Loading, unloading zones, taxi stands in city designated

THE CITY Council approved on first reading a proposed ordinance designating loading, unloading zones and taxi stands along the various roads and streets within the city and providing penalties for violators.

Authored by Councilor Benny Bomogao, the ordinance states designated taxi stands are along Lower Session road – 4 units; near Pines Arcade – 2 slots and the additional taxi stands will be along Middle Session road – 2 slots, in front of a food chain – 2 slots, in front of Solibao restaurant – 2 slots; near Skyworld – 3 slots; in front of Abanao Square – 2 slots; in front of PLDT – 2 slots; Victory Liner in Marcoville – 5 slots; Pacdal Park circle – 3 slots; Mines view Park – 3 slots; Sunshine Supermart – 2 slots, BGH rotunda – 4 slots; Slaughterhouse – 2 slots; in front of waiting shed along Harrison Road – 2 slots; in front of UC gate I – 2 slots; in front of SLU main gate opposite side 2 slots and in front of Center Mall – 2 slots.

Loading and unloading areas also include Upper Session road, Middle Session road, Middle Session road, Lower Session road, Lower Mabini St, Perfecto Street, Harrison Road, Gov. Pack road, UP Drive in front of Sunshine Park, UP entrance, Japanese Park, City High School second gate, City Health Office beside the flagpole, Mabini Street, Abanao St., Magsaysay Avenue beside old Rabbit, SLU drive and NBI old gate.

The ordinance tasks the City Engineering Office, in coordination with the Traffic Management Branch of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) to place the necessary sign boards regarding the

designated loading, unloading zones and taxi stands.

A prescribed signages measuring 24 inches by 24 inches will be placed in strategic areas indicating the ordinance number, advisory regarding the status of the designated areas, penalty below the signage and should include the pick and go warning.

Any driver found parking his vehicle at the designated taxi stands or loading area despite no visible passengers to load or there are passengers waiting for the services of other vehicles will be penalized with a fine of P500 and the confiscation of both front and back license plate numbers.

The ordinance added it has been observed drivers park their vehicles along the designated loading and taxi stands for almost half an hour jeopardizing other drivers to pick up waiting passengers.

An appropriation of P1 million will also be earmarked to effectively and immediately enforce the preparations of sign boards intended for installation under the provisions of the measure.

However, in case private corporations, business establishments, and entrepreneurs signify their intent to provide advisories or signboards while advertising their firms, businesses or products, they should first coordinate with the City Engineering Office for a briefing as to the standard size or measurement of the signages and advertisement.

To avoid other vehicles from behind obstructing the passage of other vehicles or prevent double parking or congestions of vehicles along the roads, the no-waiting policy will strictly be followed. Dexter See/ Baguio PIO