To provide better service to the commuting public, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started removing poorly designed signages across MRT-3 stations and replacing them with wayfinding systems aligned with international standards.

The DOTr’s move is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to elevate the quality, safety, and efficiency of public transport systems across the country.

In a press briefing in Malacañang on Friday, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed that the department has begun removing unauthorized and poorly designed signages that do not meet quality and accessibility standards.

The removal of signages started at the Shaw Boulevard Station where DOTr teams dismantled substandard signages earlier this week.

“May global standards ang signages sa mga public facilities na kailangang sundin,” he said.

“In fact, mayroong mga specialty groups or consultants that really that’s all they do. And the colors, the font, where they are printed, lahat iyan ay pinag-aaralan. So, iyon ang ginagawa natin ngayon,” Dizon said.

The DOTr is now working on a full redesign of signage and wayfinding materials for MRT-3 and other rail systems.

These new signs will follow international design and accessibility standards, taking into account factors such as font readability, color schemes, placement, and consistency, to ensure clarity for all commuters, especially persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The updated signage system will be rolled out in MRT-3 and later expanded to other rail lines.

All temporary or outdated signs will be replaced once the finalized designs are approved and produced.

“Ipapabago natin iyan at gagawa po tayo ng tamang standards at tamang signages,” Dizon said.

Dizon also confirmed the review will extend to other visual elements surrounding MRT stations, including advertisements mounted on posts and station exteriors. | PND