ORDINANCE NO. 93-026

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 93-026, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE INTRA CITY TRIMOBILE TRANSPORT RATIONALIZATION PLAN OF NAGA CITY” OR “INTRAP”

Author: Hon. Socorro Felix

RULE I

ARTICLE 1. TITLE. These rules shall be known and cited as the Rules and Regulations Implementing City ordinance No. 93-026, otherwise known as “The Intra City Trimobile Transport Rationalization Plan” or INTRAP.

ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE. These rules are promulgated o prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the implementation of City Ordinance No. 93-026, as amended.

ARTICLE 3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. These rules shall apply o all Naga City-based trimobiles classified as for hire, which operate and ply within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Naga. Camaligan trimobiles shall be governed by separate rules and regulations.

ARTICLE 4. RULES OF INTERPRETATION. In the interpretation of the provisions of Ordinance No. 93-026, both the general welfare of the people and the powers of the City Government of Naga shall be liberally considered so as to cause an effective, orderly and peaceful implementation of the ordinance.

RULE II

ARTICLE 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS. Terms as used in this ordinance shall mean:

a) “Trimobile” a three (3) wheeled motorized vehicle with a sidecar or backcar attachment registered for hire in the City of Naga. In this ordinance, “trimobile” or “tricycle” refers to the same thing.

b) “Driver” shall refer to any person who drives any trimobile for hire possessing as professional driver’s license with at least LTO Restriction Code No. 1 and duly accredited by the City Government of Naga.

c) “Operator” refers to the registered owner of a trimobile for hire or the person, either natural or judicial, who manages the business of trimobile (s) as a public transport.

d) “Trimobile Stations” – refers to the designated places at the Central business District where trimobiles can load and unload passengers.

e) “Central Business District or CBD” refers to the area bounded by Arana Street on the North (from J. Hernandez Ave. to Peñafrancia Ave.) by the Naga River on the West (from Naga River to corner Arana Street)

f) “Free Zones” refers to the designated areas and streets where trimobiles of any color can ply.

RULE III

ARTICLE 6. DIVISION OF ZONE AND DESIGNATION OF COLOR CODES. The urban district of the City of Naga shall be divided into four (4) major zones, as follows:

a) Zone 1 shall cove the areas of Barangays Sta. Cruz, Bagumbayan Sur, Bagumbayan Norte, Calauag, Liboton, San Felipe, Peñafrancia and San Francisco.

b) Zone 2 shall cover the areas of Barangays Abella, Igualdad and Sabang. The designated color code for this area is GREEN.

c) Zone 3 shall cover the areas of Barangay Tinago, Lerma, Concepcion Pequeña, Balatas, Dayangdang including the area of Naga City Subdivision. The designated color code for this area is YELLOW.

ARTICLE 7. FREE ZONES. The following areas are hereby designated as “free Zones”:

a) Elias Angeles Street up to Colegio de Sta. Isabel

b) Portion of Bagumbayan Street from Colegio de Sta. Isabel towards North turning left to Ateneo Avenue

c) Peñafrancia Avenue

d) Ateneo Avenue

e) Blumentritt Street from Panganiban Drive to Colgante St.

f) Panganiban Drive up to corner Diversion (Pres. Roxas Avenue)

g) Biak-na-bato Street up to corner Melgarejo Street

h) Central Business District

Trimobiles shall be allowed to make U-turns at the appropriate portions some distance from the end of streets designated as “free zones” specifically those mentioned in letters c), d), e) f) and g) above.

ARTICLE 8. DISTRIBUTION OF TRIMOBILES BY ZONE. The determination of the number of trimobile units to be assigned to each zone shall be based on the following criteria:

a) The percentage distribution of population among the four zones including the population of establishments like schools and hospitals.

b) The location and address of operator.

c) The presence of jeepney routes and that of other vehicles in the zone, bus and jeepney terminals and the number of privately owned cars.

The Trimobile Task Force and the City Planning Office shall be responsible in determining the distribution of trimobile units by zone.

Distribution of Registered Trimobile Units based on the above criteria is as follows:

ARTICLE 9. TRIMOBILE UNITS OUTSIDE THE URBAN DISTRICT. Registered trimobile units whose owners reside in barangays outside the urban district as provided for in this ordinance shall be assigned to the zone adjacent, nearest and most accessible to them, as follows:

a) Barangays Pacol, Carolina and Panicuason to Blue Zone;

b) Barangay Dinaga to Green Zone;

c) Barangays Concepcion Grande, Del Rosario, Cararayan and San Isidro to Yellow Zone.

RULE IV

ARTICLE 10. TRIMOBILE STATIONS. The following Trimobile Stations shall be designated in the Central Business District:

1. Short Street between the Naga City Public Market and the approach of Tabuco Bridge market side direction North – For GREEN & RED trimobiles, respectively;

2. Short street between the approach of Tabuco Bridge and Chinese Commercial Building at bridge side facing East – for YELLOW & BLUE Trimobiles, respectively;

3. Hernandez Avenue in between Victor Drug house and Fortuna Department Store right side direction south – for BLUE & GREEN trimobiles, respectively;

4. Hernandez Avenue near corner of Igualdad Interior Alley right side direction South – for RED & YELLOW trimobiles;

5. Hernandez Avenue some 10 meters away from the corner Abella St. right side direction South – for GREEN trimobiles;

6. Hernandez Avenue fronting Master’s Square right side direction South for green trimobiles;

7. Hernandez Avenue some 6 meters away from the UNC gate, right side direction South – for GREEN & RED trimobiles, respectively;

8. Padian Street underpass some metes away from General Luna St. right side direction, west – for BLUE & YELLOW trimobiles;

9. P. Burgos Street near corner Barlin Street, right side direction West – for YELLOW trimobiles;

10. Hernandez Avenue opposite of Rodson Hotel direction south for BLUE trimobiles;

11. Prieto Street six (6) meters away from both corners of General Luna and Hernandez Avenue, left side direction East – for BLUE & YELLOW trimobiles.

12. General Luna Street fronting Sampaguita Supermart and Department Store right side direction North – for GREEN & BLUE trimobiles;

13. General Luna St. fronting Stedman Tailoring right side direction North – for RED and YELLOW trimobiles;

14. General Luna St. fronting Farmacia Uy right side direction North for GREEN trimobiles

15. General Luna St. fronting Robertson – Plaza Rizal side direction North – YELLOW & BLUE trimobiles respectively.

16. General Luna Extension fronting Filipiniana right side direction North for BLUE trimobiles.

17. P. Burgos St. right side direction East behind Plaza Quezon Stage for RED & GREEN trimobiles; respectively.

18. Elias Angeles St. between Padian St. and Prieto St. some 6 meters from both corners right side direction South – for GREEN & RED trimobiles, respectively;

19. Elias Angeles St. fronting Naga Glass and Aluminum Supply some 6 meters away before Prieto St. right side direction South for YELLOW & BLUE trimobiles, respectively.

20. Elias Angeles Street 6 meters from Evangelista Street right side direction South- for GREEN & YELLOW trimobiles.

21. Elias Angeles St. between Evangelista Street and Panganiban drive right side direction South – for RED & BLUE trimobiles;

22. Elias Angeles Street fronting Blacer Food house before corner P.Burgos St. right side direction South – for YELLOW and BLUE trimobiles, respectively.

23. Arana St. fronting GSIS, some 6 meters away from corner General Luna Extension, right side direction West – for RED & GREEN trimobiles, respectively;

24. Peñafrancia Avenue some 6 meters away from corner Panganiban Drive, Alex Theater side direction South – for GREEN & RED trimobiles, respectively.

25. Peñafrancia Avenue between areas from BIR to McIntosh tailoring right side direction North – for BLUE & YELLOW trimobiles, respectively.

26. Peñafrancia Avenue fronting San Francisco Church right side direction North – for GREEN trimobiles.

27. Panganiban Drive right side fronting Naga Auto Supply direction East for YELLOW trimobiles.

Trimobile stations shall be provided with waiting scheds duly marked with appropriate signs and color scheme.

ARTICLE 11. LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS. Loading and unloading of passengers in the CBD shall be done only at the designated trimobile stations.

However, cargoes or baggages in bulk owned by a passenger which cannot be brought to the trimobile station because of weight nay be picked up along the way.

The maximum number of passengers a trimobile may ferry is four (4).

Outside the CBD, loading and unloading of passengers and cargoes may be done anywhere as long as it is in accordance with the provisions of the Traffic and Transport Code of Naga City.

ARTICLE 12. FRANCHISING, REGISTRATION AND MAYOR’S PERMIT. In the issuance of Trimobile franchise and registration documents, the zone assignment shall be clearly indicated.

ARTICLE 13. ACCREDITATION OF TRIMOBILE DRIVERS. All drivers of trimobiles in Naga City are required to be accredited bi the City government through the Task Force Trimobile before he can be allowed to drive.

To be accredited, a driver must possess the following:

a) A valid professional driver’s license (with at least Restriction Code No. 1 from LTO.

b) A certificate of attendance from the City government/PNP that said driver has attended a one-day seminar on Traffic Regulations in Naga City and the Right Conduct of Trimobile Drivers.

A Naga City Accredited Trimobile Driver is identified immediately by way of his City Trimobile ID Card pasted with the current year’s Trimobile Driver Accreditation Sticker, which shall be displayed inside his trimobile unlit while operating.

ARTICLE 14. COLOR IDENTIFICATION. All trimobile shall have their identification zone color painted as a background of their City Trimobile Number.

RULE V

ARTICLE 15. – PENALTIES (as amended by Ord. No. 93-048). – The following penalties shall be imposed on the trimobile drivers:

1. For picking up passenger in the CBD outside his designated trimobile stop, for picking up a passenger in the CBD which is not bound for his trimobile assigned color even if made within the proper trimobile stop, for entering a road restricted to the color of his trimobile: a fine of P200.00 and P500.00 for the first and second offenses, respectively and a fine of P1, 000.00 and temporary suspension from driving trimobile for one (1) month for the this offense. Cancellation of driver’s license/driver’s accreditation) for the fourth offense;

2. For other violations of this ordinance, a fine of from P100.00 to P500.00 at the discretion of the court.

ARTICLE 16. EFFECTIVITY. Upon effectivity of the Ordinance, implementation shall be carried out in two Phases as follows:

a) Phase I

The pertinent provisions of the ordinance affecting Central Business District shall first be implemented effective May 16, 1994, specifically as follows:

1. Trimobiles shall load and unload passengers in the CBD only at the designated trimobile stations of their color;

2. From there stations, trimobiles shall only ferry passengers going to their respective designated color;

3. Inside the CBD, picking up of heavy cargoes or baggages owned by a passenger may be done along the way but never additional passengers;

4. Outside the CBD, trimobiles are free to pick up passengers going to any color zone but once inside the CBD, the trimobiles shall again only ferry passengers going to its (trimobiles) designated color.

5. This rule shall be effective only from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

b) Phase II

Full implementation of all the provisions of Ordinance No. 93-026, as amended, (both Phase I covering the Central Business District (CBD) and Phase II – covering the four different zones in accordance with the provision of RULE IV, Article 10 hereof).

ENACTED: April 12, 1994.

WE HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance.

RECOMMENDING APPROVAL:

P/SUPT. ANICETO G. ESTELA

Chief, PNP Traffic Division

SPO4 BIENVENIDO ALANO

Chief, PNP Traffic Division

FRANCISCO M. MENDOZA

City Mayor’s Office

J. ANTONIO A. AMPARADO

Head, Trimobile Task Force

ELMER A. GALLARDO

City Urban Planner

Engr. LEON B. PALMIANO

Information Technology Officer II

APPROVED:

JESSE M. ROBREDO

City Mayor