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Volkswagen to improve traffic with quantum computing

Yesterday, at the 2018 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Volkswagen Group announced its development of a smart traffic management system powered by quantum computers to increase global road transport efficiency. The German manufacturer’s team of IT experts have…

’Tis the season for malls to open an hour later than usual

Malls on major roads in Metro Manila will once again adjust their operating hours to avoid contributing to the expected traffic buildup during the holiday season. After a dialogue with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), all…

Expect heavier holiday traffic with 6 Metro bridges closed

Six bridges in Metro Manila have been closed for repairs since February, causing heavier traffic congestion as the holiday season nears. According to Melvin Navarro, National Capital Region director of the Department of Public Works and Highways…

Tips on minimizing car break-ins in traffic

There has been a series of viral videos on social media showing people attempting to open doors of cars while stuck in traffic. …

Estrella-Pantaleon bridge now open again, less than two days after closure

The Estrella-Pantaleon bridge linking Makati City and Mandaluyong city has been reopened is passable to motorists. Around 9:00pm of September 24, the orange barriers effectively closing the bridge were removed. According to nearby residents, several men drove…

C-5 South Link under way

Infrastructure giant Metro Pacific Investments Corp. said the first phase of its C-5 South Link Expressway project is on track and will be finished by March 2019, a statement showed. The first phase is a 2.2-km section…

Japan to assist MMDA craft 5-year traffic management action plan

To ease road congestion in the National Capital Region, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will assist the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in crafting a five-year traffic management action plan. In a statement Wednesday, Japan’s aid agency…

MMDA: Makati-Mandaluyong bridge closed starting Sept. 23

Brace for heavier traffic particularly in the cities of Mandaluyong and Makati as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) starts the repair of Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge on Sunday, Sept. 23. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, the…

Estrella bridge faces 30-month closure – DPWH

The 30-month closure of a bridge connecting the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong, which is set to start this month, can affect about 40,000 vehicles daily, diverting them to inner streets and aggravating  traffic conditions. In a…

Gov’t wants subway projects integrated

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has sought talks with the Makati City government to integrate underground train systems as a private sector offer to build a $3.7-billion (P200 billion) Makati subway project emerged. The Makati subway, proposed…

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