The Effectiveness of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)in Supervising Road Traffic in Cubao, Quezon City

Abstract

The setting of the city between Manila Bay to the West and Laguna de Bay to the South limits the opportunities to spread traffic from the south on many axes of circulation. EDSA highway, in particular, seems permanently clogged by traffic, even if the newer C-5 beltway tries to provide some relief. Among the causes of EDSA perennial difficulties and one of the major factors is the concentration of major shopping malls and business districts alongside its course. A second major problem is the high number of bus terminals, particularly in the Cubao area, which provide interregional services from the capital area but add to the volume of traffic. While authorities have banned jeepneys and tricycles from using most of EDSA, this has meant that there is a concentration of these vehicles on side streets, blocking the smooth exit of cars. This study used a descriptive research method of research to gauge the effectiveness of MMDA in supervising road traffic in Cubao, Quezon City. Interviews, questionnaires and observations were used to gather necessary data for this study. The researchers also used the internet to gather information on traffic congestion in Cubao Quezon City through different articles. Majority of the respondents were from the age bracket of 18 to 27years old, 100% were male, 73.3% were married and 60% got college level education. As perceived by the group of respondents, on how Effective Metro Manila Development Authority in supervising road traffic at Cubao in Quezon City, most respondents regarded it as “Effective.” As perceived by the group of respondents, on the problems encountered by the Metro Manila Development Authority in supervising road traffic at Cubao in Quezon City, most respondents regarded it as “Moderately Serious”. As perceived by the group of respondents, on the measures that may be proposed to address the problems encountered by the Metro Manila Development Authority in supervising road traffic at Cubao in Quezon City, most respondents regarded it as “Highly Recommended”. The findings of the study can be used in improving MMDA’s road traffic supervision on the said area.