Mayor Neptali Gonzales II said this pilot project which is patterned after the very orderly Subic in Olongapo, is part of the administration’s urban renewal program, and complements as well the ongoing city-wide beautification campaign.
"It is high time that we restore order in the city, especially in traffic-congested places like Maysilo. Hopefully these new changes will yield a smoother flow of traffic, more disciplined motorists, and eventually lead to a more progressive city and economy," Gonzales stressed.
According to project consultant Isidro Geronimo, the two outer lanes will be for public utility vehicles (PUVs) while the two inner lanes will be allotted for private cars. Several areas within Maysilo will be designated as loading and unloading zones for PUVs. Pedestrian lanes will also be strictly imposed for the safety of commuters.
Geronimo added that the city government will also issue and post traffic advisories along Boni Avenue and Martinez street so as to aid motorists and help them get to their destinations swiftly.
The four-way lane is expected to be effectively imposed in July.
Local officials will meet with the leaders of various transport groups in the city to discuss these new traffic regulations as well to ensure their full support and cooperation.
"Ultimately, it is the motorists who will benefit from these new traffic changes as they would be freed from the hassle of traffic in Mandaluyong," Gonzales said.
If the four-way lane project is successful, the mayor intends to replicate it on Acacia Lane, Kalentong and Shaw Boulevard.