MMDA to close EDSA U-turn slots?

busy road in Philippines

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is considering the closure of some U-turn slots along EDSA in their latest system eyed to provide better mass transport facilities.

The agency's move is part of their plan to fully implement the EDSA Carousel project.

MMDA stated that the move is targeted to give commuters a "more accessible, convenient and faster mass transport system."

MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said that such program will designate the innermost lane of EDSA exclusively for buses. According to him, it will help decongest traffic, which will cut travel time from north to south entry points of EDSA and vice versa.

“We are prioritizing the movement of more people on EDSA through a more efficient mass transport system,” Lim stressed, following the inspection of loading and unloading bays for the new bus scheme last July 1, Wednesday.

General Danny Lim FB page

The inspection was made along with with several members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Metro Manila Development.

Wednesday's inspection saw 50 minutes travel time, covering from Monumento to MMDA office in Guadalupe, with two short stops at Main Avenue and Santolan.

Lim said that the MMDA Traffic Engineering Center (TEC) "is looking at the possibility of closing several u-turn slots within the stretch of the dedicated bus lane for unimpeded travel to ensure faster mobility for the commuting public."

"I have instructed TEC to study the impact of closing the U-turn slots and find viable solutions to negate its effect," Lim said.

The agency chair said that their topmost priority is the convenience of the commuters.

Further, he said that they will also work on the suggestions and ideas raised by the congressmen to further improve the busway system and the infrastructures.

Photo from General Danny Lim Facebook page

Also read:

MMDA installs more hazard markers on EDSA

Cyclists laud creation of EDSA bike lane

EDSA Busway interim operation starts today

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Trucks

  • Upcoming

Truck Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Hyundai modern jeepney to ply Antique province
    Hyundai modern jeepney to ply Antique province
    Paulo Papa . Mar 15, 2024
  • Fuso, Hino merger delayed due to ‘engine certification issues’
    Fuso, Hino merger delayed due to ‘engine certification issues’
    Paulo Papa . Mar 06, 2024
  • Transport firm receives initial Scania Marcopolo Paradiso fleet from BJ Mercantile
    Transport firm receives initial Scania Marcopolo Paradiso fleet from BJ Mercantile
    Ruben Manahan IV . Mar 05, 2024
  • Hyundai H350 gets renamed in PH
    Hyundai H350 gets renamed in PH
    Ruben Manahan IV . Feb 21, 2024
  • MMDA acquires Isuzu Giga for road emergency and disaster response
    MMDA acquires Isuzu Giga for road emergency and disaster response
    Paulo Papa . Feb 01, 2024
  • Revolutionizing Public Transportation: The Hyundai HD50S GT Modern PUV Class 4
    Revolutionizing Public Transportation: The Hyundai HD50S GT Modern PUV Class 4
    Hazel Nicole Carreon . Aug 07, 2023
  • The Ultimate Productivity Boost: Hyundai HD78 GT’s PTO Feature
    The Ultimate Productivity Boost: Hyundai HD78 GT’s PTO Feature
    Hazel Nicole Carreon . Jun 23, 2023
  • Foton flexes lineup headlined by Tornado EV, first electric truck in the Philippines
    Foton flexes lineup headlined by Tornado EV, first electric truck in the Philippines
    Dylan Afuang . Mar 17, 2023
  • Why your business needs Truck Protect by Standard Insurance
    Why your business needs Truck Protect by Standard Insurance
    Hazel Nicole Carreon . Jun 30, 2021
  • 7 things to consider when ordering a ref van
    7 things to consider when ordering a ref van
    Hazel Nicole Carreon . May 27, 2021