Piston to govt: Build more mass transport systems

MANILA, Philippines - Transport group Piston on Friday said the government should construct a modern mass transport system and not "skyways" which cause traffic congestion in urban areas in the country.

Piston national president George San Mateo said more skyways translate to more private vehicles on the roads which in turn result to traffic snarls.

"Lalong matinding pagbigat sa trapiko na magreresulta sa lalong dagdag-pahirap sa kabuhayan ang dadanasing ng mga public transport drivers at mananakay dahil sa magkakasabay na konstruksyon ng Skyway 3 at iba’t ibang road repairs at projects ng DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) na tatakbo hanggang sa tatlong taon," San Mateo said.

Drivers of public utility vehicles, particularly jeepney drivers, would have lesser trips daily due to heavy traffic caused by the road repairs, he added.

San Mateo said the government should look at subway train systems and mass railway system which would not result in traffic congestion.

Such mass transport systems will even encourage the public to commute and will rid of the roads of 80 percent of private vehicles, he said.

Source: philstar.com - Nation