Multi-million traffic program in Oro mulled

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2016/05/21/multi-million-traffic-program-oro-mulled-474822
• Saturday, May 21, 2016

By Alwen Saliring

TASK Force Hapsay Dalan (TFHD) is mulling on implementing a new traffic scheme, dubbed initially as "Tsada Traffic", in Cagayan de Oro City just as soon as preparations are ironed out and funds are available.

Lawyer Jose Edgardo Uy, TFHD chairman, said the program aims to establish a more orderly and peaceful flow of traffic in the city.

"It's simply that nga tsada ang trapik, ultimately at par with those in Davao and Cebu. We will need time to do it but it's doable," Uy said.

Uy said he hopes the program would help instill road discipline and said the program includes installing more standard road signs and pavement markings as well as the deployment of more personnel and aggressive education program.

The task force is still sourcing the funds needed to make the program sustainable.

Uy said the program would need some P60 million for the engineering aspect alone.

About 200 additional personnel to manage the traffic and 20 more motorcycles with riding enforcers including night patrol units are also required to effectively implement the program.

"Probably next week we'll have the total figure. And whatever we can avail of this year's budget we will already implement," Uy said.

Uy said as part of the education aspect, the program would need public address systems and lectures for public school teachers in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd).

Uy challenged the motorists and pedestrians alike to take part in the implementation and follow what has been implemented to avoid penalties and other sanctions.

"Let's do our share as road users. A simple way of doing it is avoid parking at the travel lane and in prohibited areas. Self discipline among motorists will also help a lot," Uy said.