Experimental traffic coding scheme works, to continue in La Trinidad
Posted on | Wednesday 8 June 2011 | No Comments
by Susan Aro
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet- Banking on its initial impact in decongesting traffic along bottleneck areas in this capital town, the local officials decided to continue the experimental traffic coding scheme.
Mayor Gregorio Abalos Jr issued Executive Order 07-2011 extending the experimental number coding and odd-even scheme pending the enactment of a regulatory ordinance.
The extension was done when there was a noticeable significant improvement in the flow of traffic along critical routes.
As stated in the order, public acceptance and appreciation of the coding scheme was overwhelming during its implementation.
As can be recalled, the scheme was implemented from Kilometer 3 Bell Church to Kilometer 6 Buyagan Road junction from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The odd-even scheme will apply to PUVs such as jeepneys and taxi cabs. For PUVs bearing plate numbers ending 1,3,5, and 9, they are only allowed to pass the affected stretch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For PUVs bearing plate numbers ending 2,4,6, and 8, they are only allowed to pass the said stretch every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The scheme for PUVs does not apply on Sundays.
The number coding scheme applies to private vehicles, vans, and one trip a day vehicles bound to other municipalities. Plate numbers ending 1-2, Monday; 3-4, Tuesday; 5-6, Wednesday; 7-8, Thursday, 9-0, Friday.
But there are exemptions to be included as stated in the resolution allowing vehicles loaded with perishable goods on commercial quantity and the granting of ‘window hours.’
Taking advantage of the gains of its implementation, extension of the traffic scheme is commendable, the order states. * (JDP/SCA-PIA CAR, Benguet)
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet- Banking on its initial impact in decongesting traffic along bottleneck areas in this capital town, the local officials decided to continue the experimental traffic coding scheme.
Mayor Gregorio Abalos Jr issued Executive Order 07-2011 extending the experimental number coding and odd-even scheme pending the enactment of a regulatory ordinance.
The extension was done when there was a noticeable significant improvement in the flow of traffic along critical routes.
As stated in the order, public acceptance and appreciation of the coding scheme was overwhelming during its implementation.
As can be recalled, the scheme was implemented from Kilometer 3 Bell Church to Kilometer 6 Buyagan Road junction from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The odd-even scheme will apply to PUVs such as jeepneys and taxi cabs. For PUVs bearing plate numbers ending 1,3,5, and 9, they are only allowed to pass the affected stretch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For PUVs bearing plate numbers ending 2,4,6, and 8, they are only allowed to pass the said stretch every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The scheme for PUVs does not apply on Sundays.
The number coding scheme applies to private vehicles, vans, and one trip a day vehicles bound to other municipalities. Plate numbers ending 1-2, Monday; 3-4, Tuesday; 5-6, Wednesday; 7-8, Thursday, 9-0, Friday.
But there are exemptions to be included as stated in the resolution allowing vehicles loaded with perishable goods on commercial quantity and the granting of ‘window hours.’
Taking advantage of the gains of its implementation, extension of the traffic scheme is commendable, the order states. * (JDP/SCA-PIA CAR, Benguet)
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