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TULFO WANTS SENATE PROBE ON LIVE WIRE ACCIDENTS

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the frequent accidents on the roads caused by the mishandling and improper maintenance of live wires and unattended wires. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 922, Tulfo noted that there has been an alarming increase in road accidents nationwide caused by live cable wire mishandling […]

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MMDA HIKES EDSA BUS LANE VIOLATION FINES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that an increase in fines for exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane regulation along EDSA will be imposed starting Monday, November 13. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes warned motorists not to pass through the EDSA Bus Carousel lane if they are unauthorized to use it or they will […]

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MMDA STUDIES EDSA ROAD SHARING SCHEME

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) bared its plans for the possible implementation of road sharing on the bike lane along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency is currently conducting a preliminary study focusing on the possibility of making it a shared lane for bicycles and motorcycles. […]

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MMDA, DOTR PREPARE FOR EDSA BUS LANE REPAIR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have lined up preparations for the possible influx of passengers as portions of EDSA Bus Carousel undergo emergency road repairs. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez assured that the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is ready to […]

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MMDA TO MOTORISTS: STAY OUT OF EDSA BUS LANE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued a stern warning to motorists and motorcycle riders to stay out of the EDSA Bus Carousel Lane after a fatal hit-and-run incident happened at the EDSA Shaw Boulevard tunnel-southbound recently. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency’s Metrobase was able to capture the incident where a […]

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PROVINCIAL BUSES ALLOWED IN EDSA DURING HOLY WEEK

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that provincial buses shall be allowed on EDSA during the Holy Week. From April 3 to 5, provincial buses will be allowed on EDSA from 10 pm to 5 am; and from April 6 to 10, round-a-clock. This is to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to […]

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MMDA TO PUT EXCLUSIVE BIKE, MOTORCYCLE LANES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will establish exclusive lanes for bicycles, public utility vehicles, and motorcycles along Commonwealth Avenue in a bid to ensure safety among road users and likewise promote the decongestion of traffic flow in the area. This was after the Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of Metro Manila mayors, agreed in […]

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MMDA EYES REVIVAL OF EXCLUSIVE MOTORCYCLE LANE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) opened its two-day motorcycle consultation workshop aimed to have a consensus and action plan to further improve traffic management along major thoroughfares, including the possible creation of an exclusive motorcycle lane, specifically along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Antonio Dimayuga III said that the […]

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MMDA OPENS EDSA MOTORCYCLE, BIKE REPAIR STATION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority today inaugurated a motorcycle and bicycle repair station at the ground level of Quezon Avenue flyover in EDSA for motorcycle riders and cyclists who need emergency road assistance. The repair station, which is open from 5am to 9pm, is equipped with basic repair and vulcanizing tools, as well as trained […]

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NUMBER CODING SCHEME STILL SUSPENDED – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) stands firm on its decision not to re-implement the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or the number coding scheme as traffic is still manageable even if the volume of vehicles on EDSA is slowly nearing pre-pandemic scale. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said he sees no need yet to […]