Tag: Department of Transportation (DOTr)

Construction of EDSA Busway bridges, concourse set with MOA signing between DOTr, private partners

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 16, signed a memorandum of agreement with its private partners for the construction of EDSA Busway bridges with a concourse. The DOTr said the MOA was signed between SM Prime Holdings, D.M. Wesceslao and Associates Incorporated, and Double Dragon Properties Corporation. The department said the EDSA Busway bridges with concourse–which will be donated by the private partners— will be strategically located at the following locations: SM Mall […]

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In photos: DOTr launches train driving simulator for LRT-2 train operators

The Department of Transportation (DOTr)- Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) launched a state-of-the-art Train Driving Simulator which will help improve the driving skills of train operators and ensure the passengers’ safety at the LRT Line 2 system. Through the new simulator system, train operators will also acquire necessary skills to react properly and quickly in any potential situation during revenue operations. This project is part of LRTA’s commitment to deliver world-class service for the passengers. (Photos […]

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Detalye sa rehabilitasyon at maintenance ng MRT-3, naisapinal na

(Eagle News) – Isinapinal na ng mga kinatawan ng Pilipinas at Japan ang detalye sa rehabilitasyon at maintenance ng MRT-3 na popondohan ng Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Ayon sa Department of Transportation (DOTr), sa pagtataya aabot sa Php16.985 bilyon ang magagastos para sa rehabilitasyon ng Mass Rail System. Ang project appraisal ay isinagawa sa pamamagitan ng technical discussion sa pagitan ng DOTr at ng Japan International Cooperation Agency noong nakaraang linggo. Saklaw ng rehabilitasyon […]

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DOTr, tiniyak na walang taas-pasahe hangga’t hindi naisasaayos ang serbisyo sa MRT

(Eagle News) – Hindi tataas ang pamasahe sa Metro Rail Transit (MRT) hangga’t hindi nararamdaman ang improvements nito. Ito ang naging pagtitiyak ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) sa publiko. Ayon kay DOTr Undersecretary TJ Batan, walang dagdag-singil sa MRT hanggang hindi nararamdan ng mga pasahero ang mas maayos na serbisyo, partikular sa convenience, availability at reliability sa operasyon ng MRT-3. Pagtitiyak din ni Batan na bukod sa MRT-3 ay wala ring planong magtaas ng pamasahe […]

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Regulasyon sa window tint ng mga sasakyan, ilalabas sa susunod na taon

(Eagle News) – Inaasahang ilalabas ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) sa unang quarter ng 2018 ang kanilang kautusan na magsasaad ng katanggap-tanggap na grade para sa tint ng mga bintana ng sasakyan. Ayon kay Transport Undersecretary for Roads at Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Tim Orbos, hinihintay na lang nila ang pinal na rekomendasyon ng kanilang technical working group tungkol dito. Maliban kasi sa pagtitiyak ng kaligtasan at seguridad, makakatulong aniya ang regulasyon […]

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Numbering system sa sasakyang pandagat, ipatutupad sa Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan (Eagle News) – Nakatakdang magpatupad ang Philippine Coast Guard sa buong lalawigan ng Palawan ng numbering system upang masiguro ang seguridad ng mga residente doon. Ang Safety Security and Environmental Numbering System ay ipatutupad sa mga motorized banca at iba pang watercraft vessels sa ilalim na rin ng ibinabang kautusan ng Department of Transportation (DOTr), kung saan nakasaad na dapat maiparehistro ang lahat ng mga uri ng sasakyang pandagat na na nag-o-operate […]

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DOTr ready to abolish ‘number coding’ in Metro Manila

(Eagle News)– The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday (September 14) revealed that it is open to abolish the number coding scheme in Metro Manila, noting that studies show that the measure does not ease traffic at all. “Base po sa pag aaral, yung mga number coding ay hindi naman talaga nakakatulong sa pag reduce ng volume [of vehicles] sa kalye,” DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transportation and Infrastructure Anne Lontoc said during the hearing conducted […]

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Sen. Poe halts hearing on emergency powers

(Eagle News)– The Senate Committee on Public Services chaired by Senator Grace Poe postponed the hearings on the proposal to give President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to solve the traffic crisis pending the detailed projects from the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The deliberations was set to resume this Tuesday but canceled it ahead of its morning schedule. “The Executive branch is in a hurry to pass the emergency powers bill, but based on our hearings, we have […]

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