traffic

MMDA enforcers arrested by cops for ‘kotong’

Quezon City police arrested two traffic constables of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in an entrapment operation. A driver of a public utility vehicle complained that the MMDA enforcers asked for money in exchange for his confiscated…

Traffic advisory for Quezon City: take alternate routes this weekend

Motorists are advised to avoid some major roads in Quezon City this Friday up until Monday when the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will resume its road reblocking works. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)…

Bus Rapid Transit system planned for Metro Manila, Cebu

A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is being proposed for Metro Manila and Cebu City by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). The mass-transport system involves modern buses plying exclusive bus lanes and using specific stations.…

Rain floods Metro streets, snarls traffic anew

Another week, another incident of flood-induced traffic.  Rain that fell early evening on Thursday left several parts of Metro Manila flooded, stranding commuters and slowing traffic. Metro Manila Development Authority said flood on C5 (on ramp, northbound…

Earthquake disaster drill on July 2 may cause traffic disaster

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced the closure of parts of Roxas Boulevard, Manila for an earthquake disaster drill on Wednesday, July 2 from 7am to 3 pm.  Although the goal of being prepared for…

Hellish Friday traffic in store with rain forecast in Metro Manila, Luzon

Brace yourselves for more rain and heavy traffic today, as the Philippine weather bureau forecasts moderate to heavy rains on Friday in Metro Manila and parts of Luzon due to a low pressure area (LPA). Keep your…

Heavy rain triggers massive traffic slowdown in Metro Manila Thursday

If you were stuck in traffic on EDSA, SLEX or other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila on Thursday, count yourself as one of the tens of thousands similarly inconvenienced that day. Heavy rain triggered gutter-deep floods in…

President Aquino not spared from Thursday’s rain-induced traffic

Moderate to heavy rains on Thursday afternoon took their usual toll on Metro Manila traffic. Streets were flooded gutter deep after only a few minutes of rain, and traffic soon clogged up on major thoroughfares, particularly EDSA.…

New traffic violation fines take effect on June 19

The Department of Transportation and Communication’s newly promulgated traffic violation fines will take effect on June 19. Known as Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, the new fines and penalties include a long list of violations. Here are…

Waze to beat traffic, together

By now, many of us have found ways of improving the traffic situation, or at least get the better of it. Through numerous smartphone apps and social media sites, we can find out where the current…

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