Seemingly unmindful of the harmful effect on businesses, employment, and the economy of its ill-fated truck ban, the City of Manila’s may reinstate its expanded truck ban. The ban which was largely blamed for the congestion in…
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched a P295-million digital traffic signal system, one that can automatically calculate vehicular volume and tell which lane in an intersection needs “more green-light time.” Under the first phase of…
According to the MMDA’s Facebook page: the number coding scheme is lifted (Metro Manila wide / all cities) on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.…
MANILA, Philippines—The first two days of the implementation of the “zipper lane” along Edsa was a success, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on its weekly radio program. On Thursday, the MMDA opened a “zipper lane,”…
How do motorists and shoppers avoid getting stuck in traffic during the holiday season? The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has counted 17 ways. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino reiterated on the agency’s weekly radio program on Sunday…
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Thursday it would temporarily postpone the retraining of its personnel as part of its preparation for the holiday season. In an interview on Inquirer Radio 990AM, MMDA…
MMDA has released information on some possible disruptions to traffic flow this weekend: ADVISORY: Schedule of Road Re-blocking from November 22-25, 2013 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM in the following areas: 1.Along EDSA between C. Jose St.…
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reminded candidates in the Oct. 28 barangay (village) elections to refrain from holding campaign motorcades on major thoroughfares in the metropolis or face a poll-related offense. “There is a total…
In cyberspace, at least, there is no shortage of “solutions” for commuters dealing with Metro Manila’s daily traffic jams. And the smartphone may be their best chance at finding the easiest way around those bottlenecks and gridlocks.…
MANILA, Philippines — An air-conditioned bus caught fire along Edsa in Cubao, Quezon City, Radyo Inquirer 990AM said Thursday. Emma Loristo of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said authorities were trying to extinguish the flames on…
