No Weekday Sale, Temporary Suspension of Road Repairs Eyed to Mitigate Traffic During Yuletide Season

In a concerted bid to ease the anticipated traffic during the holiday season, shopping mall operators, water utility and telecommunication companies, together with government agencies, have devised plans on how to mitigate the problem.

In a meeting held at the MMDA headquarters yesterday, October 22, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Jojo Garcia and concerned representatives reached an agreement to be implemented from November 11, 2019,  to January 10, 2020.

The following action plan are as follows:

  1. All shopping malls located in Metro Manila will begin their operations by 11 AM, an hour later from the usual 10 AM opening time, during weekdays;
  2. Shopping mall operators to deploy additional security personnel to facilitate the long lines of vehicles going inside mall parking areas which cause traffic gridlock;
  3. Removal of obstructions on loading and unloading bays in the vicinity of shopping malls;
  4. Limiting deliveries of non-perishable goods only at night-time or from 11 PM to 5 AM;
  5. No weekday sale policy; and
  6. Temporary suspension of road reblockings along EDSA and C5, except government flagship projects and/or during emergency cases

Garcia reiterated that these measures have been laid down to somehow reduce anticipated traffic congestion, particularly along EDSA, during the holidays.

"Traffic is already bad and we expect it to get worse as the number of vehicles increases daily," said Garcia.

Garcia claimed that shopping malls are considered traffic generators during the holidays and delaying their operating hours by an hour could help ease traffic situation in Metro Manila.

At least 100 shopping malls are situated within Metro Manila.

Among those who attended the meeting are representatives from SM Supermalls, Ayala malls, Robinsons, Trinoma, Fishermall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Globe, Smart, PLDT, and Manila Water.

©pna.gov.ph

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • Jetour Auto PH showcases T2 with community meet-up
    Jetour Auto PH showcases T2 with community meet-up
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • Toyota’s ‘Rainy Season Deals’ eyed to brighten up Jul.
    Toyota’s ‘Rainy Season Deals’ eyed to brighten up Jul.
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • LMI confirms Dongfeng E70 Pro arrival
    LMI confirms Dongfeng E70 Pro arrival
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • ACMobility holds first-ever BYD Tech Tour for Mindanao
    ACMobility holds first-ever BYD Tech Tour for Mindanao
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • Shell, Nissan Formula E Team renew technical partnership
    Shell, Nissan Formula E Team renew technical partnership
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 08, 2025
  • Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
    Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 07, 2025
  • Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
    Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
    Paulo Papa . Jul 04, 2025
  • Suzuki Dzire Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEV CVT vs BYD Seal: new-energy sedan showdown
    Suzuki Dzire Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEV CVT vs BYD Seal: new-energy sedan showdown
    Paulo Papa . Jul 04, 2025
  • 3 reasons why customers choose Toyotas
    3 reasons why customers choose Toyotas
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 03, 2025
  • Zigwheels PH Wrapup: Local vehicle launches in H1 2025
    Zigwheels PH Wrapup: Local vehicle launches in H1 2025
    Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 02, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
  • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
  • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Paulo Papa . Jul 07, 2025
  • First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 30, 2025
  • BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
    BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
    Paulo Papa . Jun 18, 2025
  • Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
    Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
    Paulo Papa . Jun 05, 2025
  • ELECTRIA: 2025 BYD Atto 3 - updates done right
    ELECTRIA: 2025 BYD Atto 3 - updates done right
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 05, 2025