Comments on: MMDA on the Road

By: rocky

rocky — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:31:09 +0000

Manila is in anarchy when it comes to traffic violations….I don’t really know what the hell MMDA or Manila City Hall or whoever or whatever has jurisdiction with regards to enforcing traffic rules in the area are doing about traffic violators here. Motorcycles, pedicabs, and calesas are always counterflowing aginst traffic on one way streets, jeepneys are stopping whenever or where ever the hell they want to….Traffic rules and laws are non-existent in roads along Ongpin, Divisoria, and Quiapo…The worst part is if you are one of the unfortunate people whose car is scratched or bumped by pedicabs, jeepneys or calesas all you are going to get is a pathetic ” Pasensya ka na boss”….I’ve been a Manila resident all my life and things have gone from bad to worst…..I wish authorities would take some time off from looting the city treasuries to address these problems……

By: jojo magallanes

jojo magallanes — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:59:50 +0000

Sir, maari po bang mapagbawalan ang mga jeepney na gumamit o magpatugtog ng mga cds at radio? madalas po kasing nagiging resulta ito ng hindi pagkakaintindihan ng pasahero at drivers. Masyado po malakas magpatutog (nakakatulig at di maayos ang kanilang mga speakers)ang mga ito at kadalasang nirereklamo ng mga tulad naming pasahero. Marami pong pasahero na may kasamang sanggol o matatanda. Ito po ay talagang hindi nakakatulong sa amin maging sa kanila. Maraming Salamat po.

By: Teodoro M. Jimenez

Teodoro M. Jimenez — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:29:49 +0000

Dear Sir,
Good day to you,I just want to report to you on what i have experienced last July 21,2009 at around 07:30 am. at C3 corner A. Bonifacio ave.I was extorted by one MMDA traffic police force assigned on this area Accusing me of bitting yellow light. At that time it was a green light so I proceeded however the car in front of me was moving slowly and i was already more than halfway of the crossing the MMDA stop me took my license and extorted me with 100 pesos.If I wasn’t going to attend a seminar at that time I would have contested that wrong doing.I hope this complain be given action.

By: Eric G. Nepomuceno

Eric G. Nepomuceno — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:58:44 +0000

I’m a regular commuter passing through Ortigas in Pasig. Everyday commuters & motorists suffers from heavy traffic that reaches IPI near the Rosario Bridge. Following are my observations on the cause of heavy traffic:

1. Left turn opening to Green Meadows
2. Opening to lanuza St. where vehicles could make a left turn from Ortigas
3. Opening infront of Meralco gate

For me it’s acceptable for the the openings to Green Meadows & Lanuza since it serves as an alternate route but finf it unacceptable the opening infront of Meralco gate that serves only as a private opening for vehicles going to & from Meralco and not as an alternative route that leads to a steet. Add to that the pedestrian crossing usually for Meralco employees. Traffic is light after passing Meralco and I think closing that opening (Meralco gate) will geatly ese traffic in that area for the benefit of more people than the few “privileged” Meralco people. I also think that putting a footbridge infront of Meralco will also be a good alternative than having a pedestrian crossing, afterall the sidewalk is wide that could accomodate that footbridge. I hope MMDA can do something to help us commuters & motorists who suffers everyday from heay traffic in that area.

By: Eric G. Nepomuceno

Eric G. Nepomuceno — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:44:57 +0000

I noticed that many taxis uses EDSA infront of SM Megamall just before MRT Ortigas Station as terminal and MMDA traffic enforcers were not doing anything to stop them. I hope something will be done to stop these taxis w/c only adds to traffic problem in the area.

By: Hector D. Malonzo

Hector D. Malonzo — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:06:18 +0000

Good Day For clarification and information only? Bakit laging may nakabantay na mmda enforcer sa foot bridge ng magallanes during night time waiting for violation of swerving wherein mas kailangan nilang bantayan ang mga bus na nakapila and at the same time mabantayan ang mga pasahero since madilim ang lugar na ito.
bakit? laging may traffic enforcer along edsa between magallanes and pasay road every sunday and holiday namaluwag ang traffic waiting for car na pumasok sa yellow lane. I think dapat ibuhos na mga traffic enforcer ang pagdisiplina sa mga bus driver especially guadalupe area and cubao.
thak you very much
hector

By: Atty. Fred

Atty. Fred — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:24:46 +0000

You’re welcome, Islander.

Greg, thanks for the helpful suggestion. It has been implemented.

Normanski, just for our peace of mind, I’m still verifying if swerving indeed is not a violation. =)

By: normanski

normanski — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:47:18 +0000

Swerving is NOT a violation?! Some MMDA personnel are really crooks, an MMDA officer tried to apprehend me near Ortigas flyover when I switched lane because of a new metal barrier they installed. He’s claiming it was swerving though I was able to argue my way out. It’s a good thing I have read this post, now I have something to smack up their faces next time around.

By: Greg Moreno

Greg Moreno — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:50:28 +0000

Finally, something to use against those abusive MMDA officers.

Just a tip, chunk the mobile phone numbers so it is easier to read, for example 0920 – 938- 9861

By: islander

islander — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:10:00 +0000

Ei! this helps a lot Sir!