HELP! Metro Manila needs a traffic czar now!

The first act is to designate a traffic czar, not by name, but with authority to direct and redirect traffic in primary, secondary, and tertiary roads without any hindrance from the Metro Manila city mayors. He must have a good sense of the three Es of traffic — Engineering, Education, and Enforcement. Finally, and most importantly, he must have the resources to enforce the rules.

Traffic flow is like blood flow — clogged or partially clogged arteries need a bypass to restore normal flow. Metro Manila needs a lot of bypass roads to achieve a reasonable traffic flow.

The first act is to designate a traffic czar, not by name, but with authority to direct and redirect traffic in primary, secondary, and tertiary roads without any hindrance from the Metro Manila city mayors. He must have a good sense of the three Es of traffic — Engineering, Education, and Enforcement. Finally, and most importantly, he must have the resources to enforce the rules.

The best candidate for Metro Manila traffic czar is the Philippine National Police National Capital Regiod Head. He must surely appreciate traffic problems and know how to solve them. He has all the necessary resources to enforce the traffic laws and regulations — personnel, traffic and motorcycle cops, communication facilities, CCTVs, ambulances, fire trucks, hauling trucks, Google Map, databases on drivers and criminals, etc. Name it and they probably have it. Of course, there could be other candidates but they must have the authority and resources to back them up.

There are also many traffic experts in the country and elsewhere. Surely, the Traffic Czar must be open to avail of their expertise.

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