traffic

Traffic is making it harder to be a parent

The modern world, with its conveniences and evils, is affecting the family in ways more pronounced than ever. Social media, for example, allows a person to acquire information in real time.  But it also provides a level…

San Juan limits parking along Mabuhay Lanes

San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez has issued an executive order regulating the use as parking areas along roads designated as part of the Mabuhay Lanes of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Executive Order No. GGG-02-004 prohibits…

MMDA to errant drivers: Our high-tech cameras can spot you

In preparation for implementing the “no-physical contact apprehension policy” starting next month, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has warned drivers who conceal or tamper with their license plates that they can still be identified through its…

MMDA issues traffic advisory to motorists for EDSA rites

MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has warned motorists of possible traffic along the northbound lane of Edsa from Santolan to the People Power Monument since organizers of the Edsa People Power anniversary will hold…

Airport buses offer rides to Makati, Roxas Blvd.

To “guarantee enhanced travel experiences for passengers,” authorities have fielded premium buses to take flyers to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said an initial six premium buses were…

Businesswoman shot dead during traffic jam in Parañaque

MANILA — A 66-year-old woman was killed after she was shot several times inside her vehicle in Parañaque on Tuesday. A report reaching Senior Supt. Ariel Andrade, the city’s chief of police, said Yolanda Dela Rosa Manatad…

Plan to close streets for Edsa museum scrapped; traffic plan for anniversary set

MANILA — Due to concerns over traffic jams along Edsa and White Plains Avenue in Quezon City, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Thursday that the plan to close the westbound lane of White Plains…

MMDA: Restrict candidates’ use of roads

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants to regulate the use of roads for political candidates’ proclamation rallies, motorcades and miting de avance. “That’s what we talked about, (Commission on Elections) Comelec Chair Andres Bautista and I.…

‘Road sharing’ demo to close parts of Roxas Blvd on Sunday

Parts of Roxas Boulevard will be closed Sunday morning for an activity that hopes to demonstrate how “road sharing”—a concept that encourages commuters to reduce their dependence on cars—would look like. The activity was earlier scheduled to…

Imperial couple, Aquino discuss Metro traffic jams

Although he may not find himself tied up in Metro Manila’s heavy traffic, which is partly due to the popularity of Japanese-made cars, Emperor Akihito said “congestion” was one of the major issues in the transportation sector.…

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