Butuan applies advance technology in its
projects
By Maria Luisa Dianah Z. Generalao
BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 3 (PIA) -- As this fast-rising
city continues to make its own mark in the history of local governance, it does
not only limit itself to presenting infrastructure development, trade and
industry growth, and achieving numerous local and national awards, but is also
keen on applying modern technology in its projects.
This is seen on the latest improvement of its
traffic structure as commuters can now experience advanced traffic technology
with the mounting of nine light emitting diode (LED) traffic countdown timers
in major streets of the city.
The Land Transportation and Management Office
(LTTMO) here recently facilitated the installation of these LED timers down the
stretch of J.C. Aquino Ave. passing the corners of J. Rosales Ave., Montilla
Blvd., and Ochoa Ave.
These new LED units are far better than the
previous conventional versions since these do not bust easily through changing
weathers and have a longer life span of four years said Ferdinand Hoqueriza,
engineer and LTTMO administrative officer.
Hoqueriza said that these nine LED units are
just part of the initial batch and a second group of LED units are set to
arrive before the year ends. These will be installed in the other busy streets
here.
This recent improvement in the traffic structure
is basically undertaken to remind drivers and pedestrians of the waiting time
through counting down numbers and to effectively reduce the rate of traffic
accidents in high-risk areas.
The whole package costs P405,000; each unit
costing P45,000 said Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. in his recent State of the
City Address. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga/LGU-BC)
