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THE ENHANCEMENT OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ

A Policy paper

Presented to the

Faculty of the Graduate School

Philippine Christian University

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree

of Master in Public Administration

by

RICARDO V. RICO

2018
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CERTIFICATION

This dissertation entitled “THE ENHANCEMENT OF TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ” prepared and submitted by
RICARDO V. RICO in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in
Public Administration has been examined and recommended for ORAL
EXAMINATION.

____________________
Adviser

APPROVAL SHEET

Approved by the Panel of Evaluators on _________ with a rating of ________.

HELARIO CAMINERO, DPA, Ed.D

Chairman
_________________________ ROBERT F. GALINDEZ, PhD
Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master in Public Administration.

ROBERT F. GALINDEZ, PhD

Dean, Extension & Transnational Education
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ABSTRACT

Title: THE ENHANCEMENT OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN THE

MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ

Researcher: RICARDO V. RICO

Degree: MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

INSTITUTION: PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

YEAR: 2018

This research undertaking aims to enhance the traffic management in the

Municipality of Lopez through the municipal ordinance crafted on the gathered data

based on the observation method. The study was conducted in the Province of Quezon

town of Lopez in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

This study established that there are various factors affecting the traffic in the

municipality of Lopez such as: lack of terminals, insufficient traffic personnel,

construction of infrastructures, unnecessary rerouting, and one-way streets.

Thus this paper recommends to the Sangguniang Bayan ng Lopez to implement

and to approve the proposed municipal ordinance in order to enhance the traffic

management of Lopez.

Keywords: Traffic Management, Lopez, Enhancement, Policy, PCU

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher would like to express his heartfelt appreciation, joy and gratitude to the

following good-hearted people, and institution, who in one way or another, helped in the

completion of this research undertaking:

To Dr. Ernesto B. Aban, President/CEO, Asia College for his encouragement, support

and assistance.

To Dr. Mabel V. Balanquit, his adviser for her advice and guidance in making this

study possible.

To Dr. Angel C. Rojo, his statistician, for sharing his expertise in statistics aspecst.

To the Respondents, for their cooperation in answering the questionnaire.

To my family, for their prayers and untiring support for the realization of this study.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL SHEET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . ii

ABSTRACT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

DEDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

CHAPTER

1 Introduction ……… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………….. .1

Background of the study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . …. . . 1

Statement of the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . .. .3

Significance of the study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 3

Scope and limitations........................................................ . . .4

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2 Theoretical Framework………………………………………………… 5

Review of Related Literature and Studies . . . . . …..………..…. 5

Foreign Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………… 5

Local Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………. 7

Conceptual framework. . . . . . ………………………….…… 9

3 Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………............. 10

Research Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………….. 10

Participants. . . . . . . . . . . ……………………………………. 10

Instrumentation………………………………………………. 10

Data gathering procedure……………………………………. 10

Data Analysis . . . . . . . . ……………………………..……… 10

4 Results and Discussion…………………………………………….. 11

Present Situation …………………………………………… 12

Intervention Programs ……………………………………… 12

Problems Encountered ……………………………………… 17

Policy ……………………………………………………….. 18
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5 Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations . . . . . . . 21

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………………………… 21

Conclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………………. 22

Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………. 23

Appendices

Bibliography . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . ………………………… 24

Documentation …….…………………………………………... 25

Curriculum Vitae ….…………………………………………… 26

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Chapter I

Introduction

Background of the Study

There are various situations in which traffic may need to be controlled. Freeway

construction, repairing the roadways, or if a road is blocked due to snow, severe weather,

mowing operations, or any other factor that may affect the flow of traffic such as

accidents and one way streets and two way streets as declared by the municipal officials.

Traffic management measures are aimed at improving the safety and flow of traffic,

reducing traffic emissions and utilizing traffic artery capacity more effectively. Traffic

management is used to curb demand for transport and affect the selection of the mode of

transport, route, or the time of travel or transport. In particular, it is utilized during the

first stages of the four-step principle applied in the development of traffic conditions.

Traffic management comprises the following elements: traffic information, traffic control,

incident management, demand management, driver support and monitoring, and fleet and

transport management.

It also requires reliable, up-to-date status information on the transport system.

Traffic information offers up-to-date information for road users, both before and during

travel. The information provided covers topics such as weather and road conditions, road

maintenance, traffic incidents, traffic situation and alternative modes of travel. Traffic is

controlled per intersection, road section or the entire road network.

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Traffic control is divided into fixed and variable traffic control. Incident

management concerns the detection, handling and elimination of traffic incidents, such as

accidents, in co-operation with various authorities. Demand management is used to affect

choices in the destination, time, and mode of transport or route of travel or transport.

Means of achieving this include regulating access or parking, arranging park-and-ride

facilities, supporting carpooling, promoting public transport and pedestrian and bicycle

traffic, providing traffic information and using peak-hour tolls and other road use charges.

In line with this, Municipality of Lopez is one of the first class municipalities in

the Province of Quezon. Having the Philippine Normal University Southern Luzon

Campus, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Laguna State Polytechnic University,

and other colleges made Lopez as center of education in the Fourth Congressional

District of Quezon. In addition, there are ample of Public and Private elementary and

secondary schools in town. In connection to this, the huge establishments such as fast

food chains and malls are growing like mushrooms. Parallel to this, the rising number of

private and public utility vehicles are coexisting.

Moreover, Section 2 of The Local Government Code 1991 states that “State shall

provide for a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted

through a system of decentralization whereby local government units shall be given more

powers, authority, responsibilities, and resources.”

One of the major problems of the town of Lopez is the traffic management due to

excessive motorized vehicles specifically tricycles which were considered as the mean of
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transportation in the town proper of Lopez. Thus, the need to develop new traffic

management in the said town is a must.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to enhance the traffic management in the Municipality of Lopez

for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019. Thus, the following specific problems are to be addressed

in this undertaking:

1. What is the current status of traffic management in the Municipality of

Lopez, Quezon?

2. What are the intervention programs conducted to strengthen the traffic

management in Lopez, Quezon?

3. What are the problems encountered in the implementation of traffic

management in Lopez, Quezon?

4. What policy can be adopted to enhance the traffic management of Lopez,

Quezon?

Significance of the Study

Lopez, Quezon is one of the busiest towns in the Province of Quezon for having

bounteous population. This in connection, the need to provide a new traffic management

board and traffic method is a must.

Urbanization comes with a cost and terrible traffic is just one of them. Our times

strongly call for an innovative plan for traffic management, but at cost effective rates.

Road traffic management mainly involves a smooth flow of traffic and avoidance of

accidents. Maintaining discipline on the roads is the end view.

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This investigation is specifically important to the following individuals or groups

of people who are directly and indirectly affected by the traffic congestion in the

municipality of Lopez, Quezon.

Business Establishments. Having a smooth flow of traffic will allow them to

have more customers or shoppers that will lead to better profit.

Students/Pupils and Employees. They will have ample time to prepare their

things in the morning having worry free traffic congestions during rush hours. In

addition, they will also have safe and sound streets away from accidents.

Trikes and Jeepney Drivers. A good traffic management will give the drivers

better profit through not wasting their gasolines during lockups or so called “bumper to

bumper situations”.

Municipality of Lopez. The town of Lopez can easily encourage more tourists to

visit the town if there is no traffic congestion in the area. It only signifies of more income

which may aid the said municipality to further improve the town of Lopez.

Scope and Limitations

This paper aims to establish new traffic methods in the town of Lopez to ensure

the safety of the drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. It also aims to create a traffic

management board in the municipality of Lopez for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

However, this study is limited on the utilization of the observation method in

order to identify the present problem.

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Chapter II

Theoretical Framework

According to the traffic psychology the two theories are widely used in order to

understand the behaviors of the drivers. Theory of planned behavior by Ajzen (1985)

intends to perform behaviors of different kinds can be predicted with high accuracy from

attitudes toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, and

these intentions, together with perceptions of behavioral control, account for the

considerable variation in actual behavior. However, Situational awareness by Endsley

(1999) which is a cognitive model of decision making based on perception of the current

situation, understanding of the current situation, and anticipation of the future situation.

Situational awareness influences decisions and future actions (the way we understand

reality).

Figure 1. The Theoretical Paradigm

The generalized problem-solving task of the road user may be further divided into

three levels of skills and control: strategic (planning), tactical (maneuvering), and

operational (control) respectively (Janssen,1979). Thi

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Review of Related Literature and Studies

Foreign Literature and Studies

According to Ziauddin (2016) controlling traffic flow is one of the most import

components of Traffic Engineering. Traffic flow control can be achieve by limiting

number of vehicle through a certain section of roadways by providing alternative road

and also by diverging traffic to one direction. The method used to control flow depends

on the type of roads, the community it is running through, public demand, business

demand, volume of traffic etc. Moreover, Sotra (2017) in her 7 Smart City Solutions to

Reduce Traffic Congestion mentions that Parking lots. That’s what many freeways and

inner-city roads have become, even in areas that have worked tirelessly to promote public

transit, carpooling, and other ways to get around that can reduce traffic congestion. And

while many of these ideas work, for decades they were rarely used or taken advantage of

by the masses. Complaints of services would often include words like “inconvenient” —

words painful to any city planner’s ears. While conferring to the opinion of Pradhan

(2017) that traffic management is very complex and we have to deal with it cautiously.

Let us give ourselves a bit more time and come out with more sustainable solutions.

Furthermore, Helsinki (2010) reiterates that Ensuring safe mobility will reduce the

number of road fatalities and injuries, enhance the overall level of safety and security, and

improve compliance with traffic rules and regulations. Primary tools for such purposes

include safety related information services, traffic control, enforcement and in-vehicle

driver support systems. Promoting public transport, pedestrian and bicycle traffic will

improve the attractiveness of these modes, restrain car traffic growth, combat climate
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change and improve the mobility of e.g. children and the elderly. While Wilmink (2016)

considers the following impacts of the good traffic management: a) Reduced travel times

and especially waiting times (delays); b) Possibility to give priority to certain user groups

Generally (if tuned well) minor increases in travel time for flows that do not get priority;

c) Considerable decreases of fuel consumption (energy use) and emissions; d) Slight

reduction of noise possible; and e) Good control (less long waits for a red light) leads to

less red light violations.

Local Literatures and Studies

As to Tumulak (2018) the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) issued by

the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will give more power to local authorities to

manage traffic. He added that the LGUs can have now enough powers to inspect the

worthiness of public vehicles, help traffic management, and recommend what mode of

transportation is appropriate in certain areas. Furthermore, the need of sharing ideas from

the different sectors is a must. Those who have contribution to the traffic problem can

also contribute to its solution. He further believes that the traffic problem worsened in

areas where there are constructions of infrastructures. However, in the article of Balanque

(2016) identifies common traffic problems in Metro Manila which are also coexisting in

provinces. The rails may need to be retrofitted or beefed up to accommodate the longer

coaches and more frequent trips. The cost involved is much lower than that for, say, a

new bus rapid transit system currently being evaluated, and the time to put these in place

could take only less than a year. Another easily enforceable measure is to take back some

of the streets from car and jeepney owners who use them as their permanent parking
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place, especially during rush hours. Anyone who has used Waze will realize that there are

many options to getting to your destination using the side streets. The problem is that

many of these side streets have cars parked on both sides, making them difficult to

traverse. And if you happen to pass beside a market, you will see that the road is used by

vendors to sell their vegetables, fruits, and other wares, further reducing the streets

available for vehicular traffic. There are also many streets undergoing repair work that

appears abandoned or is taking forever to complete. The simple solution is to make these

alternative routes no-parking zones, impose restrictions on market vendors, and mandate

round-the-clock work on street repairs and diggings.

Based on the study conducted by Rappler (2017) as published in rappler.com

Metro Manila commuters and motorists alike spend more than an hour, on average, in

traffic every day, placing the Philippines' capital region the 3rd worst in traffic in

Southeast Asia. The study, commissioned by ride-sharing platform Uber, looks at the

impact of ridesharing in Southeast Asia. The accompanying survey was done from

September to October, covering around 300 respondents from Southeast Asian cities. The

survey places Metro Manila 3rd worst in the region, with an average of 66 minutes stuck

in traffic daily. It comes after Bangkok, Thailand, which is said to have the worst traffic

(72 minutes), and 2nd worst Jakarta, Indonesia (68 minutes). Additionally, Dancel (2017)

states that during rush hour in metropolitan Manila, the number of vehicles far exceed the

roads' maximum capacity, totalling 1.75 times what the roads can handle. It takes 2.3

times longer to travel during this time. This only infers that traffic severely affect

economy of a country.
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Conceptual Framework

Figure 2. The Conceptual Paradigm

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Current Status of Observation of the

Traffic Management current status of
POLICY ON TRAFFIC
in Lopez traffic management
MANAGEMENT
Various Classifying the
Intervention various intervention
Programs programs utilized to ENHANCED TRAFFIC
Conducted to strengthen traffic MANAGEMENT OF
Strengthen Traffic management LOPEZ, QUEZON
Management

Problems Identifying the

Encountered encountered
problems

Feedback

This undertaking utilized the Input-Process-Output structure in order to attain its

objective. In the input phase the specific problems were worded to organize the needed

data. On the other hand, in the process phase the procedures were categorized based on

the gathered data. The results of this study were utilized to develop a new policy on the

traffic management to enhance the traffic in Lopez, Quezon.

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Chapter III

Methodology

Research Design

This undertaking utilized an observation method under the qualitative research in

order to identify the present problems on traffic. According to Silverman (2001)

observation is a systematic data collection approach. Researchers use all of their senses

to examine people in natural settings or naturally occurring situations. Observation of a

field setting involves: prolonged engagement in a setting or social situation clearly

expressed, self-conscious notations of how observing is done methodical and tactical

improvisation in order to develop a full understanding of the setting of interest imparting

attention in ways that is in some sense 'standardized' recording one's observations.

The researcher as town councilor for almost 18 years and former chairman of the

traffic management made the researcher to be qualified to make this observation method.

Participants

All motorized vehicles passing on the different streets together with the

pedestrians were considered as participants in this undertaking. In addition, the ongoing

constructions and repairs of roads and infrastructures were also included.

Instrumentation

According to Edeken (2017) research instrument can be structured or unstructured

as well but has to be person- to person or through telephone and other communication
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devices. Thus, this undertaking utilized a non-structured instrument through formal and

informal interviews to the drivers, passengers, bystanders, and pedestrians.

Data Gathering Procedure

The data were gathered through recording the observations of the researcher and

observations of the participants. Problems encountered were also recorded. Besides, all

suggestions of the persons interviewed were also documented.

Data Analysis

The gathered data were all scrutinized by and dissected by the researcher in order

to produce a new policy on traffic management in the Municipality of the Lopez.

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Chapter IV

Results and Discussions

Present Situation

Based on the observation of the researcher the present situation of the traffic

management in Lopez, Quezon is getting worse due to the infrastructures going on the

different areas in town specifically near highways.

Secondly, being the center of education in the Fourth District of Quezon more

students and employees are using motorized vehicles in order to arrive faster on their

destinations. However, this also affects the traffic more specifically during the rush hours.

In addition, the massive number of tricycles roaming around the town to pick up

passengers in different parts of the town made the town congested during rush hours.

Thirdly, the town has no specific terminal were jeepneys, buses, and tricycles will

park. Thus, the common streets were utilized as their terminals which made most of the

streets one-way.

Intervention Programs

Road Marking: All the lanes are marked with different colors (mainly white and

yellow) to implement traffic rules. For example white solid marking used to restrict

overtake on certain section ( sharp horizontal curves, vertical curves with less sight

distance), yellow dashed line used to allow overtaking in a single lane highway.

Roadside Signs: Road side signs are used to implement certain speed limit to a

section of highway. Normally roadside signs show speed limit and any change in road
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condition (sharp curve, narrow lanes etc). For example every highway have maximum

speed limited posted so that everyone can follow same speed to be safe.

Overhead signs, display, electronic boards: Along the highway, overhead signs,

display and electronic boards to inform the drivers about next exit, speed limit and also

latest traffic volume. It is an effective method to control traffic congestion on highway.

Drivers can choose an alternative route to avoid any incident along the route.

Rumble strips: are used to warn drives to stay in the lane and keep awake about the

road alignment and road conditions.

Temporary signs and traffic lights: During construction period of a section of

highway, temporary lane marking with orange color is used to divert traffic flow. Traffic

lights and information displays are also used to inform drive about the condition of

roadways. Various type of electronic display also used to inform drivers to be cautioned

about the changed road condition ahead. Temporary measures are also used in case of any

accident on the highway, such as blocking lane and diverging traffic to alternative lane or

route.

Traffic Flow Control in non-highways: As mentioned earlier, roadways with signals

and intersections are considered as non-highway. Those can be streets, avenues,

boulevard, lane etc. Controlling traffic flow is one of the major parts of the traffic

engineering in non-highways to ensure smooth and uniform flow in different directions,

safety of vehicles and pedestrians. Intersections can be source of crashes and vehicles

delays. Intersections can be a very deadly place for pedestrians too. To ensure uniform
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flow and safety, various methods, devices and signs are used. In following section will be

detailing important part of those features.

Signals: are the primary method used to control traffic flow in an intersection. There

are advantages to used signalized intersection method because it will ensure safety and

movement in designed pattern. However, signals have disadvantages too. Especially

intersection were the flow from different direction are not proportionate, too much

pedestrians etc. To minimize the delay, now a day automated signal changing system is

being used, where sensors detects vehicles in the intersection and change lights

accordingly. However, most roadways will not be signalized due to low traffic volume

and adequate sight distance. On the other hand, at some points, accident frequency and

severity will force to install traffic signals.

Stop Signs: The basic purpose of stop signs is to assign right-of-way to vehicles at

intersections. Stop Signs are used in non-signalized intersection to control traffic. There

are two types of stop signs are being used:

Two-Way Stop: This is used to assign right-of-way to traffic on one of two

intersecting streets by requiring traffic on one street to come to a complete stop. It is

suitable where: one street is a major street; Sight distances approaching the intersection

are substandard, and traffic approaching under the general rules for uncontrolled

intersections would run a strong risk of being involved in collisions.

Four-Way Stop: This type of intersection control is intended primarily where two

collector or major streets intersect and do not warrant a traffic signal. Its purpose is to
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assign right-of-way to traffic on both intersecting streets by requiring all approaching

vehicles to come to a complete stop.

Speed Limit Signs/Speed Zoning: The speed limit sign is a regulatory device that

LIMIT informs drivers of the speed limit imposed by the governing agency. Some signs

merely remind drivers of the limits applicable to the type of roadway and area.

Speed Limit Signs with Other Devices: Speed limit signs with flashing beacons have

been shown to have a minor effect in reducing vehicular speeds. Such signs have been

shown to be most effective in school zones. Other traffic activated signs with variable

messages and warnings may also have minor effectiveness in reducing speeds.

Signs with prohibitions: Various signs of provisions are used for various purposes.

They are main use means of enforcement of regulations. Some of the main signs are as

follows:

Turn prohibitions Signs: Turn prohibitions will reduce traffic volumes, noise, and, in

some cases, speeds on streets where they are applied. They may also improve traffic

safety on streets to which they are applied. However, volumes, noise and speeds will

increase on alternate routes.

One-Wav Streets Signs: The use of one-way streets has mixed results. They are not

useful in reducing speeds on local streets. In fact, the use of one-way signs may increase

speeds in the permitted direction, and may increase the amount of cut-through traffic on

other residential streets.

Commercial Vehicle Prohibitions: It is a common practice in communities to prohibit

commercial vehicles from most, if not all, local streets in residential areas.
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Special Warning Signs: Special warning signs such as “Children at Play”, “Watch for

Children”, or others that warn of normal conditions are not effective in reducing speeds in

residential areas.

Traffic Culming Devices: Speed Humps and Bumps: The speed hump is generally 3

to 4 inches high, rounded section of pavement, approximately 12 feet in length. A speed

bump is approximately 12” to 18” long, causing a more severe “bump” to be felt by the

driver.

Street Closures: The primary effect of street closures is to eliminate through traffic

rather than to reduce speed. There may be some speed reduction because higher speed

through traffic is discouraged from using the neighborhood streets.

Traffic Diverters: Diagonal diverters are barriers placed diagonally across an

intersection. This converts a normal four-legged intersection into two separate roadways,

each with a 90” turn. The purpose is to discourage “through” traffic by requiring it to take

a circuitous route through the neighborhood.

Traffic Roundabout: Modern roundabouts are different from traditional traffic circles,

in that all approaching traffic yields right of way to circulating traffic. This is reinforced

through the use of yield signs on the approaches.

Traffic Islands: A traffic island is a defined area, painted or raised, included in

highway design for the primary purposes of controlling and directing traffic movements.

They also provide refuge for pedestrians, reduce excessive pavement areas, and can be

used to indicate use of an intersection or to locate traffic control devices.

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Chokers and Road Narrowing: are narrowed roadway widths using landscaped areas

between the sidewalk and street. The pavement width between chokers can be

constructed for one or two lanes of traffic. The choker can be constructed parallel to the

traveled way or twisted to the direction of travel.

On-Street Parking: is parking that is allowed on a street in the curb lane and is

commonly permitted in residential areas.

Transverse Markings: Transverse pavement markings consist of a series of painted

lines placed across the road.

Longitudinal Marking: Longitudinal pavement markings for speed control is

intended to give drivers the impression of a narrow lane through which the vehicle must

be guided.

Crosswalk: The use of painted crosswalks is to provide improved pedestrian safety by

guiding them across the street and to notify drivers of the possibility of the presence of

pedestrians.

Problems Encountered

As to the observation of the researcher the problems encountered in enforcing the

traffic management are as follows:

1. Insufficient traffic personnel

2. Growing numbers of unregistered motorized vehicles

3. No designated terminal

4. One-ways

5. Constructions of Infrastructures
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6. Road Repair

7. Damaged Road

8. Unorganized rerouting

Policy Recommendation

Creation of New Traffic Management Board

“A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CREATING THE MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT BOARD OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ”

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Lopez is located at a strategic location in the southern

part of Quezon being the passage of three major routes, the Manila-Bicol route via the

Maharlika highway, Lopez-Catanauan route and Lopez-Buenavista route;

WHEREAS, given this strategic location that Trinidad has, it is observed that an

increasing volume of traffic is experienced every year that put the lives of the pedestrians

particularly school children at risk if there is no traffic management body that would be

responsible in monitoring the implementation of the Municipal Traffic Code;

WHEREAS, this body shall serve as a consultative and advisory body of the Municipal

Mayor and the Sangguninag Bayan particularly the SB Committee on Transportation and

Public Utilities in matters pertaining to traffic operation management of the Municipality

of Lopez;

WHEREFORE, foregoing premises considered, _____________________, Municipal

Mayor, by virtue of the powers vested in me by Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as
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the Local Government Code of 1991 hereby create THE MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC

MANANGEMENT BOARD OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ”

Section 1. COMPOSITION

There shall be created a Municipal Traffic Management Board that will be composed of

the following:

– Chairperson or her designated representative

– Vice Chairman

– Chief of Police, Member

– Comm. Chairman, Public Utilities & Public

Safety, Member

– Municipal Treasurer, Member

– Mun. Planning & Dev’t. Coordinator, Member

. – Traffic Officer, Trinidad PS, Member

– Traffic Officer, Trinidad PS, Member

– Municipal Engineer

– ABC President

1 representative from Bus, Jeepney and multi-cab operators

1 representative from tricycle operators and drivers association

1 representative from each of the private organizations of motorized

vehicles
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Section 2. FUNCTIONS ANDF DUTIES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC MGT.

BOARD

1. Conducts periodic review of the implementation of the Municipal Traffic Code as

well as the reports and the recommendation submitted by the Municipal Traffic

Management Office;

2. Evaluates the effectiveness of the traffic management schemes being implemented

by the Municipal Government;

3. Reviews the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation of the Municipal

Traffic Code and other rules and regulations by the Municipal Traffic Management

Office; and

4. Serves as consultative and advisory body of the Municipal Mayor and the

Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities in matters

pertaining to traffic operation management in the Municipality of Lopez.

Section 3. EFFECTIVITY

This Order takes effect immediately.

Done this _______ day of ______________20____ at Lopez, Quezon, Philippines.

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Chapter V

Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations

Findings

The following were the findings of the present study:

1. There are infrastructures ongoing in the different areas in town specifically near

highways. There are also bounteous numbers of private and public motorized vehicles

utilized by the employees and students during rush hours. There is no specific terminal

for the public utility vehicles.

2. The following interventions were implemented to manage traffic congestions in the

town of Lopez, Quezon: One-way streets, two-way streets, rerouting, road widening,

accommodating traffic volunteers, and street signals

3. Insufficient traffic personnel, Growing numbers of unregistered motorized vehicles,

No designated terminal, One-way streets, Constructions and renovations of

Infrastructures, Road Repairs, Damaged Roads, and Unorganized rerouting were the

problems encountered in traffic management in Lopez, Quezon.

4. The findings of this current investigation resulted to a municipal ordinance that will

enhance the traffic management of Lopez, Quezon.

Conclusions

1. Constructions, one-way streets due to having no terminal, and unnecessary rerouting

cause the traffic congestions in the Municipality of Lopez.

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2. The intervention programs were implemented however, the lack of volunteers and

traffic personnel leads to the improper operation of the program that leads to traffic

congestion.

3. The encountered problems in the implementation of the traffic management in the

municipality of Lopez made the streets congested.

4. The municipal ordinance if implemented will enhance the traffic management in

Lopez, Quezon.

Recommendations

1. This observation research highly recommends the Sangguniang Bayan ng Lopez

to ratify the drafted municipal ordinance to create new traffic management board in order

to properly manage the traffic related strategies to have a smooth flow of traffic.

2. Execution the proposed methods to effectively control flow of traffic will aid the

commuters, private motorized vehicles, and pedestrian to avoid traffic related accidents

and violations.
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Appendices

A. Documentation
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Curriculum Vitae

HON. RICARDO “RICKY” V. RICO

Municipal Councilor
Birthdate: JUNE 18, 1968
Father: Remegio A. Rico (+) Former Brgy. Captain in Talolong
Mother: Rosalinda V. Rico, Former Brgy. Captain in Talolong
Brothers: Ronaldo V. Rico (+)
Ruel V. Rico
Sister: Ruby V. Rico
Wife: Noemi Zamora Resurreccion Rico, Rural Health Midwife III
Children: Mark Jerome R. Rico
Ivan Lawrence R. Rico
Ma. Clarivelle R. Rico
Rick Angelo R. Rico

MASTER’S DEGREE: Philippine Christian University

Master in Public Administration

TERTIARY: Guzman Institute of Technology

Graduate= General Radio Communication Operator (GRCO) Class B
Graduate= Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
OSY-Out of School Youth (Steno,Typing,Bookkeeping,Salesmanship)
Graduate= University of Manila, P.S.T (Criminology)
Graduate= Philippine Normal University ,Bachelor of Elementary Education
(BEED)

SECONDARY: Lopez Provincial High School (1980-1985)

Manlalaro ng taon
Honor Student

ELEMENTARY: Lopez West Elementary School Bldg. I (1975-1980)

Dancer of the year
Singer of the year
Honor Student
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Positions:

1985-1988= Kabataan Barangay Kagawad /Brgy. Talolong

1988-1991= Kabataan Barangay Chairman /Brgy. Talolong
1997-2001= Barangay Kagawad /Brgy. Talolong
2001-Present= Municipal Councilor Lopez, Quezon
June-September 2016 = PCL- Philippine Councilors League
Interim President Board Member Quezon Province
Regular Board Member BoyScout of the Philippines (Quezon Council)
2018= Chairman, BoyScout of the Philippines (Quezon Council)

Awards Received:

Natatanging Kabataang Barangay sa Lalawigan ng Quezon

Centennial Barangay Kagawad Lopez, Quezon
Most Outstanding Barangay Kagawad Quezon Province
Most Outstanding Municipal Councilor of the Philippines
Most Outstanding Municipal Councilor Quezon Province