Smooth flowing interconnectivity and accessibility towards the different modes of transportation best describes the way how travelling is today via the existing LRT/MRT lines. In places where trains intersect with other lines (e.g., EDSA-Taft, LRT 2 Araneta Cubao - MRT 3 Cubao and Recto-Doroteo Jose Stations) the provision of appropriate linkages is of primary importance the reason why these pedestrian linkages were made possible for the benefit of the riding public.
At EDSA-Taft, a footbridge and pedestrian walkway linking the LRT and MRT stations was opened in March 2003 to facilitate a hassle-free passenger interchange. The pedestrian link connecting LRT-EDSA to MRT-EDSA located outside the Metropoint Shopping Mall allows transferring passengers the option of another access to the two (2) LRT/MRT systems via the streets below. Aside from this, an overpass walkway has been built to allow passengers alighting at the west platform of EDSA station to transfer to the east side in going to the MRT-3 without having to go down the station. With these facilities, safety, security and mobility is assured.
Similar structures connecting Line 2 with Line 3 and the Recto elevated walkway linking LRT-2 Recto Station with Doroteo Jose Station of the LRT Line 1 System are now operational.
Elevated walkway connecting the Yellow Line and Purple Line
Recto elevated walkway as seen from afar.
Temporary stairway connected to the east side of D.Jose Station
Translucent roofing provide ample lighting for passengers
Guards manning inspection area at an entrance to Recto Station
The Gateway link enables passengers to travel to and from any destination using the LRT-2 and 3 systems. The pedestrian link can be found just above the open parking area of the Araneta Coliseum connecting the southeast concourse level of the LRT-2 to the northeast concourse level of MRT-3 via an elevated walkway. On the other hand, the Recto link provides access to passengers coming from the southern part of the metropolis to eastern Metro Manila and vice versa through the east platform level of the Doroteo Jose Station of Line 1 to the northwest concourse level of the Recto Station of Line 2 via a covered walkway and lighted hallway.
Purple Line and Blue Line elevated walkway connecting Araneta Center - Cubao Station to Cubao Station of Line 3 passing through Araneta Coliseum and New Farmers Plaza
A portion of the Gateway link connecting
Farmer's Plaza
to Araneta Coliseum
Elevated walkway right beside the Araneta Coliseum
Entrance to Araneta-Cubao Station of Line 2 from Gateway Mall
Such is how safe and convenient travelling can be today with amenities that truly offer enhanced passenger comfort for the thousands of daily mass rail transit commuters using the three (3) existing LRT/MRT lines.
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