The agency is asking for stricter internal traffic management measures
These will help manage vehicular traffic and pedestrian crossings in the area
Segment 1 of the NLEX Connector has provided alternate routes to motorists traveling between Caloocan City and Manila City since the elevated tollway opened back in 2023. However, as new routes like these open, traffic flow in the areas can often get
We’re not kidding, this is real
The EDSA Rehabilitation Project had the right intentions and goals in mind, but higher-ups might have deemed it too premature or felt it was rushed, which was why the government eventually suspended the program. And since it was binned, we've
Which do you prefer?
If you've been driving around Metro Manila lately, you may have noticed that the countdown timers on traffic lights have essentially disappeared. That's because all the timers have been replaced by what the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority calls the 'adaptive
by Billy Caluag
At least for now
All eyes have been on EDSA over the past week with the government's proposed rehab project for arguably the metro's most notorious thoroughfare. Over the weekend, however, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended the implementation of the EDSA rehab, putting all
Did we hear a collective sigh of relief?
Maybe the prayers of motorists were particularly strong this Sunday. President Bongbong Marcos today announced that the planned EDSA rehabilitation this month is suspended. In a report by ABS-CBN, the president stated that he is suspending the planned interruption of the
The project is expected to last two years
We are a little over two weeks away from the start of the EDSA Rehabilitation Project, which is set to kick off on June 13, 2025. While the project is expected to be completed by 2027, traffic is expected to worsen almost
by Billy Caluag
Photos and videos will be coursed through the MMDA’s Public Information Office
Employees, officials, and other cohorts of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority are now prohibited from vlogging during official operations and work hours, as instructed by agency chief Romando Artes. He then reiterated that recording personal content is not restricted.In the official
by Billy Caluag
A sigh of relief for motorists
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has been a huge pain point for motorists over the past week. Following the incident that compromised the Marilao Interchange Bridge, NLEX Corporation had to close lanes and open a counterflow lane to make way for the
We’re not yet sure how it’ll affect traffic in the area
The Nuvali Flyover is officially open today, March 21. As expected, it'll shake up the traffic flow in the area, so residents of nearby villages and subdivisions as well as motorists who frequent this part of the south should take note.
We only hope good things to come out from this partnership
The traffic in the metro hasn't gotten that much better even post-pandemic. Sure, Davao City has overtaken Metro Manila in global rankings (according to the TomTom Traffic Index), and the latter has dropped to 15th overall, but is being 15th
They’ll also have to consult the commuting public first as well
Last week, news came out that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Metro Manila Council were looking at implementing adjusted working hours for employees of national government agencies to improve traffic. Now, the President has said that authorities are still
This isn’t the first time it’ll be implemented
Metro Manila traffic has supposedly improved according to a recent study-it's now reportedly better than traffic in Davao City, actually-but that doesn't mean it's all well and good in the capital. Traffic is still an issue, and
Roadworks are expected to finish by January 26, 2025
Residents of Sta. Mesa in Manila City, here's an important announcement: Expect heavier traffic than the usual on Magsaysay Boulevard.The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has just announced that there will be drainage construction along the major thoroughfare
It should avoid mixed signals
US researchers reckon we need a new traffic light alongside the red, yellow and green ones so autonomous vehicles (AVs) know when they can move in convoy.Speaking to TopGear.com, lead researcher Dr Ali Hajbabaie explained the team at North State
by Cat Dow
Numbers don’t lie
Do we have a traffic problem? Obviously. Look a little deeper, though, you might notice that our obsession with vehicle ownership (or, more likely, or lack of reliable public transportation) might also be a major factor in our country's congestion woes.
The closure is scheduled for May 1
If you traverse EDSA regularly-specifically the northern parts of it-then you're probably dreading the upcoming partial closure of the southbound portion of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently held a press briefing to discuss
Do you think this will help solve traffic?
EDSA traffic has gotten worse than ever, and it's no wonder authorities are trying to pull out every play in the book to help solve this perennial problem. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), for example, is currently studying the possibility of
Expect traffic to get worse as the repairs begin
A couple of years ago, the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover made headlines for the wrong reasons-the southbound portion was closed for a full month to make way for repairs. Now, it feels like deja vu, as the same segment is bound for
A lot of bottlenecks we encounter on the road are actually avoidable
Would you follow the speed on your driver display or satnav if it promised to keep you moving and out of traffic jams? That's the plan for future Google Maps updates.Removing unnecessary bottlenecks is the tech behemoth's latest proposal.
by Cat Dow
Do you think LGUs will agree to this?
As reported earlier, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will authorize traffic enforcers of local government units (LGUs) to continue implementing local traffic ordinances and issuing violation tickets, despite a Supreme Court order to make the single ticketing system mandatory in Metro
