No window hours policy extended for 6 months: MMDA

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has decided to extend their “no window hours” policy until July 31, 2017 to further lessen traffic in Metro Manila’s major roads according to an article published on their website.

ROXAS BOULEVARD. One of the roads affected by the MMDA’s Number Coding Scheme. Primer file photo

The MMDA made the decision after consulting with the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and the Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (I-ACT), citing improved traffic conditions along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila as a reason for its extension.

MMDA General Manager Thomas Orbos said he doesn’t see people buying another vehicle just to avoid the “no window hours” policy, saying it would be impractical for them to do so.

He did say the policy will be taken up once more at the next regular meeting of the MMC, which is composed of Metro Manila’s 17 mayors.

The MMDA first announced the removal of the window hours for their Number Coding Scheme in October 2016, seen as their response to what would have been a potential gridlock over the holidays. They mentioned then that if the policy would be successful, then they would decide if it needs to be extended or be permanently put in place.

Source: MMDA, Philippine News Agency, CNN Philippines, ABS-CBN News