Lucena City to open Central Tricycle Terminal to ease traffic congestion

By Nimfa Estrellado City officials and tricycle operators discuss plans for the new central tricycle terminal during a recent meeting. (Luce...

By Nimfa Estrellado

City officials and tricycle operators discuss plans for the new central tricycle terminal during a recent meeting. (Lucena City PIO)

LUCENA CITY, Quezon - A new central tricycle terminal is being established in Lucena City to ease traffic congestion, particularly in the vicinity of the public market. The terminal will also provide a more organized and convenient system for commuters and tricycle drivers.

To address traffic concerns, the local government held a recent meeting to discuss the establishment of a central terminal for tricycle operators and drivers' associations (TODAs) near the Lucena City Public Market. This initiative to build the new terminal is a direct result of that meeting.



The meeting, led by City Administrator Anacleto Alcala Jr., focused on ongoing efforts to address the traffic situation in the city, particularly around the Lucena Public Market. The plan to establish a central terminal for TODAs near the market is expected to reduce congestion in the area.

Members of the Pederasyon ng mga Magtatricycle ng Boom Lucena, led by Enrico Sales, recently joined forces with the City General Services Office and City Engineering to clean up the future site of the Lucena City Central Tricycle Terminal in Barangay 9.

Equipped with cleaning tools, the federation cleared the overgrown area to prepare it for the terminal's construction. LTFRO and CHRMO Head Dr. Crizelda David expressed full support for the activity.

This effort is part of a broader strategy by the city government, led by Mayor Mark Alcala and Vice Mayor Roderick ‘Dondon’ Alcala, to improve traffic flow and enhance the experience of travelers and commuters. The new terminal is expected to reduce the number of tricycles operating in the city center, making it easier for pedestrians to navigate and improving overall traffic conditions.

"This project is a testament to the city's commitment to improving the lives of its citizens," Sales remarked. "We are confident that this new terminal will make a significant difference in reducing traffic congestion and making our city a more pleasant place to live and work."

The city government is also working on other initiatives to address traffic concerns, such as improving public transportation and promoting alternative modes of transportation like cycling. Officials believe that the new terminal will not only ease traffic but also provide a more organized and convenient space for tricycle drivers and passengers.

Sales emphasized the importance of collaboration between the tricycle drivers and the city government, stating: "We are all in this together. We can make our city a better place for everyone by working hand in hand."