What do you think of the MMDA's latest idea to "green" the metro?

[Monseratto]

I'm more happy MMDA finally rid of the remaining bus loading bays from BF time in the middle of EDSA.. But traffic grew worse along Quezon Avenue when they closed down one of the U turn slots on the intersection along EDSA. Nag spill over ung traffic sa Timog Avenue since that's where you can now make a U turn going to Trinoma...

[SiRbossR]

Di ba in long term masisira lang ung pader?

[Type 100]

TOUGH CROWD. I'm surprised the idea didn't get any more approval from you guys. I think this is a great initiative.

If the MMDA wants to push this idea further, they could replace half the billboards in the metro with similar vertical gardens. That way EDSA commuters can easily be reminded that Metro Manila isn't just a dusty, paved-concrete hovel. It'd also solve the concerns of plant roots attacking concrete walls.

[niky]

Damage to the wall depends on the type of plant. If it's climbing plants, yes... but only for crumbly concrete. The ceramic tiles should be relatively okay.

But the MMDA is putting up hanging plants, which won't damage the walls. The only concern is the durability of the pots.

I think it's an excellent idea. Much better than merely using air-scrubbing paint, use something that more effectively absorbs pollution.

[steer]

waste of time and tax paper money.

more likely, hinabol lang yang project to use up 2012 remaining funds.

they should focus on their main job.

ease traffic by ridding the streets of unregistered jeepney, buses etc. and all of us would be happy.

leave these beautification projects to another agency.

[HondaWay]

It's a good idea, should have been a national government initiative. Making cities in the Philippines as green cities, similar to Singapore.

Dagdag sa clean air.


But I agree that MMDA's traffic enforcement is pale, extremely anemic. Traffic enforcement in the Philippines is a joke, no credible teeth.

[babynos01]

leave these beautification projects to another agency.

What agency?
I dont think may goverment agency pa na gagawa ng ganyang projects

[ecneret]

Sana lang ma-maintain nila yan baka mamya sa umpisa lang.

[niky]

What agency?
I dont think may goverment agency pa na gagawa ng ganyang projects

Exactly.

There is a government agency that is supposed to oversee beautification projects in the Metro.

And it's called... Dun dun DUN!... the MMDA.

[Retz]

okay sa akin na green yan.... looks good. parang tayo, green din.