Safety And Accessibility Enhancement Through Pedestrianization And Bike Lanes: Revitalizing The University-Cbd Corridor In Urdaneta City

Abstract

The central business district (CBD) of cities focusseson the economic development and often the most densely populated. In the Philippines, CBD Urdaneta city in Pangasinan is no exclusion with a conservative volume of pedestrian end user and vehicular movement. On the hand,students in different universities and college are populating the highway during entering and departing during school days. To address these issues, urban planner and policymakers are exploring ways to revitalize the CBD and make it more accessible and livable.

One solution is to implement pedestrianization and bicycle lanes in the CBD, which can help to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote physical activity. These measures can also make the CBD more attractive to businesses, residents, and tourists.

This study aims to explore the potential benefits of revitalizing the Urdaneta Pangasinan CBD through pedestrianization and bicycle lanes. The study will employ a qualitative method approach. Interview as qualitative method that will be use to gather information about the community's perceptions and preferences regarding pedestrianization and bicycle lanes.The findings of this study can inform policymakers, urban planners, and community members about the potential benefits of pedestrianization and bicycle lanes in the University - CBD corridor.