HPG starts managing traffic in EDSA effective September 7 2015

[Altis6453]

Positives:

Improved road discipline by PUBs and MCs.
Perception that rules will be enforced
Balintawak clearing (provided it's sustained)

Negatives:

Minimal to incremental improvement in travel time
HPG does not cover pedestrian discipline
Not enough apprehensions of private motorists, VIPs and PUV drivers alike to really SEND A MESSAGE that no one's exempt from traffic rules

[kotiko]

I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

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I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

[chronicle]

Day 2. Heavy traffic ang edsa southbound. Edsa northbound naman is wide open. Heck, i even beat my record time from work to home.

[Altis6453]

I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

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I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

Is the 30 second rule for apprehensions only or also for loading/unloading of PUBs?

Kasi yun talaga ang problema, nakabalagbag ang mga bus dun sa chokepoints. Not to mention I still see some of them loading or unloading passengers in the middle of the road.

[kimbon]

I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

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I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

I hope it's not ningas kugon.. keeping my fingers closed.
All motorists are aware that yellow lane is meant for bus, taxis etc... and vice-versa. talagang pasaway lang. how i wish any private motorist swerves to yellow lane except turning right in edsa as well as bus driver swerves out of yellow lane, his/her driver license will be suspended a months for 1st offense. bastusan na ang pag-enforce sa violator at tignan natin kung di pa luwagag yang edsa.

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I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

I heard sa news today that the apprehensions will start today. If you were signalled by an enforcer and you complied (ex. you're in a bus lane and was signalled to move back to the private lanes) you won't be apprehended. But if matigas ang ulo at nagstay parin, dun ka daw huhulihin.

Still saw quite a lot of cars using the yellow lanes approaching Guadalupe last night at 10pm, maybe it's because it started raining and the coppers were no longer in sight.

Still I'm doubtful this will continue on, ningas kugon most likely. After a few months its possible to see those traffic enforcers just sitting around or ignoring violators. Well, at least I hope not!

I hope it's not ningas kugon.. keeping my fingers closed.
All motorists are aware that yellow lane is meant for bus, taxis etc... and vice-versa. talagang pasaway lang. how i wish any private motorist swerves to yellow lane except turning right in edsa as well as bus driver swerves out of yellow lane, his/her driver license will be suspended a months for 1st offense. bastusan na ang pag-enforce sa violator at tignan natin kung di pa luwagag yang edsa.

[Altis6453]

I hope it's not ningas kugon.. keeping my fingers closed.
All motorists are aware that yellow lane is meant for bus, taxis etc... and vice-versa. talagang pasaway lang. how i wish any private motorist swerves to yellow lane except turning right in edsa as well as bus driver swerves out of yellow lane, his/her driver license will be suspended a months for 1st offense. bastusan na ang pag-enforce sa violator at tignan natin kung di pa luwagag yang edsa.

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I hope it's not ningas kugon.. keeping my fingers closed.
All motorists are aware that yellow lane is meant for bus, taxis etc... and vice-versa. talagang pasaway lang. how i wish any private motorist swerves to yellow lane except turning right in edsa as well as bus driver swerves out of yellow lane, his/her driver license will be suspended a months for 1st offense. bastusan na ang pag-enforce sa violator at tignan natin kung di pa luwagag yang edsa.

Eh yung mga bus nga na lumalabas ng yellow lane hindi ma-apprehend, yung private cars pa kaya? Just this morning, after Guadalupe Bridge going to San Carlos Seminary-Estrella, the buses go out of the yellow lane to overtake each other. Hindi naman pinababalik sa tamang lane ng mga traffic enforcers. Nagbubuntis tuloy yung yellow lane papuntang Estrella.

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I hope it's not ningas kugon.. keeping my fingers closed.
All motorists are aware that yellow lane is meant for bus, taxis etc... and vice-versa. talagang pasaway lang. how i wish any private motorist swerves to yellow lane except turning right in edsa as well as bus driver swerves out of yellow lane, his/her driver license will be suspended a months for 1st offense. bastusan na ang pag-enforce sa violator at tignan natin kung di pa luwagag yang edsa.

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I hope it's not ningas kugon.. keeping my fingers closed.
All motorists are aware that yellow lane is meant for bus, taxis etc... and vice-versa. talagang pasaway lang. how i wish any private motorist swerves to yellow lane except turning right in edsa as well as bus driver swerves out of yellow lane, his/her driver license will be suspended a months for 1st offense. bastusan na ang pag-enforce sa violator at tignan natin kung di pa luwagag yang edsa.

Eh yung mga bus nga na lumalabas ng yellow lane hindi ma-apprehend, yung private cars pa kaya? Just this morning, after Guadalupe Bridge going to San Carlos Seminary-Estrella, the buses go out of the yellow lane to overtake each other. Hindi naman pinababalik sa tamang lane ng mga traffic enforcers. Nagbubuntis tuloy yung yellow lane papuntang Estrella.

[Syuryuken]

matitigas talagang ulo ng mga PUB driver. dapat kasi yang yellow lane na yan trams n ang ilagay ng gobyerno natin para wala ng bus na pumapasada

[shibby75]

Heard sa news na meron sp03 na nanutok ng baril sa ambulansya, nagkataon na me malapit na pulis at media. Edi malakas luob ngayon ni ambulansya na magsumbong sa pulis. Na TV ngayon s SPO3.

[StockEngine]

Heard sa news na meron sp03 na nanutok ng baril sa ambulansya, nagkataon na me malapit na pulis at media. Edi malakas luob ngayon ni ambulansya na magsumbong sa pulis. Na TV ngayon s SPO3.

Saw this also. Yabang nung meron gun. Hope he gets time in prison.

[nowitzki41]

Is the 30 second rule for apprehensions only or also for loading/unloading of PUBs?

Kasi yun talaga ang problema, nakabalagbag ang mga bus dun sa chokepoints. Not to mention I still see some of them loading or unloading passengers in the middle of the road.

I remember my sister asking me about the chokepoints. Sabi nya, -- ano ba yung sinasabing points? Sabi ko chokepoints.. sabi nya, Ahh..Chalkpoints ng chalkpoints si kabayan. Chokepoints naman pala, so naguluhan ako -- hahaha!

[jaypee10]

sana hanggang sa huli.at wag lang sana sa simula lang..

OT:

sana may mag ayos nadin ng kalsada sa makapal road.este macapagal road pala..

dati dun ang tambayan ng mga drag racer..ngayon tambayan na yata ng mga OFF ROAD lover..

[dr. d]

I remember my sister asking me about the chokepoints. Sabi nya, -- ano ba yung sinasabing points? Sabi ko chokepoints.. sabi nya, Ahh..Chalkpoints ng chalkpoints si kabayan. Chokepoints naman pala, so naguluhan ako -- hahaha!

"... you will find the carotid artery just an inch under the mandibular bone, most effective, sir." - Dr. McCoy, if i remember right..

[Egan101]

I hope these members of the HPG will not be the new version of the corrupt "Chocolate Boys" of old.

[luis_]

Kakadaan ko lang grabe traffic sa magallanes flyover simula pagdating ko guadalupe... May nagpipintura pala sa left side gutter. Toinks. Pag lagpas nun ang luwag na. Galing talaga ni chairman.

[NightRock]

Sana mabawasan na din carnaping

[Monseratto]

[shibby75]

Minsan kasi ang mga ambulansya na yan, maka singit at maka wang wang, kitang kita naman na walang sakay kundi driver.

Pinagbibigyan ko na lang at baka nga papunta sa emergency service.

[macsd]

Kakadaan ko lang grabe traffic sa magallanes flyover simula pagdating ko guadalupe... May nagpipintura pala sa left side gutter. Toinks. Pag lagpas nun ang luwag na. Galing talaga ni chairman.

Chariman trying to sabotage HPG achievements kasi lilitaw ang incompetence nya. Na letche na ang ambisyong maging senador.

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Kakadaan ko lang grabe traffic sa magallanes flyover simula pagdating ko guadalupe... May nagpipintura pala sa left side gutter. Toinks. Pag lagpas nun ang luwag na. Galing talaga ni chairman.

Chariman trying to sabotage HPG achievements kasi lilitaw ang incompetence nya. Na letche na ang ambisyong maging senador.

[vinj]

Looks like Mr. LTFRB is still at it. He's really getting a hard-on by increasing buses on EDSA it seems.

BusinessWorld | HPG: More needs to be done to ease EDSA traffic

HPG: More needs to be done to ease EDSA traffic

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TRAVEL TIME along the Epifanio De los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is said to have eased by 10 minutes, an official of the Philippine National Highway-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) said after the first day of their efforts to ease traffic along Metro Manila�s main thoroughfare.

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HPG Director P/Supt. Arnold C. Gunnacao said traffic flow slightly improved on Monday morning, but admitted that much more needs to be done to further ease road congestion on EDSA.

�So far, we have seen improvements with regard to the travel time, at least 10 minutes. But based on the feedback, it�s more than 10 minutes,� Mr. Gunnacao told reporters on the sidelines of a House of Representatives probe on the issue. �We will try to improve that.�

Monday marked the first day of deployment of 150 cops in six spots identified as �choke points� along EDSA, where traffic jams have become a daily torment for many commuters.

But despite the slight decrease in travel time, Mr. Gunnacao rated his group�s performance at 1 out of 10.

�As far as my standards are concerned, it�s still a one. That means there will be a lot of improvements to be done to be able to come out with better outcomes with traffic time,� he added, citing that choke points in Cubao, Ortigas, and Shaw Boulevard remain to be a problem.

�If I can get the scale of 5, that would be good enough for me because of the volume of the vehicles.�

Other improvements which he believes could further ease traffic would be clearing other �arteries� or side streets near EDSA, but clarified that it is outside his mandate as these remain under the respective local government units.

Mr. Gunnacao also added HPG officials will start handing out tickets to road violators on Tuesday, the second day of the HPG-led traffic regulation.

�Basically our main objective is to make traffic flow faster, so the apprehension was set aside for warnings. By tomorrow, we will do it,� said Mr. Gunnacao, adding that the HPG is still scouting for strategic pullover areas for violators.

NO NUMBER CODING FOR BUSES?
Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is proposing the lifting of the number-coding scheme for buses plying through EDSA to increase the number of buses that commuters can ride, its top official said in Senate hearing.

�For us, the number of buses are still inadequate as of now. We see that the city buses plying our EDSA route are still inadequate so we have made a proposal to lift number coding in so far as EDSA buses are concerned. You can see that there are many commuters standing in EDSA during rush hour,� LTFRB Chairman Winston M. Ginez said, partly in Filipino.

Mr. Ginez said there are more or less 2,500 buses moving along EDSA at any time of day while the total trips, not units, for all vehicles on EDSA on a 24-hour basis is 253,000, of which 13,374 are bus trips. The figures are based on Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) data as of Aug. 14.

He noted there are 3,385 city bus units authorized to ply the EDSA route, while there are 8,471 authorized provincial buses that pass the main thoroughfare daily.

According to Mr. Ginez, a Department of Transportation and Communications feasibility study on a bus rapid transport system for EDSA revealed there were only around 1,500 city buses plying EDSA daily.

However, Senator Joseph Victor �JV� G. Ejercito questioned Mr. Ginez�s statement that buses are lacking, citing a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) study which said that EDSA�s capacity is only 1,600 buses.

�This is a band-aid solution. Let�s see. City buses need to be able to turn around quickly. We need a solution to have buses to quickly turn around the road. The problem why a huge number of people keep waiting for buses because the turnaround of buses is slow. JICA said the capacity of bus lanes is 1,600 but there are more than 3,300 city buses alone,� Mr. Ejercito said after the hearing.

Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Raul C. Asis said what restricts traffic flow along EDSA are the �choke points.� He said based on a JICA study, 1,500 cars per hour can be accommodated in one lane and a bus is equal to 2.5 cars.

�If we use 3, it means that the capacity of a bus lane is 500 buses per hour per lane. If there are two lanes, the capacity is 1,000 but what restricts flow of traffic are the choke points,� said Mr. Asis.

Mr. Asis said if a bus lane is dedicated to buses and choke points are properly managed, the capacity of bus lanes would not be lacking.

For his part, Michael K. Raeuber, president of the European Chamber of Commerce, said during the hearing that the private sector and its employees are suffering because of the traffic situation �not only in Metro Manila but in other cities as well.�

Mr. Raeuber said the lack of infrastructure �has a profound effect on the willingness of capital to come in and investors to put their money in the Philippines.�

The JICA said in a study last year that the daily cost of traffic in Metro Manila reaches P2.4 billion in terms of productivity losses. Without intervention, daily losses may further increase to P6 billion in 2030.

TOO MANY VEHICLES
Meanwhile, MMDA Chairman Francis N. Tolentino said vehicle volume is still the main cause of traffic in the more than 23-kilometer beltway.

�It�s really the volume. We are overcapacity. The previous 160,000 cars [that are plying EDSA] have become 260,000. It�s just too much,� Mr. Tolentino told reporters.

The MMDA official also pointed out the dismissal of classes in schools, particularly the Saint Pedro Poveda College and La Salle Greenhills both in Mandaluyong, contributes to the traffic in EDSA.

Mr. Tolentino said there are still many things to be done to alleviate traffic in EDSA, engineering-wise, such as the installation of two traffic lights in the Santolan intersection in Quezon City as well as the strict implementation of yellow lanes.

Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene D. Almendras, who is at the helm of the new initiative to decongest EDSA, said the problem of EDSA traffic is not simply confined to the freeway itself but also to some of the roads connected to it.

�The problem of EDSA is not EDSA. It is the roads that go to and fro the EDSA. We are trying to solve those problems one by one,� he said.

At the same time, Malaca�ang said the first day of PNP-HPG as the lead traffic law enforcement agency along EDSA was �generally satisfactory.�

Communications Secretary Herminio B. Coloma, Jr. said the public has noticed the fair traffic flow in Balintawak following the clearing operations by the MMDA.

He said implementation of traffic management is still currently being fine-tuned to ease traffic flow in EDSA. -- with Alden M. Monzon and Kathryn Mae P. Tubadeza

[makyong]

Edsa coming from MOA, today *5.30pm. So far so good, isa tong himala, still, meron pa rin mga pasaway!