, jogging, cycling, and even a dedicated kiddie zone for young bikers. The city also plans to introduce a Sunday bazaar later on, but for now, the focus is on boosting foot traffic for the existing businesses along Gil Fernando Avenue. This initiative is a fantastic way to bring the community ...
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