UP National Center for Transportation Studies

Someone is waiting for you at home.
Make safe choices on the road this holiday season.

Slow down. Stay focused. Drive sober. Buckle up.

Arrive safely—every trip, every time.

STOP means FULL STOP.

1. Slow down and prepare to stop. As you approach the stop sign, gently step on the brakes to reduce your speed. Keep your eyes on the road and anticipate where you’ll need to come to a full stop. Slowing your vehicle prior to arriving at the stop sign will allow you to maintain better control of your car and avoid unexpected hard stops.

2. Make a complete stop. Stop your vehicle completely before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. Your wheels must come to a full stop—no rolling stops. This time is important for the safety of pedestrians and gives you a chance to look around before proceeding through the intersection.

3. After stopping, look carefully in all directions—left, right, and ahead—for vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Yield the right-of-way to those who arrived first or are already crossing. if you demonstrate patience in this situation, it prevents road crash and confusion.

4. Proceed when it's safe. Once you’re sure the intersection is clear and it’s your turn, slowly increase your speed as you leave the intersection while keeping your eyes open for any sudden changes in traffic. Always prioritize safety before speed.

Let’s keep our roads safer—one stop sign at a time.

Pagbati, Dr. Regin Regidor, mula sa iyong NCTS family!

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗙. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴.

Dr. Regidor, the 5th Director of UP ICE, is a distinguished transportation engineer and a Professor of the Transportation Engineering Group of UP ICE. He is also a Fellow and former Director of the UP National Center for Transportation Studies (NCTS), where he has made significant contributions to transportation research, education, and policy.

𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜, strengthening UP ICE’s leadership in teaching, research, and public service in the field.

Congratulations, Doc Reg!

[JOB OPPORTUNITY] The UP NCTS - ITSLab invites qualified and motivated individuals to apply for the following positions under the DOST-funded project Strategic Module for Allocation and Retention of Transport Operators in the Local Public Transport Route Plan (SMART-LPTRP):

• Project Technical Specialist I (Transport Researcher)
• Project Technical Specialist I (Senior Software Developer)
• Project Technical Assistant IV (Junior Software Developer)

These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to research and development initiatives that support evidence-based local public transport planning and the advancement of intelligent transportation systems in the Philippines.

📍Interested applicants may email their application letter and curriculum vitae to [email protected] and [email protected] on or before December 12, 2025

UP NCTS Wraps Up Advanced Traffic Administration Course for LGUs

The University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies (UP NCTS) successfully concluded its Advanced Traffic Administration Course (ATAC) held from November 17–21, 2025, with participants from Laoag City, San Fernando (La Union), Baguio City, Santa Rosa City, Pasig City, and representatives from CTI and Hydronet.

The ATAC 2025 program reinforces UP NCTS’ commitment to supporting LGUs and transport institutions in improving traffic management and promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility systems nationwide.

For more information, visit the NCTS website: https://ncts.upd.edu.ph/up-ncts-concludes-advanced-traffic-administration-course-for-lgus-and-transport-stakeholders/.

🚦 Building a Safer and More Efficient Naga City

The UP National Center for Transportation Studies presented the key findings and recommendations of the Transport and Traffic Management Plan to Mayor Leni Robredo and the Naga City Urban Transport and Mobility Council. This meeting, supported by UP NCTSFI, BISCAST, and the City Government of Naga, also tackled the proposed operational guidelines of the NCUTMC and the creation of the Naga City Pedestrian and Commuters Advisory Council, reinforcing shared efforts toward sustainable transport, better mobility, and safer roads.

The team later met with the Naga Youth Council to discuss their proposed ordinance on strengthening the city’s traffic codes and public parking regulations.

To further understand on-ground conditions, the NCTS team joined the city’s urban transport personnel and traffic enforcers at one of Naga’s busiest intersections to observe actual vehicle and pedestrian flow.



Read more: https://ncts.upd.edu.ph/up-ncts-team-presents-transport-and-traffic-management-plan-findings-and-recommendations-to-naga-city-officials/

NCTS REPS Present Research Contributions and Receive Recognition at SULONG REPS 2025!

The UP National Center for Transportation Studies celebrates the work and participation of our REPS at SULONG REPS 2025, an event that highlights their contributions to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Congratulations to Mr. Sahid Kamid for winning Best Oral Presentation for delivering his team’s co-authored study on motorcycle crash risks. We also commend Mr. Glenn Latonero for presenting on school road safety interventions and Ms. Maribelle Lobendino for her poster on pedestrian activity and tactical urbanism, together with their co-authors and fellow NCTS REPS.

Their participation reflects our commitment to safer mobility, sustainable communities, and evidence-based public service.

📣 Support research that builds safer and more inclusive transport systems. Stay involved.

Read more: https://ncts.upd.edu.ph/ncts-reps-present-research-contributions-and-receive-recognition-at-sulong-reps-2025/

NCTS Welcomes Student Interns from UPIS

The National Center for Transportation Studies welcomes four Grade 12 students from the UP Integrated School for a ten day internship that runs from November 12 to 25, 2025. They are enrolled in the Applied Sciences and Engineering track, and their training includes hands on work in research, knowledge product development, and career exploration in engineering. The interns received an orientation from Ms. Maribelle Lobendino and a courtesy call with NCTS Director Dr. Jun T. Castro, marking the start of an experience that strengthens their competencies, work ethics, and values for higher education and future professional growth.

Read more:
https://ncts.upd.edu.ph/ncts-welcomes-student-interns-from-upis-3/

Safer school zones begin with empowered communities!

Children deserve safe journeys to and from school, and this is exactly what the NLEX Corporation and UP NCTS worked on last month. The initiative equipped stakeholders with practical, evidence-based methods to assess road risks, conduct SR4S surveys, and identify life-saving interventions. This multisector effort demonstrated how collective action, supported by sound data and strong local leadership, can protect children along busy road corridors.

Congratulations to the new SR4S assessors who completed the learning sessions prepared specifically for this capacity-building program.



Read more: https://ncts.upd.edu.ph/nlex-stakeholders-undergo-training-on-safe-school-zonedevelopment-and-star-rating-for-schools-with-up-ncts/

REMINDER!!!

[FREE WEBINAR ALERT}

Harassment covers a broad range of offensive behaviors. Among a variety of its forms, sexual harassment is a common form of harassment, often witnessed in workplaces and public venues. It is defined as an unwanted, unwarranted, and annoying or uncomfortable to the person on the receiving end of the behavior. It also does not require that the actions must be continued or routine.

Sexual harassment in public transport is a common, yet little-discussed form of gender-based aggression, specifically targeting women. Such abuses have significance on the mental health of the victims. It also leads them to abandon work and education due to the fear of being harassed on their route.

To address the current issues surrounding sexual harassment in public transport, a webinar entitled “Feeling harassed ka ba? Halika usap tayo!”, will be conducted on November 20, 2025, Thursday, 1:30-4:00 p.m. The webinar aims to: discuss the different forms of harassment in public transport; enlighten the public about the various laws relating to sexual harassment; provide safety advice when in public spaces that can help create a safer environment for everyone; and provide sexual harassment situations and how they were handled.

Scan QR or click link to register:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1iDJxy0SEiJ7ulzXHqsXw

[FREE WEBINAR ALERT]

Harassment covers a broad range of offensive behaviors. Among a variety of its forms, sexual harassment is a common form of harassment, often witnessed in workplaces and public venues. It is defined as an unwanted, unwarranted, and annoying or uncomfortable to the person on the receiving end of the behavior. It also does not require that the actions must be continued or routine.

Sexual harassment in public transport is a common, yet little-discussed form of gender-based aggression, specifically targeting women. Such abuses have significance on the mental health of the victims. It also leads them to abandon work and education due to the fear of being harassed on their route.

To address the current issues surrounding sexual harassment in public transport, a webinar entitled “Feeling harassed ka ba? Alamin natin!”, will be conducted on November 20, 2025, Thursday, 1:30-4:00 p.m. The webinar aims to: raise awareness of the different forms of harassment in public transport; enlighten the public about the various laws relating to sexual harassment; provide safety advice when in public spaces that can help create a safer environment for everyone; and cite actual incidents of sexual harassment and how they were handled.

Scan QR or click link to register:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1iDJxy0SEiJ7ulzXHqsXw