MMDA considers closing EDSA sections on Sundays

[ghosthunter]

MMDA considers closing EDSA sections on Sundays
November 26, 2012 7:28am


Metropolitan Manila Development Authority general manager Corazon Jimenez said the MMDA is considering closing some sections of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) on Sundays to lessen pollution in the metropolis.

Jimenez added that the roads could be cleaned up as well during the times they are closed to traffic, radio dzBB's Glen Juego reported

Among some of the areas that are being studied for inclusion in this policy is a stretch of road between Ortigas and Boni Avenues.

However, Jimenez said one of their concerns would be disseminating information to motorists in order that they are not caught unawares.

Meanwhile, earlier on Sunday, the MMDA participated in a "car-free day" in Metro Manila to promote a clean environment. The event took place in Makati City.

Mayor Jejomar “Junjun” Binay Jr. said the goal of the event was to reduce air pollution in Metro Manila, particularly in main thoroughfares.

He added that the car-free day coincided with the nationwide observance of Clean Air Month this November. The car-free event was themed, “Car Free Day: A day of reflection for health, human life and environment. Stand up for your right to breathe clean air.” — DVM, GMA News

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[ghosthunter]

Who in their mind would think closing portions of EDSA on weekends would result in "cleaner air" in the metropolis?

There is a difference from a one-time event and doing it on a regular basis. Honestly, Makati has dramatically less car traffic during the weekend so doing a car-less day does not disrupt the flow of traffic in the metro. But doing it on EDSA would result in the same level of chaos that happened when a portion of C5 was virtually closed due to a major traffic incident a few weeks ago.

People will still go out and drive their cars on weekends. Closing portions of EDSA will just force them to take other roads where the same cars will be forced to slow down and brake more often. The result is the same cars having to burn more fuel and emit more exhaust. This plan is just an excuse that says the MMDA is powerless in improving the flow of traffic beyond what we have now.

What we need is more roads, not stupid half-baked plans.

[vinj]

WTF...

And yet, another hare brained scheme in the making. Not attacking the cause of pollution and traffic in any way at all. Might as well ask SM to close down Megamall, MOA and North EDSA on Sundays as well.

[ZENMasterTYL]

tsk tsk tsk... di na malaman ng mmda kung ano ang dapat i prioritize

[HonestTruth]

i paid road user's tax so this cant be done!

close sections = heavy traffic = more pollution = bad idea!

implement a strict LTO registration na mahuhuli ang improperly maintained cars... that's how you control pollution...

another fail nanaman ito like the number coding scheme, na since 1995 pa, eh 2012 na, and did not solve any traffic problems!!!

[Syuryuken]

ambopols ng nakaisip niyan bobo to the max

[HonestTruth]

ambopols ng nakaisip niyan bobo to the max

i second the notion!

we need a permanent solution! not another temporary ones like the number coding scheme...

widen the roads!!! eliminate non road worthy and illegitimate vehicles... that will solve the pollution!!!

[ronki]

Ipag bawal ang mga jeep at buses na hindi properly maintained, palibhasa nalalagyan ng fejodap, pasang masda, etc 'tong mga 'to, kaya may immunity.

[niky]

Again, a sure sign that traffic planning is being done by non-drivers.

Just like the road-specific truck bans, which makes traffic twenty-times worse in the areas of the metro where the trucks re-route themselves through.

Want to lessen traffic on weekends? Impose a toll fee on EDSA. Of course... We've seen what increasing tolls can do to pollution. Thanks to the incredible toll rates on the SLEX, truck drivers and utility vehicles sometimes divert to the service roads, causing even more pollution and congestion than they would if they stayed on the main thoroughfare.

[shadow]

Higpitan nila yun smoke test Sa mga PUJs and buses


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