QuestionsQuestions (MMDA Resolution NO. 03-28 SERIES OF 2003)
Republic Act No. 7924 (MMDA Charter), which empowers the MMDA to set policies concerning traffic in Metro Manila and coordinate/regulate implementation of programs/projects concerning traffic management, including enforcement, engineering and education.
It approves the implementation of the EDSA Organized Bus Route Project of the MMDA and its Implementing Guidelines (Annex A).
The MMDA Chairman is authorized to revise or modify the guidelines as may be necessary, subject to review of the Metro Manila Council.
To efficiently manage bus flow by controlling headways between buses dispatched at terminals and by strictly enforcing rules on use of PUV lanes and loading/unloading areas.
They are dispatched sequentially using FIRST IN-FIRST OUT procedure, with time gap determined by a pre-set desirable headway indicated in the timer at dispatch locations; headway may vary based on demand/time of day.
Dispatch number, bus/plate number, name of bus company, destination, and departure time.
The dispatch number must be displayed on the right side windshield of each bus.
Buses with higher dispatch numbers will not be allowed to overtake other buses with lower dispatch numbers.
To replace the original dispatch number from the terminal or previous control points so that sequential ordering of buses is maintained even after convergence from various routes.
For each hour, a signal and timer are set for a desirable maximum loading/unloading/waiting time or headway; when it turns from RED to GREEN or the timer reaches the limit, buses within designated areas must leave immediately and the next group moves into the vacated loading/unloading area.
At major bus stops or controlled stations, loading/unloading is only allowed within designated areas between markers; incoming buses outside those designated areas must observe the Closed Door Policy (i.e., they cannot open for loading/unloading outside the allowed zone).
No. There will be absolutely no loading and unloading at signalized intersections during the green phase of the signal.
Only in the kerb or 1st lane.
They may stop to load/unload on the kerb or 1st lane anywhere along EDSA but not within 50 meters from the nearest intersection, and not for more than 30 seconds.
Provincial buses are not allowed to load and unload along EDSA except on areas specifically marked by MMDA for that purpose.
It causes automatic suspension of the driver’s license for one (1) month (as stated under Other Provisions).
Automatic suspension of both driver and car for one (1) month, plus P300.00 for reproduction of the queue card.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.