Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

MMDAs Major
Traffic and Transport
Management Programs
ANGELITO S. VERGEL DE DIOS
Director III
Traffic Operations Center

Traffic and Transport Mandate

Republic Act 7924
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;
goods
Provision for mass transport systems and
the institution of a system to regulate road
users; and
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.

Metro Manila Road Network

MM Road Network

National Roads
Local Roads
Private/
Subdivision roads
Tolled Expressway

TOTAL

: 992.39 km
: 2,366.00 km.
: 1,639.00 km
: 37.00 km.
___________
: 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 countrys 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:

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MMDA TOC

MMDA on the 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 motorists
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
this case the seven (7) identified transport corridors,
so that the felt impact in over a short period of time is
substantial.
1.
2.
3.

Commonwealth Avenue
C-4 (EDSA)
R-10 (RADIAL ROAD 10)

4.

C-5 (Circumferential Road 5)

5.
6.
7.

QUEZON Avenue
MARCOS Highway
MC ARTHUR Highway

Caloocan

Valenzuela City
Navotas
Quezon City
Malabon
Caloocan

Marikina

San Juan
Manila
Mandaluyong

Makati
Pateros
Pasay

Paraaque

Las Pinas

By allocating more funds for fewer but more

significant road projects, government is assured
that the impact on the lives of Metro Manilans
becomes more palpable.

Pasig

Muntinlupa

Taguig

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Initiatives to Eliminate
Road Obstructions and
Illegal Structures

Sidewalk Clearing Operations

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 vehiclepedestrian 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.

Construction of Emergency Bays

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.

Road Emergency Services

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

Initiative to Improve
Traffic Flow

Rotunda Scheme using U-turn Slots

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.

BIG
BIG ROTUNDA
ROTUNDA
SCHEME
SCHEME

How it works?

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Removing the need for

signal lights, saving time
& minimizing conflict at
intersections

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Initiatives to Provide a Rational

Public Transport System

Public Transport Terminals

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

Improved Loading/Unloading Bays

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.

Passenger Information

Orderly queuing of buses

Safe and convenient transfer of passengers

EDSA Organized Bus Route Program

Envisions to improve bus transport service in Metro Manila.
To decongest EDSA by reducing the number of buses from
the road (by limiting the number of buses on the line)
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
To increase the revenue thru savings in fuel costs for bus
operators

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Initiatives to Alleviate Red Tape

and Corruption

Metropolitan Traffic Ticket

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.

Non-Physical Contact Apprehension

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

Initiatives to Promote
Road Safety

Construction of Pedestrian Footbridges

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.

Installation of See-thru Fences

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.

Pedestrian Signages and Facilities

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

Initiatives to Improve
Law Enforcement and
Motorists Education

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.

MMDA Metro Call 136

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 910 AM.

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