One of the biggest issues you could find in Metro Manila would be the constant heavy traffic in different parts of this metropolitan area. Especially during rush hour. Yes, you know what we are talking about, right? That moment when you have to take a deep breath and count to ten in order not to freak out. Well, you know that all places present some inconvenients. Not everything was going to be perfect. On a normal day, it would probably take you around 3 or 4 hours in order to get from one city near Manila to the next, like Makati or Quezon City. If you’re living in a condominium, then it’d be a lot easier, right? Since most of these buildings are located right within the heart of the city, it shouldn’t take long for you to get back home after a hard day’s work. Unfortunately, things will not always go your way, thus it’s important for you to prepare for a backup plan in case you get stuck in traffic.
One of the best ways to learn which way is the perfect alternative route is to listen or check the traffic advisory. This information is always relayed or announced on the news, on the daily newspaper or in the Internet. But if in case you missed this important piece of information, then you’ll need to find another route. It is essential to know the most convenient itinerary to take you from your workplace to the condo unit within the least possible time or through a road where’s there’s not much traffic!
- From anywhere in Metro Manila to North Edsa Quezon City – The dreaded EDSA highway is a commuter’s highway, but North Edsa happens to be the place where most condominiums are located. For those who want to avoid the rush in EDSA, you’d probably do well in riding the MTR. According to an experiment done to check which mode of transportation can take you the fastest, it was revealed that patiently waiting in line with all the passengers in the MRT takes only around 41 minutes to reach North Edsa in Quezon City. That is, if you don’t mind waiting in line.
- From anywhere in Metro Manila to Makati – If you’re working in Makati and you need to get back home to your condo in Metro Manila, one good way to beat the hellish traffic is to actually start using a bike. You can take the route from your office, pass by Ayala or Bonifacio Global City in Makati, and you should evade all those cars waiting in line during the heavy traffic hours while having the workout of your life!
- From Metro Manila to Pasig City – If you’re going home to Pasig City after a long day’s work in your office in Metro Manila, then be prepared to be stalled. The MMDA is still on the process of finishing the roadworks on Edsa, between Mother Ignacia and Eugenio Lopez Stree, as well as along the C-5 road between the Shell gas Warehouse. Therefore, if you’re planning on going home early, then remind yourself not to venture in the streets mentioned above.
You can bet that these routes can become highly useful in order to get to your condominiums. We are aware of how many problems traffic jams can cause. And if you need more traffic updates, always remember to consult the Internet or you can listen to the radio or watch the Television for the latest traffic advisory.