Ayala Avenue

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Ayala Avenue
Ayala avenue street view.jpg
Namesake Zóbel de Ayala family
Length2.3 km (1.4 mi)
RestrictionsTrucks, pedicabs, and tricycles not allowed between Gil Puyat Avenue and EDSA
Location Makati
North endMetropolitan Avenue
Major
junctions
N190 (Philippines).svg N190 (Gil Puyat Avenue)
South endAH26 (N1) sign.svg AH 26 (N1) (EDSA)
Construction
Completion1950s

Ayala Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Makati, the Philippines. It is one of the busiest roads in Metro Manila, crossing through the heart of the Makati Central Business District. Because of the many businesses located along the avenue, Ayala Avenue is nicknamed the " Wall Street of the Philippines" and dubbed in the 1970s and 1980s as the " Madison Avenue of the Philippines". [1] [2]

Contents

History

Ayala Avenue south of Makati Avenue, 1982 Manila December 1982-5.jpg
Ayala Avenue south of Makati Avenue, 1982

Ayala Avenue's segment from the present-day Gil Puyat (Buendia) Avenue to Makati Avenue used to be the primary runway of the Nielson Airport, which was inaugurated in 1937 and was one of the first airports built in Luzon, while its extension occupies a segment of an old road that connected the Santa Ana Park and McKinley–Pasay Road. [3] [4] [5] The airport was destroyed during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines on December 10, 1941, and resumed operations after the end World War II in 1947. The airport closed in 1948 and its permanent facilities were passed on the owner of the land, Ayala y Compañía. The runways were then converted into roads as part of Ayala's plan to build a new business district in the area. [6] The modern avenue was completed in the mid-1950s, [7] eventually connecting it to Highway 54 (now EDSA). [8]

It later created a new segment between Kamagong Street and Metropolitan Avenue, connecting it to South Avenue. [9] In 1998, a flyover was built for left turners onto EDSA northbound. [10]

The avenue, particularly its extension north of Gil Puyat Avenue, was also once a component road of Circumferential Road 3 of Manila's arterial road network. [11]

Bicycle lanes

The middle lane of Ayala Avenue is designated as a public transport lane, while the outermost lane is designated as a bicycle lane. Ayala Avenue, westbound (Makati; 01-31-2021).jpg
The middle lane of Ayala Avenue is designated as a public transport lane, while the outermost lane is designated as a bicycle lane.

In 2020, in response to the growing popularity of bicycle commuting and ownership amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Makati Central Estate Association (MaCEA) and Ayala Land through its Make it Makati campaign designated 3-meter-wide (9.8 ft) bicycle lanes along Ayala Avenue from Gil Puyat Avenue to EDSA, protected by bollards and exclusive to non-motorized bicycles and scooters. Bicycle boxes were also added to intersections to allow left-turns. The lanes underwent a trial run on August 7, 2020, and were completed on September 7, 2020. Following this, designated stops for public transport services were also moved to the middle lane of the road. [12]

Shared lanes scheme controversy

On February 10, 2023, Make It Makati announced plans to replace the Ayala Avenue bicycle lanes with sharrows effective February 15, prompting opposition from cyclists and organizations concerned about safety. [13] [14] Despite backlash, Make It Makati proceeded with the changes, leading to the formation of the #MakeItSaferMakati movement. [15] [16] [17] On February 12, the movement organized a protest bike ride along Ayala Avenue. In response, Make It Makati deferred the implementation of the sharrows scheme to March 6, to gather feedback and engage in dialogue with the biking community. [14] [16] [18] [19]

Landmarks

Ayala Center

The Ayala Center, which comprises eight distinct shopping centers, is partially located on Ayala Avenue, specifically the Glorietta complex, including Rustan's, 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati Shangri-La Hotel and One Ayala.

Ayala Triangle

The Ayala Triangle Ayalatriangle.jpg
The Ayala Triangle

The Ayala Triangle is a sub-district of the Makati Central Business District, comprising the parcel of land between Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, as well as the buildings on those streets. Ayala Corporation itself and many of its subsidiaries and affilities, many multinational companies, banks and other major businesses are located within the triangle. A few upscale boutiques, restaurants and a park called Ayala Triangle Gardens are also located in the area.

PBCom Tower

PBCom Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the Philippines, is located at Ayala Avenue and V.A. Rufino Street. It serves as the headquarters of the Philippine Bank of Communications. It was the tallest building in the Philippines from 2000 to 2017.

Apartment Ridge

Apartment Ridge is a complex of apartment and condominium buildings along the streets of Makati and Ayala Avenues outside Urdaneta Village. In this area, The Peninsula Manila, Makati Tuscany, Discovery Primea, The Estate Makati, Ritz Towers, Pacific Plaza Condominium, Twin Towers, and Urdaneta Apartments are located along the avenue.

Government-owned buildings

Other famous buildings

Building along Ayala Avenue past its intersection with Makati Avenue Ayala Avenue (Makati; 04-15-2022).jpg
Building along Ayala Avenue past its intersection with Makati Avenue

Ayala Avenue is home to many other landmark buildings, which house many large Philippine businesses including:

Other structures

Intersections

Intersection of Ayala and Makati Avenues Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, PSE (Makati; 01-31-2021).jpg
Intersection of Ayala and Makati Avenues

The entire route is located in Makati. 

kmmiDestinationsNotes
AH26 (N1) sign.svg AH 26 (N1) (EDSA)Southern terminus. Traffic light intersection. No left turn allowed. Continues south as McKinley Road.
Recoletos StreetNorthbound entrance only. Closed access to Urdaneta Village.
Apartment Ridge RoadNorthbound entrance and exit only.
West end of Ayala-EDSA Flyover
East StreetTraffic light intersection.
Courtyard DriveTraffic light intersection
Parkway DriveTraffic light intersection. Access to Glorietta complex.
West Street, Fonda StreetNo access from opposite directions.
Makati Avenue Traffic light intersection.
Paseo de Roxas Traffic light intersection
V.A. Rufino StreetTraffic light intersection. No left turn allowed from southbound.
H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo StreetTraffic light intersection.
Amorsolo Street Southbound entrance and exit only.
N190 (Philippines).svg N190 (Gil Puyat Avenue)Traffic light intersection. No left turn allowed.
Malugay StreetNo access from opposite directions.
Yakal StreetFormer traffic light intersection.
Kamagong StreetTraffic light intersection. No left turn allowed from northbound. Avenue becomes one-way northbound.
Metropolitan AvenueTraffic light intersection. Northern terminus. Continues north as South Avenue.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

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