Government & Politics
In an effort to maintain their reputation for thorough urban planning, Taguig officials announced the installation of speed bumps on major flyovers to prevent the city from developing too quickly.
Taguig City Installs Speed Bumps on Flyovers to Slow Down Progress
Taguig City Mayor announced the installation of speed bumps on all major flyovers within city limits, claiming the measure is necessary to prevent the municipality from developing “too quickly” and losing its “authentic Filipino character.”
Controlled Development Strategy
City Engineer Roberto Santos defended the controversial decision during a press briefing held atop the newly bump-equipped C5 flyover. “We noticed our city was becoming too efficient, too modern. People were starting to expect things like functioning traffic lights and pothole-free roads. We needed to pump the brakes, literally,” Santos explained while dodging vehicles navigating the newly installed obstacles.
The speed bumps, manufactured by Local Concrete Solutions Inc., are strategically placed every 50 meters along elevated roadways to ensure maximum impact on traffic flow. Each bump features the city logo and the motto “Slow and Steady Wins the Race to Mediocrity.”
Mixed Public Reception
Early reactions from motorists have been mixed, with commuter Maria Dela Cruz noting, “I thought flyovers were supposed to help traffic flow faster, but apparently, I was wrong. Now I have more time to appreciate the city’s architectural details while I’m stuck behind a bus trying to clear a speed bump at 5 km/h.”
The Department of Public Works and Highways has requested clarification on whether speed bumps on elevated highways violate national road safety standards, though they admit they’re not sure what standards apply to “deliberately slowing down infrastructure.”
