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Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has addressed the 11-year backlog of motorcycle plates. Marcos has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to expedite the production and distribution of the motorcycle plates, which has been lagging since 2014. “This year, we have […]
The vice chairman of the House Committee on Transportation said motorcycle curfews are needed in residential areas to address noise pollution and on some highways to save lives of pedestrians and motorcycle riders alike. Muffler noise of motorcycles is also a “contentious issue, especially in residential areas and near schools and churches,” Quezon Third District […]
Traffic adjustments will be implemented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at the EDSA-Kamuning area (southbound) following an inspection and traffic assessment amid the flyover’s partial closure. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said motorcycles will no longer be allowed on the EDSA-Kamuning service road starting Friday, May 3, but will instead be guided […]
In response to public concerns, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan halted motorcycle clamping in the city. “Ako ay naglabas ng kautusan na ipatigil ang clamping ng motor sa Lungsod ng Maynila,” Lacuna announced. Through a memorandum from the Manila Barangay Bureau under Dir. Diosdado Santiago, the barangays are informed that the clamping of motorcycles is currently […]
In the spirit of Christmas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the ride-hailing companies Angkas and Joyride Philippines gave away grocery packs to motorcycle riders at two locations in Quezon City. The activity was led by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Assistant General Manager for Operations Assistant David Angelo Vargas, Traffic Discipline […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received motorcycles as donation for its Motorcycle Riding Academy, this time from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes thanked Abalos for being very supportive of the MMDA’s programs and projects even after his stint at the agency. […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received a donation of 10 motorcycles from Senator Sonny Angara. Angara initiated the donation in support of the MMDA’s Motorcycle Riding Academy which is set to open on September 27. The Motorcycle Riding Academy will provide riders formal training on both theoretical and practical aspects of motorcycle riding, as […]
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 […]
Senator Dick Gordon reiterated that the law he authored seeking to prevent the commission of crimes by motorcycle-riding suspects does not impose the installation of metal license plates, referred to as “doble plaka,” on the front and rear of every motorcycle. Gordon, who chairs the Senate justice and human rights committee, said Republic Act (RA) […]
Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is urging authorities to put up covered motorcycle lay-by areas along major roads in Quezon City and other parts of Metro Manila. His appeal is contained in a resolution he introduced in the city council and is addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works […]