1st day of classes 'light', hundreds of traffic personnel deployed to manage traffic

First day of in-person classes

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) described the traffic situation during the first day of classes as "light".

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How many LTO personnel were deployed to man the traffic situation within school premises?

    According to the DOTR, the LTO deployed 438 personnel.
  • What were the LTFRB's indicators for the light traffic situation?

    The LTFRB said that the volume of traffic was light at schools, EDSA Busway was operating normally with all stations reporting light volume of passengers, and that no commuters were stranded.
  • In a statement from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the board noted that the traffic within the vicinity of some schools were also light since some classes will be starting on September 12.

    Further, the LTFRB reported that the volume of passengers in the stations that its personnel manned earlier today was low and that no stranded commuters were reported .

    “There were also adequate buses operating on the EDSA Busway on the first day of classes. At 8:45 a.m., the EDSA Busway was operating normally with all stations reporting light volume of passengers,” the DOTr shared.

    As part of its “Oplan Byaheng Ayos: Balik Eskwela” Program, the DOTr’s road sector rolled out various initiatives to assist school goers during the first day of face-to-face classes.

    The DOTR shared that the Land Transportation Office (LTO), LTFRB and the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) deployed their respective personnel to help with traffic situations within schools.

    The LTO mobilized a total of 438 personnel for the first day of classes to manage traffic within the vicinity of schools in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Metro Manila.

    Its manpower coordinated with schools; assisted children, teachers, parents, guardians in crossing the streets; inspected public utility vehicle (PUV) terminals and school service vehicles to make sure all are safe; and conducted road safety seminars.

    Meanwhile, the LTFRB sent its personnel to man eight Help Desk Areas in the following areas in Quezon City and in Manila’s University Belt area:

    • Station 1 (Commonwealth Avenue corner Katuparan St. in front of Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Elementary School, eastbound.)
    • Station 2 (Along Batasan Hills in front of QCPU and Batasan Hills High School)
    • Station 3 (Katipunan Avenue Cor. Prior Drive infront of Miriam College, northbound)
    • Station 4 (Along Taft Avenue in front of Philippine Christian University, northbound)
    • Station 5 (Along España Boulevard corner Cayco Street, eastbound)
    • Station 6 (Along España corner Don Quijote Street, westbound)
    • Station 7 (Along Legarda St., Corner Rafael St. westbound)
    • Station 8 (Along Legarda St., Corner Mendiola, eastbound)

    Further, the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) operatives also aided in handling the traffic condition within the school premises.

    Moreover, the DOTr said that the “Libreng Sakay” program in different modes of public land transport is based on the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and transportation secretary Jaime Bautista to ease the burden on the public amid the rising cost of fuel and other goods and the continuing challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Photos from Department Transportation-Philippines Facebook page

    Also read:

    DOTr adjusts land transport programs as resumption of on-site classes draw near

    DOTr’s Bautista eyes accessible, affordable, safe, land public transport

    DOTr implements phase 3 of Service Contracting Program

    Read All

    Featured Articles

    Recommended Articles For You

    Read All

    Featured Cars

    • Upcoming

    Car Articles From Zigwheels

    • News
    • Article Feature
    • Advisory Stories
    • Road Test
    • Audi RS3, RS Q8 Performance set fastest lap times at Nurburgring
      Audi RS3, RS Q8 Performance set fastest lap times at Nurburgring
      Paulo Papa . Today
    • Honda donates P1-M to PRC for Kristine-hit families
      Honda donates P1-M to PRC for Kristine-hit families
      Cesar Miguel . Today
    • Diamond Auto, Top Offroad PH collabs to build adventure-ready EV
      Diamond Auto, Top Offroad PH collabs to build adventure-ready EV
      Cesar Miguel . Today
    • Ford PH reactivates ‘Year-End Sale’ program
      Ford PH reactivates ‘Year-End Sale’ program
      Paulo Papa . Today
    • Nissan shares 5 sustainable facts to bust carbon neutrality myths
      Nissan shares 5 sustainable facts to bust carbon neutrality myths
      Paulo Papa . Today
    • Here are the MG One’s 2 trims
      Here are the MG One’s 2 trims
      Cesar Miguel . Today
    • Changan CS35 Plus: hits and misses
      Changan CS35 Plus: hits and misses
      Cesar Miguel . Nov 06, 2024
    • Let’s check out the interior of the Hyundai Elantra N
      Let’s check out the interior of the Hyundai Elantra N
      Cesar Miguel . Nov 06, 2024
    • GWM Ora 3: strengths and weaknesses
      GWM Ora 3: strengths and weaknesses
      Cesar Miguel . Nov 04, 2024
    • Spooky journeys: scariest places to drive in PH
      Spooky journeys: scariest places to drive in PH
      Paulo Papa . Oct 31, 2024
    • Here are some ideal destinations and safety tips for the upcoming Holy Week
      Here are some ideal destinations and safety tips for the upcoming Holy Week
      Paulo Papa . Mar 08, 2024
    • Here are some New Year’s resolutions for car owners
      Here are some New Year’s resolutions for car owners
      Paulo Papa . Jan 03, 2024
    • PH auto market: 2023 in retrospect
      PH auto market: 2023 in retrospect
      Paulo Papa . Dec 15, 2023
    • Here’s a holiday gift guide for car enthusiasts
      Here’s a holiday gift guide for car enthusiasts
      Hazel Nicole Carreon . Dec 15, 2023
    • Oil players cut pump prices anew
      Oil players cut pump prices anew
      Paulo Papa . Nov 14, 2023
    • Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept: what we have learned so far
      Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept: what we have learned so far
      Ruben Manahan IV . Nov 05, 2024
    • MG 3 Hybrid Plus: Quick and practical
      MG 3 Hybrid Plus: Quick and practical
      Cesar Miguel . Oct 31, 2024
    • Toyota Avanza G CVT: Dashingly dependable
      Toyota Avanza G CVT: Dashingly dependable
      Paulo Papa . Oct 14, 2024
    • 2022 Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT Honda SENSING: one of sedan segment's major thrusters
      2022 Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT Honda SENSING: one of sedan segment's major thrusters
      Ruben Manahan IV . Sep 25, 2024
    • GAC Emkoo Hybrid: Peppy, efficient powerhouse for the price-conscious
      GAC Emkoo Hybrid: Peppy, efficient powerhouse for the price-conscious
      Cesar Miguel . Sep 23, 2024