Marcos meets MMDA to discuss CTMP updates

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. met with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday to discuss updates on the Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) for Metro Manila and its nearby provinces.

The CTMP aims to establish an inclusive, people-oriented, sustainable mobility system by optimizing transportation infrastructure and implementing effective traffic management strategies.

During the meeting at Malacañan Palace, President Marcos emphasized the importance of addressing traffic congestion and enhancing public transport systems in the metro area.

Key officials present included MMDA chairman Romando Artes, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and Department of Transportation (DOTr) chief Jaime Bautista. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla also attended the meeting.

The officials discussed strategies to improve traffic flow and public transportation options, including urgent improvements to 209 identified traffic bottlenecks across the region, modifying bicycle lanes into two-wheel lanes for motorcyclists, increasing MRT-3 capacity, and studying the phaseout of EDSA busway.