Metropolitan Development Authority

MMDA’sMMDA’s MajorMajor TrafficTraffic andand TransportTransport ManagementManagement ProgramsPrograms

ANGELITOANGELITO S.S. VERGELVERGEL DEDE DIOSDIOS DirectorDirector IIIIII TrafficTraffic OperationsOperations CenterCenter Traffic and Transport Mandate

Republic Act 7924

ƒ The formulation, coordination, & monitoring of policies, standards, programs and projects to rationalize the existing transport operations, infrastructure requirements, the use of thoroughfares, and promotion of safe and convenient movement of persons and goods; ƒ Provision for mass transport systems and the institution of a system to regulate road users; and ƒ Administration and implementation of all traffic enforcement operations, traffic engineering services and traffic education programs, including the institution of a single ticketing system in Metropolitan Manila. Road Network

MM Road Network

• National Roads : 992.39 km • Local Roads : 2,366.00 km. • Private/ : 1,639.00 km Subdivision roads • Tolled Expressway : 37.00 km. ______TOTAL : 5,034.00 km.

• 10 Existing Radial Roads

• 6 Circumferential Roads 5 Existing/Partially Finished 1 Proposed Metro Manila Transport Situation

• Registered Motor Vehicle (2005): 1, 574,920 (about 35 % of the country’s total)

• Public Transport Modality – 25.7M passenger trips per day (78% of the total passenger trips)

• 4 Existing Mass Rail Transport System

TRAFFIC SITUATION AT EDSA:

• Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT): 156, 340 veh.

• Vehicle Density along EDSA (veh/km): approx. 565 vehicles/km (on both directions)

• Average Travel Speed: January 2006 - 29.9 km/hr (w/ classes) April 2006 – 33.8 km/hr (w/o classes)

Source: LTO MMUTIS MMDA TOC MMDAMMDA onon thethe Road…Road…

Traffic and Transportation Management

Major Issues / Problems • obstructions & illegal structures along carriageway • traffic signals & road geometry • public transport • perception of corruption • vehicular accidents/traffic safety • law enforcement and motorist’s education & awareness This has prompted us to a paradigm shift in public investments programming whereby substantial resources is concentrated on a few selected areas, in Valenzuela City this case the seven (7) identified transport corridors, so that the felt impact in over a short period of time is Malabon substantial. Caloocan

1. Commonwealth Avenue San Juan Manila 2. C-4 (EDSA) Mandaluyong

3. R-10 () Pateros 4. C-5 () 4. C-5 (Circumferential Road 5) 5. 6. MARCOS Highway Parañaque 7. MC ARTHUR Highway Las Pinas By allocating more funds for fewer but more significant road projects, government is assured Muntinlupa that the impact on the lives of Metro Manilans becomes more palpable. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

InitiativesInitiatives toto EliminateEliminate RoadRoad ObstructionsObstructions andand IllegalIllegal StructuresStructures SidewalkSidewalk ClearingClearing OperationsOperations

• To clear all roads from all types of obstructions such as illegal vendors, structures encroaching traffic, and others, thereby reducing side-street pedestrian accidents and vehicle- pedestrian conflicts.

• It hopes to bring order on the streets by bringing back the space allocated for commuters and pedestrians that used to spill and compete with motor vehicles on the carriageway.

• This initiative is guided with the principle that “sidewalks are beyond the commerce of men”. ConstructionConstruction ofof EmergencyEmergency BaysBays

• Emergency bays are designed to provide safe space for the motorists to do minor car problems or trouble shooting without worry from being towed.

• It is seen effective in preventing traffic jams caused by stalled vehicles. RoadRoad EmergencyEmergency ServicesServices

• Road emergency stations are designed to enable our traffic personnel to immediately act on vehicular accidents and remove all forms of obstructions within fifteen minutes (15) using emergency equipment. • Traffic management offices are likewise strategically situated at traffic zones so that law enforcers could immediately act on traffic problems. • These transparent field offices are so designed to get rid of illegal activities that are usually prevalent in non-transparent field offices. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

InitiativeInitiative toto ImproveImprove TrafficTraffic FlowFlow RotundaRotunda SchemeScheme usingusing UU--turnturn SlotsSlots

• A road intersection management solution wherein direct perpendicular conflict is being minimized without the use of traffic signal by allowing gradual merging of conflicting vehicles thereby ensuring continuous movement of vehicles. • Mitigates angle collision accidents that happen most at intersections. • Reduces the need for manpower and decreases expenditures in the operation and maintenance of traffic signal lights. NoNo left-turns left-turns & & No No BIGBIG ROTUNDAROTUNDA CrossingsCrossings at at intersectionsintersections w/ w/ SCHEMESCHEME footbridgefootbridge for for pedestpedestririansans

Removing the need for signal lights, saving time How it works? & minimizing conflict at intersections Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

InitiativesInitiatives toto ProvideProvide aa RationalRational PublicPublic TransportTransport SystemSystem PublicPublic TransportTransport TerminalsTerminals

• The EDSA-North Road Rail Terminal was developed purposely to integrate road and rail transport system.

• To provide safe and convenient transfer of commuters from MRT to PUVs or vice versa, thereby reducing congestion on the carriageway.

EDSA North Road-Rail Terminals ImprovedImproved Loading/UnloadingLoading/Unloading BaysBays

• Loading and unloading bays located at Cubao in Quezon City, Magallanes in Makati and in other areas are provided to ensure orderly loading/unloading of commuters by public utility vehicles.

• It provides safety and convenience to the riding public where chaotic situations are prevented.

Orderly queuing of buses Passenger Information

Safe and convenient transfer of passengers EDSAEDSA OrganizedOrganized BusBus RouteRoute ProgramProgram

ƒ Envisions to improve bus transport service in Metro Manila. ƒ To decongest EDSA by reducing the number of buses from the road (by limiting the number of buses on the line) ƒ To increase the revenue by optimizing load capacity and allowing faster turn-arounds through the following: a. Controlled bus dispatch scheme b. Exclusive bus separation c. Improved bus terminal facility d. Elimination of colorum vehicles and “trip-cutting” e. Pre-set unloading/loading time ƒ To increase the revenue thru savings in fuel costs for bus operators Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

InitiativesInitiatives toto AlleviateAlleviate RedRed TapeTape andand CorruptionCorruption MetropolitanMetropolitan TrafficTraffic TicketTicket

• Reduces costs and maximizing traffic rules enforcement efficiency through the application of appropriate information technology. • Allows errant motorists to settle their traffic violation fines conveniently through Metrobanks. • Generates accurate, relevant and timely information from the traffic enforcement database that could be used in decision-making. • Improves the image and integrity of traffic rules enforcement in Metro Manila through the provision of information and record security mechanism as well as performance check system. NonNon--PhysicalPhysical ContactContact ApprehensionApprehension

• Camera apprehension provides an efficient law enforcement system. • Curbs illegal activities such as robbery/extortion usually perpetuated by enterprising traffic enforcers. • In busy roads, side-street physical apprehension normally delays movement of other vehicles, and most often, conflicts or arguments between the officer and the violator arise. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

InitiativesInitiatives toto PromotePromote RoadRoad SafetySafety ConstructionConstruction ofof PedestrianPedestrian FootbridgesFootbridges

• Our Agency is seen active in the promotion of pedestrian safety through the construction of pedestrian footbridges. Footbridges provide better and safer mobility and a faster flow of vehicular traffic because people will no longer walk across via pedestrian lanes. InstallationInstallation ofof SeeSee--thruthru FencesFences

• See-thru fences serve as “cushions” that secure pedestrians from hazardous maneuverings of drivers of motor vehicles.

• Prevents jaywalking and illegal activities that hamper traffic flow.

• At loading/unloading areas, it prevents spillage of pedestrians on carriageway. PedestrianPedestrian SignagesSignages andand FacilitiesFacilities

• Street furniture such as waiting sheds & urinals are designed to promote an orderly and environment-friendly society.

• These street furniture are painted with attractive color (pink) to establish a character and identity in the Metropolis. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

InitiativesInitiatives toto ImproveImprove LawLaw EnforcementEnforcement andand MotoristMotorist’’ss EducationEducation Establishment of Traffic Academy

• It was established to professionalize our traffic enforcers and enhance their capabilities in the field of traffic and transportation management.

• The institution is also open to private organizations such as security agencies and local government units. MMDAMMDA MetroMetro CallCall 136136

• Ensures the public easy and fast access to MMDA services and information.

• Provides 24-hour access to complaints and queries. Radio Programs

“MMDA SA GMA” at DZBB

• Aims to inform Metro Manila residents of the various MMDA Programs and Projects.

• Aired every Sunday from 9- 10 AM. End of presentation