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Monday, February 17, 2025

Marcos, MMDA discuss metro traffic plan

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to discuss the Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) for Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

The CTMP, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), aims to create an inclusive, people-oriented, and sustainable mobility system through optimized transportation infrastructure and effective traffic management.

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Attendees at the meeting held Tuesday included MMDA chairman Romando Artes, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.

President Marcos has expressed support for the MMDA’s proposal to adjust government office hours earlier, potentially to a 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule, to alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila, especially with the planned EDSA rehabilitation.

He stated that the government is exploring the feasibility of the plan and will implement it if deemed effective, emphasizing the need for consultation with both traffic managers and commuters. “If it works, we’ll do it,” he said, adding, “So, if it turns out that everyone agrees to it, then I cannot see why it will be a problem.”

The MMDA, with the support of the Metro Manila Council (MMC), cited a recent study indicating that adjusted work schedules significantly reduced traffic congestion.

Artes highlighted the proposal’s potential benefits, particularly in anticipation of the EDSA rehabilitation project, a major infrastructure undertaking expected to disrupt traffic. The rehabilitation has underscored the need for innovative solutions to Metro Manila’s ongoing traffic issues.

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