Rappler's latest stories on EDSA traffic

[OPINION] Part 1 | Solutions to Manila's carmageddon
In our gradual descent to perdition, how has Manila traffic affected our lives?

Panelo suggests choppers for emergency patients in traffic-logged cities
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo says the death of patients in ambulances caught in heavy traffic proves the need for emergency powers for President Rodrigo Duterte

LOOK: Suspicious box left in EDSA-Shaw underpass
The large box is left on the center island of the underpass, prompting police to close the inner lanes while they verify the contents of the box

Duterte claims he fulfilled all promises except easing EDSA traffic
'Wala akong pangako na hindi ko natupad except 'yang EDSA,' claims President Rodrigo Duterte

Bong Nebrija takes over as MMDA head of traffic
MMDA appoints Bong Nebrija, who has a social media reputation of being a strict enforcer of the rules, as the new chief traffic inspector

Express Pinoy pride through song with the 'Tagumpay' billboards along EDSA
The 'Ating Tagumpay' billboards contain lyrics that celebrate the brand of grit, resilience and skill Pinoys are known for

The week in photos: August 11-17, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

GDP, West Philippine Sea, Ginebra | Evening wRap
Watch Rappler’s evening newscast with Acor Arceo

Parts of EDSA closed on February 25 People Power Anniversary
The MMDA says the northbound section of EDSA from Ortigas Avenue to Boni Serrano Avenue will be partially closed from 12 am to 6 am on Sunday, February 25

The week in photos: November 11-17, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Maria Isabel Lopez summoned by LTO for ASEAN lane violation
This comes after the former beauty queen and actress violates traffic rules then boasts about it on social media
EDSA 'parking lot': Commuters endure traffic ahead of ASEAN Summit
(UPDATED) MMDA opens the ASEAN lane along EDSA Northbound to the public as of 6 pm on Saturday, November 11

Duterte orders MMDA, LGUs: Penalize unruly drivers 'regardless of stature'
President Rodrigo Duterte orders a nationwide road clearing while he waits for Congress to grant him emergency powers to solve the Metro Manila traffic problem

Duterte's EDSA traffic: Data say it's faster, drivers say nothing's changed
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority says that the travel time along EDSA has been cut by at least 14 minutes
Free Wi-Fi for 1st 30 minutes along EDSA starting June 12
After the 1st 30 minutes users can extend for P20 for two hours valid for two days or P50 for 10 hours valid for 5 days

#FridayFeels: Surge
Frantic to book transportation that s so expensive in the middle of EDSA? You re not alone

Ayala, SM team up for alternate to EDSA
The proposed P25 billion elevated expressway will be owned by both firms and built at no cost to the government

Camp Aguinaldo opens to private vehicles in 2 weeks – MMDA
Private vehicle owners can start applying with Camp Aguinaldo for access passes on Monday November 21

Provincial buses ban on EDSA is ‘anti-poor’ – Salceda
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda also says the game Pokemon Go poses a higher threat of aggravating Metro Manila traffic than provincial buses

Bomb threat forces temporary closure of EDSA-Main Avenue
The closure causes heavy traffic along the major thoroughfare; all lanes are reopened past 10 pm

VLOG: Double decker bus offers preview of modern PH bus service
The P2P service promises faster travel time and a comfortable ride for passengers

APEC, inclusivity, and Manila traffic
Commuters spend hours on the road due to road closures during APEC

Provincial buses now banned from using EDSA underpasses
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority says the directive was issued to harmonize the traffic schemes currently being implemented on EDSA

Traffic officials told: Tow illegally parked vehicles around EDSA
But Cabinet Secretary Almendras and MMDA Chair Tolentino say there is resistance against removing illegally parked vehicles in roads connected to EDSA

Rain slows metro traffic, strands commuters
How was your commute home today? Netizens reported being stuck all over the metro due to traffic caused by heavy rain and flooding

SAF troopers to join HPG in manning EDSA traffic
Chief Superintendent Arnold Gunnacao PNP Highway Patrol Group director says the Special Action Force responded to his call for reinforcement to direct traffic along EDSA

New traffic strategies on EDSA 'effective' – Palace
But Malacañang admits that the traffic jams caused by Tuesday s flash floods and torrential rains greatly hindered efforts to ease congestion in the capital region

Duterte’s retirement, Aquino on Poe, PH traffic | 12PM wRap
Watch the 12PM edition of Rappler s newscast The wRap

Did government go too easy on Iglesia ni Cristo?
It was all a display of power by a church a government and a public that found its voice online

Half of EDSA for bikers, pedestrians only on June 28
From Ortigas to SM MOA buses and private cars on EDSA will be limited to 3 out of 5 lanes both on the north bound and south bound sides

EDSA express bus service extended until May
Transportation officials extend the pilot run of the Express Connect service to see if passengers will patronize it

EDSA celebrations paralyze Metro Manila traffic
Many commuters report hours on the road with portions of the main thoroughfare EDSA closed to traffic to make way for activities commemorating the people power revolution

Did LTFRB circulars worsen Metro traffic? Lawmakers to probe
Senator Santiago and Valenzuela congressman Gatchalian question the legality of recent LTFRB circulars that effectively protects colorum buses

Metro Manila road reblocking: February 21-24
Check out the list of road reblocking and repairs over the weekend
MMDA announces alternative routes for EDSA Sept 11 rally
Passing by the EDSA Shrine on Wednesday September 11? Better take these alternative routes
'EDSA is a parking lot'
Rappler followers on social media send photos and reports of the traffic along EDSA as heavy rains brought it to a standstill
Painting over the issue
A local company aims to ease the pollution in Manila through paint and artwork