Transportation Engineering Philippines

Road Accidents

2010-03-10T22:22:00.000-08:00

Engineer-einjel's note:More than two years passed since I started to hear and learn about road accidents - its implications in a society's economy, lives lost, damaged properties, and medical costs. I did not have much journals or articles to read but my environment showed me the different issues with regard to road accidents.Yesterday when I started to work on a road accident database, my

Traffic Studies: Volume Count

2010-03-04T01:40:00.000-08:00

What is traffic volume study? Why is it important?Traffic volume is the most basic data needed for any traffic study. Volume studies are conducted to obtain factual information on the number of vehicles and/or persons that pass at a specified point on the highway system. The resulting volume data are expressed in relation to time. (Sigua, 2008)So, that's the brief what and why of traffic volume

Top 10 Most Heavily Traveled Corridor in MM

2010-03-04T01:27:00.000-08:00

Annual Average Daily Traffic or AADT is estimated as the total volume counted over one year divided by the number of days in the year.Traffic Engineering Center of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducts a yearly volume count (AADT) for the major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. The latest data as of March 2010 is that of year 2008 study. The TOP 10 MOST HEAVILY TRAVELED CORRIDOR are

SLEX or South Luzon Expressway

2010-02-01T05:01:00.000-08:00

I featured NLEX or the North Luzon Expressway and SCTEX or the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway last year. This time, it is best to feature SLEX or the South Luzon Expressway.SLEX was mentioned in ITS topic I posted early last year which discussed on how their ETC system reduced queueing in tollbooths.Good thing, I was able to get the SLEX toll rates! So here it is:Entry Point Class 1 Class 2

Lessons Learned: Monitoring Highway Congestion and Reliability Using Archived Traffic Detector Data by Turner, Margiotta and Lomax

2010-02-01T04:01:00.000-08:00

Technical reports, research studies, and publications about transportation engineering fill my list of must-be-read-now notes. There is so much to learn and take note from all the written articles. If you ask WHY on earth would I read these boring stuff? My answer is because I need to for my NEW thesis topic. Apart from this main reason is that I love transportation engineering, I like doing

Transport Infrastructure Companies in Manila

2010-01-22T08:54:00.000-08:00

There are searchers on the different transport infrastructure companies in Manila. So here it is:**ALMEC Corporation**#301 One Corporate Plaza, 845 Arnaiz Street, Makati City, Metro ManilaTel. Nos. (632) 815-3348 / Fax No. (632) 818-8145E-Mail: manila@almec.org**CTI engineering International Co., Ltd.**Manila, Philippines**DCCD Engineering Corporation**SOL Building, 112 Amorsolo St., Legaspi

Proceedings of the 17th Annual conference of the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines

2010-01-16T23:28:00.000-08:00

17th Annual conference of the Transportation Science Society of the PhilippinesThe Imperatives of Climate Change and Economic Crisis in the Philippines: Reviewing the Transport Secto's Responses to Current and Emerging Issues4 Sept 2009SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia ComplexPasay City, Metro ManilaHere are the papers presented and commented during the conference:CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL

ITS: TRAFFIC BASELINE INFORMATION OBTAINED USING PROBE CARS IS THE KEY TO ADDRESS METRO MANILA TRAFFIC CONGESTIONS

2010-01-16T22:33:00.000-08:00

ITS: TRAFFIC BASELINE INFORMATION OBTAINED USING PROBE CARS IS THE KEY TO ADDRESS METRO MANILA TRAFFIC CONGESTIONSReigna Jewel Ritz MACABABBADGraduate Student,Institute of Civil Engineering,UP DilimanJose Regin REGIDOR, Dr. Eng.Associate Professor,Institute of Civil Engineering,UP DilimanABSTRACT: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies can supplement construction-based methods to

ENGINEERING JOBFAIR 2010

2010-01-06T15:46:00.000-08:00

Transportation Engineering Philippines (TEP) partners with PHILIPPINE ENGINEERING MAGAZINE to give you the latest updates such as JOBS, CONFERENCES, and NEWS in PHILIPPINE ENGINEERING.PHILIPPINE ENGINEERING MAGAZINE features several engineering companies where students and professional engineers can obtain their best jobs.TEP recognizes that the PHILIPPINE ENGINEERING MAGAZINE is a new website

Bicycle Highways

2010-01-06T07:38:00.000-08:00

The New York Times published an interesting article about Bicycle Highways. Here's some quoted phrases mentioned in the article:"The Bicycle Office of Copenhagen's design calls for service stations (with air pumps and tools for simple repairs) and plans to employ so-called intelligent transportation systems — not unlike the technology that makes the E-ZPass possible. Using handlebar-mounted RFID

Bike on Train

2009-12-12T01:15:00.000-08:00

I came across this very interesting article in PDI dated December 8.The article says LRT Lines 1 and 2 now allow bikers to bring their folding bikes on train. This is recently LRT's "Bike-on Bike-off" project.This project will surely help promote the use of non-motorized transport. It will cut travel time for bikers and minimize traffic accidents. Way to go!

Buses Going North - Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan

2009-12-12T00:33:00.000-08:00

Do you want to travel up north and see Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, and Cagayan? There are several bus companies that provide transportation services from Metro Manila to as far as Cagayan. These include Victory Liner, Baliwag Transit, Florida, EMC, and Dalin Liner.I studied and stayed in QC since 2003 but I go home to my province - Cagayan every opportune time allows me to spend time with family.

New MMDA Chairman

2009-12-03T21:35:00.000-08:00

Former Quezon City Judge Oscar Inocentes have taken over Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair post. He presided following the order by Malacanang dated December 1.Though there were side comments regarding this story since former MMDA Chair Bayani Fernando have not yet submitted his resignation letter when Inocentes went to the MMDA Office and assumed his post. Bayani Fernando is now

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA 3)

2009-11-19T05:08:00.000-08:00

NAIA 3 PHOTOSThe Philippine government approved the construction of Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 or NAIA-3 in 1997 and scheduled to be completed in 2002. However, the terminal became fully operational in mid-2008 only after delays caused by several technical and legal issues.NAIA-3 is the newest and biggest terminal of NAIA. Currently, the Cebu Pacific Airlines (domestic and some

TOP AUTOMOBILES in the Philippines

2009-11-18T04:14:00.000-08:00

This is the latest update from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) taken from the Motoring Section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 Section B2-2).According to the report, there is actually an increase in automotive sales despite of the natural and man-made setbacks in the country.The top five sellers include TOYOTA, MITSUBISHI, HONDA,

C5 - Kalayaan Elevated U-turns

2009-11-13T21:25:00.000-08:00

Circumferential Road 5 (C5) is one of the major circumferential roads in Metro Manila and it connects the South Luzon Expressway in Taguig City to the north end of C5, the McArthur Highway in Valenzuela City and the North Luzon Expressway. Moreover, the C5-Kalayaan Avenue intersection is strategically located in the boundaries of Taguig City, Makati City, Pateros, and Pasig City which makes the

Welcome to Philippine Transportation Photos

2009-11-07T07:15:00.000-08:00

engineer-einjel has recently published a new PHOTO BLOG that showcases different transportation modes and facilities of the Philippines. The pictures are the original photo collection of the author of engineer-einjel.blogspot.com as she travels in the different parts of the country and discovers interesting transportation related sights. These include vehicles (cars, trains, buses, airplanes, and

Mag Lev, MagLev, Bullet Train

2009-11-02T16:39:00.000-08:00

Mag Lev / MagLev / Magnetic Levitation Trains / Bullet TrainsAn UpdateMagLev trains run at 330 miles per hour - this is faster than the speed of airplanes!Japan is building two MagLev lines which is anticipated to start its operations by 2025. Its speed is more than 500kph.The countries that conducted advance railway technology studies include USA, Japan, and Germany. But USA now is less

Philippine News on Road Transport (1)

2009-10-29T17:19:00.000-07:00

07/31/2009Philippine Global Road Safety (PGRS)Source: http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20090731-218033/DOTC-top-firms-fund-road-safety-firmThe Philippine Global Road Safety (PGRS), a nonstock, nonprofit organization that aims to address global and local road safety issues was put up by the DOTC and a number of private firms.The member firms include Automotive Association of the

PALexpress Experience from Manila to Tuguegarao

2009-10-26T18:29:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, 24 October 2009, I traveled back home to Tuguegarao for semester break. The journey was one of my memorable trips because that was my first time to ride an airplane in going home. For the past six years, I usually travel by bus wherein the trip takes about 12 hours. Now, let me share how i got into this new exciting trip.Purchase of Ticket. PAL posted an airfare promo in Philippine

CARS in the Philippines

2009-10-25T22:02:00.000-07:00

Most Filipinos living in the city opted to have their own vehicle. Possession of a car or any vehicle for private use provides convenience when doing trips from home to school, work, business, and other purposes than relying on public modes of transport only.For first time workers and earning individuals, their common question is: what car or model will I invest in? It would be best then to

Traffic Signs

2009-10-25T04:04:00.000-07:00

Are you a true motorist? Then you should know by heart the different traffic or road signs. These signs are posted at the sides of roads to provide information and guide motorists.Most traffic signs in the Philippines follow the Vienna Convention except for the MMDA's pink colored road signs.So, what are the different traffic signs?Regulatory SignsStopYieldSpeed LimitNo right/left turnNo

Philippine Government Agencies on Transportation

2009-10-24T05:37:00.000-07:00

Looking for Philippine Government Agencies on Transportation? Hope I can help you guys, you are probably searching gov't agencies that are related to Philippine Transportation.Howdy reader and follower of my blog "Transportation Engineering Philippines", welcome here.There are several key gov't offices that you need to know!The very first one is the Department of Transportation and Communications

Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway

2009-07-10T03:36:00.000-07:00

SUBIC-CLARK-TARLAC EXPRESSWAY (SCTEX)Have you passed by the newly developed Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway or SCTEX in the Philippines? :)This new facility makes life easier with fast driving since there is still few motorists using this. However, utmost safe driving should still be observed. This 2nd photo shows the Mabalacat Toll Plaza.Some motorists complain that this expressway is the road way

Summer Getaways: 1st - Davao

2009-04-19T01:45:00.000-07:00

Experience lots of summer fun in Davao! The place offers several tourist destinations that you can enjoy with your family, and friends. Check these beautiful pictures to be encouraged to set your foot and discover wowowonderful Davao!SAMAL ISLAND BeachesCROCODILE FARMEagle