I was on my way to Robinsons Galleria one day when I spotted a series of green bicycles near one of the passenger unloading/loading areas in Emerald Avenue (F. Ortigas Jr. Road).
I looked for news or press releases about this environment-friendly project from the Pasig local government online, however, I did not find any. The project, which is a bike-sharing program within the Ortigas Central Business District should be a welcome initiative for many Ortigas residents and working professionals alike. Not only it promotes less car use, but it also promotes bicycling as a form of exercise (although most people do walk in Ortigas).
I am not sure how many bike-share end point stations are already active, but according to the bike-share map, there are 10 stations where bikes are available that are near the Ortigas CBD.
- Ortigas Ave.
- Sapphire Station
- City Golf Station
- Ortigas Park Station
- Frontera Verde Station
- DEPED Station
- AMA/DAP Station
- San Antonio Station
- St. Martin Station
- City State Station
I have not tried using the bike-share system. It seems like the service is card-operated, as there is a card reading machine beside the bicycles. There is a sign-up process before you can use and unlock one of the bicycles. A few days ago I saw two bikes gone from the rack, seems like some are already familiar with how the service works.
