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3 Cost Effective Ways to Solve Metro Manila's Traffic Problem

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The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr...
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Bahangka

From the Philippine Daily Inquirer . This is interesting. ================== MANILA, Philippines—With floods expected to last a few more months in the foreshore towns around Laguna Lake, there is a need for a simple boat to ferry people and goods through flooded streets. The boat should be capable of being pulled, poled or paddled through the water. It should be light enough to be carried above obstructions or the occasional shallow water, but can still take a good-sized load. Called PHBYC bahangka (short for pangbaha na bangka), the boat has been tested for load-bearing capacity and stability. Capable of carrying up to six people, it is practically unsinkable because of its flotation chambers. However, it should not be used in strong currents. Easy to build for P2,500 Technically a punt (flat-bottomed boat), the bahangka is cheap and easy to build, with minimal waste of materials. It can be built using simple hand tools like a saw, hammer, plane and measuring tape at a cost of about P...
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