EDSA
Also known as: Epifanio de los Santos Avenue · EDSA · Circumferential Road 4 · C-4
Definition
EDSA, officially the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (designated as Circumferential Road 4 or C-4), is a 23.8-kilometer (14.8 mi) access-controlled circumferential highway in Metro Manila, Philippines. It runs from Caloocan City in the north to Pasay City in the south, passing through Quezon City, San Juan, Mandaluyong, and Makati. Maintained by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), EDSA is the country’s most famous and heavily traveled transit corridor, hosting the MRT-3 line, EDSA Busway, and anchoring major financial centers like Makati CBD, Ortigas Center, and Cubao. (Wikipedia, EDSA Govt)
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | EDSA (road) |
| Wikidata | Q5335759 |
| DBpedia | EDSA_(road) |
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| Wiktionary | N/A |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | N/A |
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| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | Epifanio de los Santos Avenue EDSA C4 MRT3 Metro Manila traffic |
| ConceptNet | N/A |
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Also Known As
- Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
- EDSA
- Circumferential Road 4
- C-4
Examples and Analogies
- EDSA Busway: A dedicated center-lane bus transit system designed to move thousands of commuters daily along the highway corridor.
- Guadalupe Bridge: A major bridge structure on the EDSA that crosses the Pasig River, linking Makati directly to Mandaluyong.
Usage Scenarios
1. Commuting from Quezon City to Makati
A resident of Cubao takes the MRT-3 train along the EDSA corridor to reach their office in Ayala Avenue in 25 minutes.
2. Building a Commercial Plaza along EDSA
An investor purchases roadside commercial property in Mandaluyong to build a high-rise office tower and retail plaza.
Strategies
- Target commercial retail and BPO office developments near the major EDSA junctions to capture high urban passenger traffic.
- Verify local truck ban hours and city routing rules before establishing business distribution fleets.
Security and Safety Measures
- Adhere strictly to the city speed limits (60 km/h) and check vehicle condition before driving.
- Ensure that properties near the road do not violate DPWH zoning and easement limits.
Historical Context
The highway was built in 1940 under the administration of President Manuel L. Quezon to link the north and south. Originally named Junipero Serra Avenue and later Highway 54, it was renamed in 1959 in honor of historian Epifanio de los Santos. EDSA was the historic site of the 1986 People Power Revolution that ousted President Ferdinand Marcos, establishing itself as the political and economic heart of the country. (Wikipedia)
Challenges and Controversies
Severe Traffic Congestion
Commuters experience major traffic congestion at the Ortigas and Makati junctions during peak morning and evening rush hours.
Air and Noise Pollution
The high concentration of diesel buses and vehicles along the corridor creates significant environmental challenges for adjacent properties.