PBBM TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS: ROAD DISCIPLINE & WORK ADJUSTMENTS

The development of the nearby province is one of the solutions seen by President Bongbong Marcos to the heavy traffic in Metro Manila. He also said to be patient, because the traffic situation in Metro Manila will be fine as soon as the plans and projects laid out are finished.

Congested traffic in Metro Manila (Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency)

"Metro Manila is congested, so part of the plan is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities," President Marcos said.

Aside from increasing opportunities, there are also said to be construction of bridges and roads to neighboring provinces such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, and Laguna. He said the construction will take several years so he is asking for patience from the public.

Apart from this, he said that the behavior of motorists should also be changed and there should be discipline on our roads.

President Marcos stated, “Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan, ay ang disiplina. Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules, para tayong laging mauubusan ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali natin ay wala rin. Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan pa nating ipaalala sa bawat isa sa ating mga sarili. Ang bagong Pilipino disiplinado sa kalye, sumusunod sa batas trapiko, nagbibigay sa kapwa, at higit sa lahat hindi naghahari harian sa daan.”

Traffic solutions that the President is promoting also include the work-from-home scheme in offices. The 4-day work schedule and adjusting the time of entering and returning home so as not to coincide with rush hour.

“Basta’t may malakas na internet sa kanilang bahay, magagawa na rin nila ang kanilang output. Meron ding iba ang gawa naman ay 4-day workweek, yung pang lima ay work-from-home. Para hindi rin nabubugbog sa traffic ang mga empleyado. Marami ng bansa, lalo na sa Europe ang gumagawa nito. May iba naman, na para makaiwas sa traffic, ay inaadjust nila ang oras ng pagpasok at paguwi ng kanilang mga empleyado para hindi kasabay ng tinatawag na rush hour,” he said.

Source: Presidential Communications Office

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