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A THREAD (11 parts): So this is the problem with the implementation of the motorcycle lane along Commonwealth. Again, I'm not against the lane per se, I'm questioning its implementation.
The other night I went out on a motorcycle to see how the @MMDA 200m rule for u-turns works.
EDSA is C-1? Commonwealth is C-4? From the 2023 @MMDA Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System.
.@SkywaySOMCO Hello. Can you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE put “Lane Ends/Merge Right” signs on the NB side of SLEX where the new left lanes end. It’s a crash waiting to happen. At around 31.8km and 29.2km. They should be 300m, 200m and 100m BEFORE the lane ends. SALAMUCH!!
If you want to reward the @MMDA enforcers for doing their job well, DON’T offer them P100,000 loyalty money. You advocate for living wages, overtime pay, a safer work environment, better hazard pay and health benefits, and world-class PPE, among others.
We went out and traveled along EDSA with @Amadeus_IOM of Visor.ph to start our Informal Audit of EDSA. General findings:
1. Incorrect use of signage color
2. Bad placement
3. Small sized signs (micro-signs)
4. Advertising billboards/visual clutter
@mmda @DPWHph
1. Incorrect use of signage color: the default color combination for signs seems to be white on green, which, according to the @DPWHph manual, is for DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. In the examples shown the color combo is incorrectly used for regulatory and informational signs.
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Who says our road authorities don’t have a sense of humor. 🤣🤣🤣 #noticetothepublic
Now that you’ve removed the no turns signs, @MMDA, you need to warn motorists that there’s a signal and left turn ahead. Get rid of the existing signs (which are useless and in the wrong color combination anyway) and replace them with these. It’s MUCH,MUCH clearer, IMHO.
Just drove by the intersection in question. Looks like you removed the signs (wasn’t able to take a photo), @MMDA. Good job! 👏🏼
NOW, may I volunteer to put a small team together to do a road sign and pavement marking audit of EDSA and C5? They badly need such an audit.
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Here is another recommendation I would make to @MMDA: the removal of all privately funded signs pretending to be legitimate road signs such as these advertisements for @megaworld_corp’s Uptown Mall in BGC. @Amadeus_IOM
This is one of those casual observations I’ve made over the years re @MMDA’s road signs. It’s the wrong color. White on green is for directional signs. This is clearly regulatory in nature and should be black on white. The example I came up with is MUCH clearer. @Amadeus_IOM
Thought of that too. Only problem is that if we don’t get their go-ahead/support, all our efforts may be for naught.
Let’s see if they accept our generous volunteerism.
@MMDA? Ball is in your court.
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Just drove by the intersection in question. Looks like you removed the signs (wasn’t able to take a photo), @MMDA. Good job! 👏🏼
NOW, may I volunteer to put a small team together to do a road sign and pavement marking audit of EDSA and C5? They badly need such an audit.
Is a left allowed here or not, @MMDA? The sign CLEARLY says it’s not but vehicles are routinely allowed to make a left. Location: C5 SB at Orchard Road near Eastwood City, QC. Would appreciate clarity on this. Salamat.
Is a left allowed here or not, @MMDA? The sign CLEARLY says it’s not but vehicles are routinely allowed to make a left. Location: C5 SB at Orchard Road near Eastwood City, QC. Would appreciate clarity on this. Salamat.
Buti pa ang @PasigInfo at @MMDA. Kahit nakukulitan sila sa akin, sumasagot sa mga email ko. Ang @MakatiTraffic, waley!! 🦗
LISTEN UP! @PasigInfo TPMO has spoken!! Vehicles in the middle lane ARE ALLOWED TO GO STRAIGHT THROUGH the intersection. If you frequent the area, I suggest you print out their response (below) and show it to any apprehending officer if you get flagged down for going straight.
This looks like another confusing traffic management situation in @PasigInfo. The concrete barriers at the intersection of Ortigas and Meralco SEEM to indicate that motorists on the left of the barrier must turn left, contradicting the pavement markings.
youtu.be/cVJtPYskFA0
I’m so skeptical about this #singleticketingsystem. Traffic enforcers, whether @MMDA or LGU, don’t really seem to know the traffic rules. @PasigInfo/#MMDA can’t even agree on the meaning of a single, solid white line and @MakatiTraffic enforcers seem to make up their own rules.
The pilot run of the single-ticketing system will begin today, Tuesday, in seven cities in Metro Manila, allowing the standardized payment of traffic fines online without the confiscation of driver’s licenses. | @zacariansINQ newsinfo.inquirer.net/176365…
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Hello @SkywaySOMCO, in addition to the suggestion of @tiamy could you install overhead signage and pavement markings. I’ve done crude mock ups for your consideration.
Thank you in advance. 🙏🏼
A subtle change in signage should lessen the confusion on this part of SLEX Susana Heights and MCX entry
We read things from left to right, top to bottom. Signage going to the left should be on the top-left side. It’s easier for the brain to digest @RightOfWayPH @SkywaySOMCO
I emailed you, @MakatiTraffic last Mar. 24. Up to now I haven't heard from you, not even an acknowledgement of my email. I would appreciate if you could respond to my query which, I'm sure you'd agree, is of public interest. Salamat!
nitter.gq/RightOfWayPH/status/16…
For non-traffic related concerns, please tweet and follow MyMakati @Mayora_Abby. Thank you. #MakatiTraffic
You want a real study tour?
Mayor @ruffybiazon, convince your colleagues to commute daily for a month. Imagine how much they can learn without leaving the country? I remember our bus commute episode. They could learn a thing or two from you.
youtu.be/NAx7uzNwfbQ
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TINGNAN: MMDA at LGU officials, nasa the Netherlands para sa study tour
news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/21/…
