Policy purpose and traffic rationale
- The LTFRB recognizes deteriorating traffic conditions along EDSA and other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila as a major government concern.
- The LTFRB supports government policies and measures formulated to address the Metro Manila traffic problem.
- The circular links the traffic problem to reduced or less trips affecting multiple sectors, including the land transportation industry.
Covered areas and operational ban
- No new and/or additional bus terminal, station or garage will be allowed along EDSA in Metro Manila.
- The ban also applies to España, Quezon Avenue, and E. Rodriguez.
- The ban also applies to Ramon Magsaysay, Aurora Blvd., and Tramo (Pasay).
- The ban applies effective immediately and is framed as a prohibition on establishing new and/or additional facilities in the listed thoroughfares.
Existing terminal situation cited
- About fifteen (15) provincial bus terminals and stations are referenced along EDSA from Caloocan City to Baclaran.
- Several are noted as concentrated in the Cubao and Pasay area.
- The circular references terminals and stations “not including those without structures,” while restricting establishment of new and/or additional facilities on the specified thoroughfares.
Scope of enforcement and who enforces
- Enforcement is implemented by the Land Transportation Office.
- Enforcement is implemented by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
- The Philippine National Police (PNP) provides assistance whenever necessary under the circumstances.
- Enforcement is tied to operational compliance with the prohibition on new and/or additional bus terminals/stations/garages along the covered thoroughfares.
Adoption and signatories
- The circular is adopted on 21 Sept. 1995.
- DANTE M. LANTIN signs as Chairman.
- NABOR C. GAVIOLA signs as Board Member.