Inclusive mobility action plan for metro manila

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INCLUSIVE MOBILITY NETWORK Action Plan

Ateneo School of Government JANUARY 2014

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Table of Contents

List of Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

I. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Background: Why are we writing up an Inclusive Mobility Action Plan? ............................................... 5

Rationale ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

II. Strategic Framework of the Action Plan .............................................................................................................. 7

Envisioned Impact: Where do we want to go? ...................................................................................................... 7

Inclusive Mobility Outcomes: Where do we want to go? ................................................................................. 8

Mobility ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Productivity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Civility .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

III. Inclusive Mobility Action Strategies, Programs and Initiatives ........................................................... 10

The Action Planning Process ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Identification and Diagnosis of Problems, Issues, and Concerns......................................................... 10

Design of Strategies, Programs, and Initiatives ............................................................................................ 10

Delivery Arrangement for Action Plan .............................................................................................................. 11

Identification and Diagnosis of Problems, Issues, and Concerns in Inclusive Mobility in

Metro Manila ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Strategies Programs and Initiatives ......................................................................................................................... 18

Key Initiatives for the Short-Term....................................................................................................................... 23

Government, Private, and Civil Society Sector Roles and Tasks .......................................................... 24

IV. References ................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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List of Acronyms

AUV Asian Utility Vehicle

BRT Bus Rapid Transit

CAI Asia Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities

CCTV Closed-circuit television

DepEd Department of Education

DOTC Department of Transportation and Communications

DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GTZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit

iBoP Asia Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid in Southeast Asia

IM Inclusive Mobility

IT Information Technology

JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency

LRT Light Rail Transit

LTFRB Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board

LTO Land Transportation Office

MMARAS Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System

MMDA Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

MRT Metro Rail Transit

MVIS Motorized Vehicle Inspection System

NCR National Capital Region

NEDA National Economic Development Authority

NMT Non-motorized Transport

OECD Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

ONEISS Online National Electronic Surveillance System

PPP Public-Private Partnership

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PUJ Public Utility Jeepney

PUV Public Utility Vehicle

PWD Persons with Disability

TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

UP-NCTS University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies

WHO World Health Organization

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I. Introduction

Background: Why are we writing up an Inclusive Mobility Action Plan? Metro Manila is home to 15% of the Philippine population, contributes 35% of the country’s gross domestic product, and is ranked 28th wealthiest urban conglomeration in the world and 2nd in Southeast Asia.1 Given this rapid urbanization, Metro Manila needs to develop an efficient transport system to support and maintain its economic growth relative to its increasing population. Even more so given that according to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC, 2011), 8 out of 10 people in Metro Manila take public transport. Yet the transportation system continues to pose great risks to both pedestrians and motorists. In this regard, the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) with funding from the Rockefeller Foundation (RF) established the Inclusive Mobility Project in 2011. It has since developed a new platform that helps integrate and raise awareness on critical yet unheralded urban innovations in Metro Manila. It has also established a dynamic digital resource center (http://inclusivemobility.net/). These efforts have contributed to a mind shift from the narrow view of the problem as “traffic” to “mobility”, particularly for the poor and vulnerable. Recently, the project conducted two workshops: the Metro Manila Transport Challenge Mapping Workshop (12 September 2013) and the Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop (17 October 2013). Both workshops were participated in by Metro Manila transport stakeholders – supply (e.g. PUV operators) and demand (e.g. commuters) sectors. The workshops were designed to determine issues, challenges, initiatives (that may not even require new policies), and opportunities facing the transport sector in Metro Manila. It was a solution-seeking process envisaged to contribute towards determining the elements for visioning the future of transportation and mobility in Metro Manila. It was also designed to find champions or advocates for better transportation system—one that prioritizes the welfare of the people and ensures the efficient delivery of goods and services.

Rationale Recognizing that there is no single solution to Metro Manila's complex transportation issue, it is but logical to approach the challenges in a systemic multi-disciplinary manner. Initiatives for inclusive mobility should be synchronized and managed for collective impact. Collective impact refers to the formulation of programmatic and deliberate efforts to ensure that on-going initiatives and projects undertaken by partners and stakeholders in inclusive mobility are continued until they achieve their objectives. The objectives of this action plan are:

1. To broaden and make more inclusive the processes of diagnosing and designing solutions for Metro Manila's mobility problem;

2. To increase the overall quality of the mobility system in Metro Manila by ensuring that it adequately serves even the poor, the vulnerable, the disadvantaged, the marginalized, and the voiceless Metro Manilans;

1 http://www.philippinechamber.com/index.php/speeches/664-21st-mmbc

http://inclusivemobility.net/

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3. To encourage multi-sector partnership in attaining collective impact in solving the Metro Manila mobility problem; and

4. To create an inclusive Metro Manila mobility system that will serve as a key foundation for enhancing livability and sustainability of Metro Manila as one of the world's premiere metropolitan centers.

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II. Strategic Framework of the Action Plan Figure 1 indicates the objective is to develop an inclusive transportation system that utilizes the different innovations in the infrastructure and related services to respond to the mobility needs of the stakeholders (government, private sector, and community). The course of action is to spell out a comprehensive action plan that includes desired outputs in the institutional, physical, economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This plan will lead to an inclusive transportation system in the areas of enhanced mobility, safety, productivity, and civility as outcomes.

Figure 1. Strategic framework of the action plan.

Envisioned Impact: Where do we want to go? The envisioned impact of inclusive mobility is based on the vision of the transportation system in Metro Manila agreed upon by the participants of the IM Action Plan Meeting held last 19 November 2013.

A safe, seamless, well-connected, accessible, and user-friendly Metro Manila sustainable urban transport system that works for all Metro Manilans, especially the poor, the vulnerable, the disadvantaged, and the marginalized.

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Inclusive Mobility Outcomes: Where do we want to go? This action plan is grounded on a multi-sectoral network of Metro Manilans actively partnering with the government, private sector, and civil society organizations. Through the network, citizens strategically, sustainably, and innovatively promote the mobility of all citizens, especially the poor and the vulnerable, that will contribute to the coherent long-term development of the whole metropolis and enhance the overall well-being of all its constituents. Mobility Enhanced Mobility is defined as achieving travel purposes at the least cost, and travel time. The indicators are (1) reduced travel time, (2) reduced passenger-waiting time, (3) reduced volume count, and (4) enhanced quality of travel experience. In Metro Manila, the presence of public, formal and informal, transportation hubs and terminals are strategically located in areas readily accessible to commuters such as malls, marketplaces, schools, etc. However, the non-motorized transport (NMT) users such as bikers and pedestrians are still struggling to claim their own share in road space. Bike lanes, sidewalks, and other NMT facilities are usually occupied by sidewalk vendors and used as private parking spaces. Hence, the desired outcomes to enhanced mobility are

Improving physical connectivity and ticket fare integration among urban rail lines, buses, and feeder modes such PUJs and tricycles including the last mile connection. These include pedestrian spaces both at grade and footbridges (overpasses) as well as bicycle user system including but not limited to bike lanes, bike racks, repair shops, and building’s shower rooms and PWD friendly infrastructure.

Improving communications especially in mapping the public transport hubs, terminals, and loading and unloading bay with schedules.

Crafting and utilizing NMT and public transport users’ audit. Also providing incentives for building owners to install wide pedestrian spaces and for companies to manage their own travel demand management measures (e.g. Car pooling, cycling to work).

Safety Enhanced Safety is defined as travelling with least risk of loss of life, limb, and property. The indicators are (1) reduced deaths and injuries on the road, (2) reduced number of vehicular accidents, (3) faster response time to aid road accident victims, and (4) faster response time in clearing roads. There are high incidents of accidents that led to both fatal and non-fatal injuries as shown in data from WHO (2008), DOTC (2012-2013), MMARAS (2008-2011). The desired outcomes to enhanced safety are

Developing better information, education, and communication campaign particularly on pedestrian safety, road safety, and road-sharing concepts (e.g. role of carless streets, road courtesy, disaster preparation management, and air quality measurement) thru the use of traditional and social media.

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Enforcing strictly traffic, transportation and other related ordinances (e.g. role of insurances).

Improving road-sharing infrastructure (pedestrian and road improvements), and PWD street guides infrastructure.

Productivity Enhanced Productivity is defined as generating higher production of goods and services as a result of less travel cost, effort, and time. The indicators are (1) higher occupancy of vehicles, (2) higher ratio of trips using public transport compared to private vehicles, (3) faster delivery of government and private sector services, and (4) lower cost of operating and maintaining transport vehicles and facilities. According to Dr. Jose Regin Regidor of UPNCTS, over the last decade motorists and commuters have lost some P1.513 trillion representing fuel costs and man-hour lost due to the worsening traffic in Metro Manila. As such the desired outcomes are

Implementing existing urban design/plan and transport plans in improving the public transport infrastructure and services.

Promoting way-finding apps that cater to all sectors especially the PWDs for better mobility management.

Implementing transport demand management measures (e.g. companies with carpooling and/or bike to work incentives, work from home arrangements etc.)

Civility Enhanced Civility is defined as having enhanced courtesy, discipline, and contribution to an engaging and encouraging travel and mobility environment. The indicators are (1) reduced incidence of road rage and other forms of violence and conflict, (2) reduced incidence of illegal parking as well as reckless and discourteous driving behavior, (3) reduced unnecessary use of horns and wangwang, and (4) reduced negative road behavior such as spitting, jaywalking, littering, smoking, and wearing improper/indecent attire. A retired American law enforcement officer, Michael Brown, said that an average driver in Metro Manila “does not feel bound by the rules of the road”. Also, according to him, law enforcers on the road find much difficulty in managing the general flow of traffic. The desired outcomes are:

Increasing sensitivity to the mobility needs of the urban poor, the women, the children, the elderly, and PWDs

Mobilizing and actively educating stakeholders in partnership with representatives from government, non-government organizations, international organizations, academe, and business sector on pedestrian and motorist safety as well as road-sharing implementation modes.

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III. Inclusive Mobility Action Strategies, Programs and Initiatives The Action Planning Process The Inclusive Mobility project facilitated two workshops that engaged the stakeholders to determine solutions to the issues, challenges, and initiatives facing the transport sector in Metro Manila. It is visualized to contribute towards shaping the elements for visioning the future of transportation and mobility in Metro Manila. It is also designed to find champions for a transportation system that prioritizes people’s improved mobility, safety, productivity, and civility. The outputs of these workshops will contribute substantially to the ‘Transport, Traffic, and Mobility Summit’ being planned by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in conjunction with related government agencies like Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Identification and Diagnosis of Problems, Issues, and Concerns The Metro Manila Transport Challenge Mapping Workshop held 12 September 2013 gathered a wide range of stakeholders (total of 59 participants) from commuters, cyclists, pedestrians, transport advocates, and transport IT innovators. The workshop utilized participatory consultative techniques using maps, metacards and sticker dots that effectively mustered insights from the participants. The workshop process includes (1) articulating the views and insights of the participants about the state of transportation, traffic, and mobility in Metro Manila, (2) identifying the primary hindrances that affect the changes in mobility and transportation in Metro Manila, and (3) determining the features and benefits of the different modes of transportation in Metro Manila relative to mobility, safety, productivity, and civility. Design of Strategies, Programs, and Initiatives The Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop verified the effects of the various initiatives in traffic, mobility and transportation and determined ways to address the negative effects. It was attended by a total of 45 participants representing cyclists, PWDs, private entities, academe, urban planners, and representatives from informal settlement communities. The workshops using maps, metacards, and sticker dots enabled the participants to carry out the following objectives: 1. Identifying opportunities and challenges in mobility, safety, productivity, and civility of the

roads of Metro Manila (Enablers or Barriers) 2. Ascertaining policies and actions being done by the government, the business and private

sector, and the citizens 3. Setting Priorities – Immediate (selected initiatives for implementation within one year),

Short-term (selected initiatives for implementation within 3 years), and Long-term Plans (all other initiatives for implementation in 10 years) for the government, the private sector, and the citizens.

A steering committee was convened to further flesh out the details, validate, and prioritize the actions to be taken. The Secretariat, the IM Project team, will draft the action plan for the proposed Network. The action plan will be presented for review and approval by general

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assembly of prospective members of the Inclusive Mobility Network by February 2014. The finalized Inclusive Mobility Action Plan for presentation at the larger Traffic, Transport, and Mobility Summit will hopefully be adopted for implementation by the MMDA and other implementing agencies by early 2014 Delivery Arrangement for Action Plan

The formation, operation, and development of the Inclusive Mobility Network will be undertaken through a participatory multi-stakeholder process that engages the government, private sector, and civil society organizations in critical partnerships. Critical partnerships refer to the process of actively working with government, private, and civil society sectors but maintaining the independence to evaluate and critique the government as a way of strengthening the total effort towards inclusive mobility. Identification and Diagnosis of Problems, Issues, and Concerns in Inclusive Mobility in Metro Manila In 2011, the MMDA, DOTC, and DPWH organized the Metro Manila Traffic and Transport Stakeholder Consultative Workshop. The workshop (1) identified various stakeholders in Metro Manila traffic and transport, (2) advanced inter-stakeholder awareness and stakeholder community building, (3) obtained various feedback on the initiatives of MMDA, DOTC and DPWH, and 4) gathered suggestions and recommendations on how to address the worsening traffic and mobility problems in Metro Manila. Although several initiatives and projects have been implemented by MMDA, DOTC, and DPWH, these projects have been implemented in a fragmented and uncoordinated manner. While there are bold efforts to solve the transport and traffic problems in the Metro, vehicle volume continues to increase clogging both major and minor thoroughfares in Metro Manila. In 2012, MMDA accounted 53,140 cars, 55,218 utility vehicles, 3,713 sport utility vehicles and 1,333 buses newly registered in Metro Manila. Outcome Perspective Mobility

Issues among motorists and non-motorized transport road users Commuters in Metro Manila travel using different modes of transport like buses, light rail trains, jeepneys, tricycles, and taxis. These public transportations are regulated differently though. Buses, jeepneys, and taxis have boundary system2 that most likely causes drivers to disregard traffic rules and driving ethics as they compete for commuters. This behavior however leads to irregular and heavy traffic flow. The growing number of private vehicles has congested main roads and highways. Although, the MMDA implemented the number coding scheme3 to mitigate the congestion, transport policy planning is still car-centered. For policy planning to be inclusive, it should consider regulating car ownership (e.g. Singapore model) and fine-tuning the system for high seating capacity vehicles like jeepneys and buses.

2 A fixed amount paid to the operators of Jeepneys, buses, taxis, etc. for driving commuters for a certain

number of hours per day. This “boundary” along with the fuel and maintenance expenses will be deducted from the amount the drivers earned from their hours of travel. The difference is the driver’s income. 3 The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or the number coding scheme is MMDA’s way to reduce

the volume of vehicles plying the major routes of Metro Manila.

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Meanwhile, the cyclists’ major problem is the lack of bicycle lanes on roads and highways. Cyclists compete for road space with motorized vehicles. In Metro Manila, only the Cities of Marikina, Makati, Pasig, Manila and Quezon have designated bicycle lanes. Among these cities, Marikina has the most extensive network of bike lanes, And while there is an advocacy to encourage people to cycle to work, workplaces generally have no available shower room facility.

Challenge to Commuters, Pedestrians, and PWDs Poor road facilities and infrastructures hinder pedestrians to achieve seamless mobility. For instance, footbridges are difficult to climb and poor lighting makes them prone to accidents and crimes. The MRT and LRT escalators and elevators meant for PWDs, elderly, and pregnant women are usually under maintenance while stairs are too high and/or too steep. Sidewalks are often used as parking space or occupied by vendors making it hard for pedestrians to walk and jog. It is also used as waiting area of commuters, terminals of tricycles, and loading and unloading zones of public transport modes. These situations and the lack of access ramps also add to the difficulty for PWDs to travel especially those who are on their wheelchairs. Drivers and riders seem to lack knowledge when it comes to the rights of PWDs on roads. Parking spaces dedicated for PWDs are often disregarded. Loading and unloading zones are not designed to accommodate the PWDs.

Issues among lawmakers and law enforcers Having too many agencies responsible for easing the traffic flow, vehicle congestion, and other transport matters is seen as a problem. The DPWH for instance is the one responsible for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of roads and road facilities. On the other hand, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) under the DOTC are mandated to regulate registration of motor vehicles, licensing of drivers and conductors, franchising of public utility vehicles, and adjudicating apprehensions. Meanwhile, the MMDA is responsible for metro wide development, transport and vehicular traffic management, and monitoring and regulating traffic flow of city buses in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila such as EDSA. The local government in each city has their own set of enforcers, and traffic and transport code enacted through the passing of city ordinances. A clear example of this overlap of functions and authority is the decision of the City of Manila last July 2013 to ban the buses that do not have terminals inside the city. This move has affected residents as well as commuters entering the city. It also further congested traffic in neighboring cities. The lack of coordination and information dissemination also added confusion among the bus drivers and local government officials of the neighboring cities. Another concern is the lack of drive of government officials to improve and promote the use of public transport modes that can transport more people. In other countries like Singapore, the government recognized their country’s land constraints and the need to avoid traffic gridlocks. In order restrain and stabilize vehicle ownership, the government

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introduced innovation in policies like vehicle quota system that complements the range of ownership taxes (e.g. usage charges). Parallel to this is their effort to continuously upgrade the whole transport system (through transit-oriented planning) that encourages more people to take public transport.

Safety

Issues among motorists and non-motorized vehicle users Public transport drivers competing for the passengers oftentimes drive recklessly and overload their vehicles thereby endangering commuters and motorists. Tricycles meanwhile ply along major roads and highways despite the law that prohibits them from using these roads. Poor quality and deteriorating road infrastructures like open manholes, poorly painted concrete barriers, poor lighting, and lack of warning signs cause accidents. Open parking spaces and lack of bicycle racks expose the vehicles to theft. Driving intoxicated, high on drugs, or while using the mobile phone are major causes of injuries and deaths on the road as well.

Challenge to Commuters, Pedestrians, and PWDs

Just before 2013 ended, a bus fell from the skyway in Taguig City killing 22 and injuring 20 passengers. This is just the most recent of the many road accidents caused by reckless driving. Pedestrians meanwhile are forced to walk on roads because the sidewalks are often littered with vendors or used as parking spaces. Footbridges meant to keep pedestrians safe from crossing highways have steep and narrow stairs discouraging its use. Meanwhile, the MRT and LRT still lack the safety doors to prevent falling down the rails. Dim lampposts and scarce police visibility have increased the crime incidence in Metro Manila roads. Additionally, PWDs criticize the lack of public knowledge on and sometimes disregard of their rights. Particularly galling is the lack of public transport to accommodate the PWDs.

Challenge to lawmakers and enforcers The DPWH recorded a total of 889 accidents in the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2012. Eight hundred forty nine (849) or 96% of these cases were caused by human error while 28 or 3% were caused by vehicular defect. The remaining 12 or 1% were caused by road defect. Also, the lax rules on obtaining a driver’s license diminish the quality of driving in the country that in turn has made Philippine roads some of the most dangerous roads in the world. The Discovery Channel’s documentary called “Don’t drive here in Metro Manila” aired last year showed how poor the driver’s licensing process in the Philippines is. For instance, answers to the LTO driving examination are posted inside the examination room that apparently does not concern LTO examiners.

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Productivity

Challenge among motorists and non-motorized vehicle users According to National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, a study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said that the Philippines is losing PhP2.4 billion in potential income because of the amount of time spent in heavy traffic instead of spending it in work. Heavy traffic is usually caused by poor road infrastructures, lack of discipline on the road, corrupt traffic enforcers, and lack of coordination among the transportation authorities. Rough roads, poor lighting, and lack of signage are just some of the examples of poor road infrastructures. Apparently, the Philippines spend less in public infrastructure than other countries in Southeast Asia. According to NEDA, the Philippines spend only 2.5 percent of its GDP, which is small, compared to its neighboring countries (inquirer.net).

Challenge to Commuters , Pedestrians, and PWDs Poor people find transport fare costly. In a study conducted by the Inclusive Mobility Project, families living in three informal settlements in Quezon City spent at least 15% of their income for transport. For a minimum wage earner, this amount can already buy one kilo of rice or three cans of sardines—enough for a full day’s meal. Likewise, poor signage and often dilapidated directional signboards delay the travel time which result to loss of productivity.

Challenge to law makers and enforcers Corrupt law enforcers are not helping in solving the issues in productivity. Instead of lessening the number of traffic law violators that cause traffic, they even tolerate them as long as they receive bribes.

Civility

Challenge to motorists and non-motorized vehicle users

Most public transport drivers drive recklessly, overtake indiscriminately, and compete with other vehicles in road space and getting passengers. Meanwhile, some drivers lack proper hygiene as they spit, pee, and throw garbage anywhere. There are also motorists who do not respect commuters and pedestrians.

Challenge to Commuters , Pedestrians, and PWDs In jeepneys, there are passengers who don’t reach out for other passenger’s fare. Some people throw their empty food wrappers into the road. There are also commuters who play loud music on their MP3 players or talk loudly over their phones, which can disturb other passengers.

Challenge to law makers and enforcers Tokenism still persists among some government officials. At the start of their term, these officials construct road facilities and even PWD access ramps. However, some simply abandon these projects or construct substandard facilities.

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Multi-Dimensional Perspective In order to develop a comprehensive perspective on the opportunities and challenges in Mobility, Safety, Productivity, and Civility, the dimensions were fleshed out-- Physical, Economic, Social, Environmental, Institutional, and Technology (as cross-cutting).

Physical Dilapidated roads and substandard infrastructures hinder the mobility, productivity, safety and civility of road users. The roads and some sidewalks are congested with vehicles and illegal vendors. Lack of light posts encourages pickpockets and hold-uppers. Footbridges are oftentimes too steep for vulnerable commuters (pregnant, elderly, children, and PWDs) to use for crossing the streets. Roads are flood prone because of poor drainage system. PWD accessibility is lacking on both roads and buildings. Bike lanes are inadequate and only Marikina City constructed a fairly comprehensive network where bikers can ride seamlessly. Also, there are only limited bike racks in Metro Manila where bikes can be safely parked. There are still a number of road signs that are faded or dilapidated to be useful to pedestrians and motorists. Even as Metro Manila lacks quality public open spaces, vendors and cars often occupy these spaces. Moreover, several private establishments do not have enough parking spaces leaving their customers with no choice but to park on sidewalks or even on the streets. Economic There transport cost in Metro Manila vis-à-vis the minimum wage can be disparate. Poor families spend as much as 15% of their income for transportation which adversely affect their budget for food and nutrition. Students are normally denied their fare discounts by jeepney drivers. Taxi fare is expensive and drivers sometimes ask for additional payment during rush hours or on holiday seasons. The economic costs of heavy traffic and substandard transportation infrastructures are significant to both individual commuters and national economy. Social

There is conflict of interest among stakeholders in transportation relative to the general welfare. Car owners only think about their right for road space and have a hard time dealing with public transport drivers. Meanwhile, public transport drivers only care about getting as much passengers as they could due to the prevailing boundary system. The lack of discipline and respect among drivers, commuters, pedestrians, and law enforcers are also social issues. Drivers tend to drive recklessly and sometimes disregard traffic laws and signage. Jaywalking, spitting, and bribery continue to be major concerns. Private car owners are not receptive to the idea of using public transportation to resolve vehicle congestion. In fact, government officials are averse to taking public transportation.

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Environmental

Motorized transport, particularly the poorly maintained vehicles, is a major source of pollution in Metro Manila. According to CAI-Asia, the Motorized Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) designed to foster efficient and road-worthy public transport system has been poorly implemented. Therefore the general public is exposed to safety and health hazards. Highways and secondary roads need more trees while walkways are dirty and hardly walkable. Garbage bins are insufficient and waste segregation is not firmly effected. Also, noise pollution is a prevalent concern in Metro Manila where jeepneys blare loud music and buses use loud horns to get passengers’ attention.

Institutional

The transport sector is still not cohesive as multi-stakeholder consultations are rare. That is why there are transportation projects that do not address the needs of the road users. Road signs and traffic rules have yet to be standardized as well.. Planning is difficult because there are also too many agencies with overlapping functions involved in traffic management and enforcement in Metro Manila. In addition, decisions made by agencies are not always based on scientific and relevant information. There is no central repository of information and database available to the public and even the decision makers. Drivers should get more rigorous training on traffic rules, road ethics and road safety measures. In fact, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) should certify drivers of big vehicles like ten wheeler trucks and heavy duty vehicles. Technological Public transportation is not operated on a centralized time schedule. The LRTs and MRTs have not mounted gates to protect riders from falling off the rails. They have not sufficiently installed CCTV cameras are to efficiently monitor traffic and to better secure pedestrians and motorists. Modal Perspective This section describes the identified challenges (negative conditions/ features) per transportation mode (train, bus, jeepney, AUs, private vehicle, tricycle, and bicycle) with regards to mobility, safety, productivity, and civility. The information was generated during the Metro Manila Transport Challenge Mapping Workshop held last 12 September 2013. Train (PNR, MRT, LRT) In terms of mobility, it seems like commuters are satisfied with the way trains transport passengers. However, safety issues were raised based on their personal experiences. People in jampacked trains are vulnerable to pickpockets. Then the poor lighting in the walkways of the train stations add to the security threat. There are no safety hand rails or barriers to keep the passengers at a safe distace from the tracks—making it a potential spot for suicide attempts. The gap between the platform and train endanger the PWDs. Meanwhile, inoperative ticket vending machines create long queues for tickets that delay people going to work. Although the elderly, pregnant women, and PWDs are prioritized, some abuse this privilege which becomea a a problem in civility. The lack of sanitary toilet facilities also needs to be addressed.

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Bus Unlike other vehicles, buses are restricted to national roads because of their big size. While its seating capacity ranges from 40 to 60 passengers, buses continue to cause traffic jams. Buses don’t have designated bus stops except on EDSA even though there is bus segregation scheme being implemented by the MMDA. And since buses travel in national roads along with other vehicles, they register longer travel time compared to the MRT and LRT. Bus drivers are reputedly reckless. And buses have not been redesigned to accommodate the PWDs, elderly, and pregnant women. Jeepney The “Sasakyan ng Masa”, jeepneys offer the cheapest minimum transportation fare among all the public transport modes in Metro Manila. With a seating capacity ranging from 18-23 passengers and with routes passing through arterial roads and highways, the jeepneys are a convenient and cost-efficient choice among commuters. While tehere is no mobility issue safety concerns were raised – from theft to reckless driving. AUV AUV is a a semi-taxi and semi-jeepney transporet mode. With at least 10-person seating capacity, AUVs transport passengers who can afford the higher fare due to the air condition. According to commuters, supply of AUVs does not meet the demand of the commuters. This causes long queues of passengers in terminals—an issue in productivity as this could mean loss of time and money for students and workers. Public terminals are also not enough for this type of public transport vehicle. They see this as an issue in mobility. Old models of AUVs cause discomfort to passengers too. Private Vehicles Eight out of ten people in Metro Manila take public transport in going to their destinations. Yet, most of the road space is used by private vehicles. The MMDA has already expressed their plans to amend the number-coding scheme to solve the congestion of private vehicles. However, workshop participants believe that the number coding itself will not suffice to slow down the increasing number of private vehicles. Tricycles Tricycle is a motorcycle with side cab that can carry 2 to 4 passengers and is designed for short-distance trips. It transports people door-to-door just like taxicabs but cheaper. However, like cabs, tricycles do not have discounts for students and senior citizens. Its minimum fare applies to all passengers and varies from distance. While it is considered a “mini-version of cabs” tricycles are prohibited to ply along highways and main roads. However, this policy is not strictly enforced. Also, tricycles are not covered by insurance. Bicycles Despite its health and environmental benefits, bicycles have the least share in road space in Metro Manila. The lack of bike lanes, bike racks, and other bicycle facilities make bike riders suscpetible to accidents. Although it occupies little road space, it can only safely transport one person. And since riding a bicycle requires balancing and pedalling, bikers are drenched in sweat when they reach their destinations. Thus, offices should be enjoined to install shower facilities to also encourage their employees to bike to work.

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Strategies Programs and Initiatives The Action Plan will be pursued by the Inclusive Mobility Network using a ten-point strategy, as follows: 1. Making the transport system work for the poor and vulnerable.

This strategy aims to lower transport fares and find ways to improve the day-to-day experience of public transport users. It includes but is not limited to initiatives such as (1) mapping designated vehicles stops, (2) creating more accessible transportation modes, (3) creating and maintaining pedestrian spaces, and (4) standardizing the infrastructure designs to meet the needs of both NMT and the PWD. The test for inclusive mobility is not that the average person is mobile but that even the poor and vulnerable are. If we aim only for the average person, we exclude half of the population! Situation Now Most Metro Manilans use public transport (8 out of 10), but the public transport system is expensive (up to 15 percent of income is spent to transport fares), inconvenient, and unsafe specially for the poor and vulnerable Key Initiatives

Expand and enhance the public transport system Map and label the entire transport system -- transport hubs, vehicle stops, pedestrian

facilities, street signs Increase and maintain pedestrian and PWD spaces, facilities, and policies Design public transport vehicles for PWDs Standardize pedestrian and PWD facilities Increase physical connectivity in the entire transport system Enhance road-sharing infrastructure and policy

2. Designing the city to be walkable, bike-able, and accessible. This strategy aims to create a healthier community with more walkable and pedestrian friendly spaces. It wants to increase in walking and bike routes. Initiatives may include converting riverbanks to bike lanes and parks as well as, developing walkways outside train terminals. To move the city, every person should be able to carry himself/herself, if not all the way, then part of the way. Every person should try to walk, bike, and/or commutes to their various destinations. Taking their cars should be the last resort.

Situation Now Practically all Metro Manilans can walk and a great number are probably predisposed to bike but they are discouraged by the absence of proper infrastructure, facilities, and safety arrangements. Metro Manilans, therefore, are being prevented by the system.

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Key Initiatives

Provide infrastructure and policy support for NMT Provide parking space for bikes and shower facilities for bikers in transport terminals Construct bike lanes and parks along riverbanks Enforce policies on common areas, setbacks, and public spaces against encroachment

and privatization Promote bike plan programs for government and private sector employees

3. Moving people, not vehicles. Urban transport is about moving the majority of city’s population. This entails building more efficient transport system that connects people with their jobs, health care, education, and other basic needs. Those who have less in wheels must have more in roads. Efficient and effective public transport must be the backbone of the transport system. Situation Now Traffic and transport policy, management, and enforcement in Metro Manila move vehicles, especially cars, and not people. This matches the car ownership-fixation of the public and makes transformation difficult. Key Initiatives

Encourage the use of public transport Fast-track the evaluation, design, and implementation of innovative systems such as the

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system Use infrastructure and policy to encourage high occupancy vehicles Increase preferential treatment to non-motorized transport in road-sharing schemes. Use congestion pricing to prevent traffic jams and gridlocks.

4. Ensuring mobility with safety and civility. The strategy pertains to strict implementation of laws (e.g. on traffic and road safety) while safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the general public who uses the public transport system. On the other hand, the general public (users) has an important role in performing its duties as a good citizen. Mobility in a highly urbanized and complex city must not sacrifice safety and civility. The dignity and security of human life must be upheld. Situation Now Metro Manila experiences high rates of road accidents and road deaths and injuries. The high volume of vehicles without dedicated lanes or tracks competing for limited road space increase the risks of collisions. Key Initiatives

Improve the road emergency response capacity of local governments and hospitals.

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Make road behavior a focus of civics education and information campaigns.

5. Promoting clean air, clean streets, clean vehicles, and clean facilities. Clean streets and clean facilities are probably one of the most visible government services regularly done to enhance public health and reducing environmental degradation caused by pollution from the transport sector. This also includes the promotion for the use of new technologies (e.g. e-vehicles) as alternative to fossil fuel based transport modes. The sustainability of the transport system must be assured, and this must be evident on the ground, not only in statistics. Situation Now Metro Manila is highly polluted. It is also characterized by dirty even unsanitary public spaces and facilities.

Key Initiatives

Strictly and consistently enforce the environment-oriented national policies and local ordinances.

Provide tangible incentives to fast-track the adoption and use of environmentally-friendly and fuel efficient vehicles.

6. Planning and communicating better and traveling less. This strategy aims to advance an effective planning process that competently allocates resources. Moreover, it helps decision makers and transport users prioritize transport activities that reduce the need for personal travel and provide alternative transportation options. Mobility is accomplishing travel purposes at least travel, cost, and time. Habitual planning and communicating, individually and collectively, help reduce travel. Situation Now The framework, predisposition, and capacity for synchronized planning at the regional, city, village, household, and personal levels practically do not exist, thus preventing stakeholders to contribute to a well-functioning transport system. Key Initiatives

Enhance the integrated, sustainable, and inclusive urban planning capacities of local governments and the MMDA

Increase the integration, consistency, and interoperability of national and local government agency plans, programs, and operations in Metro Manila

Generate deeper and wider understanding of transport and mobility issues by undertaking inclusive mobility audits and studies

Increase the capacity of local authorities for inclusive mobility planning and management by designing and conducting training courses for inclusive mobility professionals

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Hold regular tripartite meetings among government, the private sector, and civil society to communicate, plan, and cooperate habitually on inclusive mobility issues

7. Sharing information to increase connectivity and accessibility. Leveraging on the use of technology, this strategy targets to transform the transportation sector. Public sharing of information enables alternative and out-of-the-box options and solutions. This can also trigger innovation among key local players and markets to improve their services. Some examples are android apps and Internet portals.

Situation Now Modern information and communication technology is available to Metro Manilans but the applications and content needed to enable intelligent and timely travel routes are still inadequate. Key Initiatives

Encourage new ways of harnessing social and traditional media for enhancing mobility. Develop new route options apps Make information on traffic and transport matters understandable to the public through

the use of local language and the use of popular media. Increase the use of infographics for making transport and mobility issues widely

understandable to ordinary Metro Manilans Establish an IM Portal that will widely generate, store, and share information promoting

inclusive mobility Engage the media in producing and disseminating content on inclusive mobility.

8. Making our neighborhoods more accessible to the rest of the city. This strategy is associated on how neighborhoods are planned, its land use, and travel behavior of residents. It also considers the level of access to common destinations such as offices, malls, market etc. The strategy also looks at how neighborhoods are designed - whether it encourages walking and biking, among others and its incentives – with the aim on how to increase or create higher levels of neighborhood connectivity. We cannot expect the whole city to be hospitable to our travel intentions, if we close our villages to the rest of the city. Situation Now As roads become more congested many villages control and limit access to their subdivision roads. This reduces the flow of vehicles in the metropolis and increases travel time. Key Initiatives

Fast-track and expand the government takeover of the maintenance and regulation of

subdivision roads to make them available to the public Identify private villages and neighborhoods as well as closed streets for specific

purposive action to encourage openness to public transport.

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9. Changing mindsets and behaviors—the authorities’ as well as ours. The strategy pushes a paradigm shift to a more comprehensive transportation system that veers away from the car-centric paradigm to a more person-based and environmental friendly system. It deviates from “traffic as the problem” to finding mobility solutions. Inclusive mobility is a set of conditions shaped by human intentions and behaviors – more of ours and less of the authorities.

Situation Now Filipinos continue to have a fixation on car-ownership. City governments continue to resist greater levels of unified metropolitan governance. While a paradigm shift is needed, there are still just a handful of influential champions of inclusive mobility in government and the private sector. Key Initiatives

Encourage transport user contribution to overall mobility Introduce courses or sessions on inclusive mobility in schools Ensure that appointments of government officials and appropriation of government

funds promote rather than hinder inclusive mobility.

10. Attaining the mobility of all by engaging all especially the poor.

The poor and the vulnerable sector of the society are the most affected whenever there are changes/projects in the transport sector. Thus, the IM Network offers an online platform to give them voice and to facilitate suggestions and recommendations.

We cannot inflict inclusive mobility on the poor and the vulnerable. They must actively and meaningfully participate and own their share of inclusive mobility schemes and initiatives, commensurate to their collective footprint on the streets. Situation Now The poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalized comprise the majority of Metro Manila population. They are least capable (cost-wise and physically) to travel in Metro Manila. Yet, they have no power, influence, or participation in the formulation of transport policies and in the design and construction of facilities. Key Initiatives

Ensure that the poor, the vulnerable, the disadvantaged, and the marginalized are given

specific and adequate representation in all national and local consultations relating to the design, implementation, and evaluation of transport policies and initiatives.

Use the traditional and social media to increase the overall interest and knowledge of citizens regarding the transport system in Metro Manila.

Demonstrate using a real inclusive mobility challenge in a selected community in Metro Manila how active citizen participation can be used to add value to national and local government efforts to enhance mobility

Establish an Inclusive Mobility Network that will harness and engender the active participation of all stakeholders in inclusive mobility in Metro Manila.

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Promote the use of citizen petitions, whether online or otherwise, as an avenue for meaningful citizen participation in inclusive mobility decision-making.

Key Initiatives for the Short-Term The following are the key initiatives that can be implemented by the Inclusive Mobility Network in the short-term or a period of one (1) year4: 1. IM Network Action Plan

The IM Network Action Plan is the key tool for mobilizing stakeholders to achieve collective impact.

2. IM Portal

The IM Portal is the primary tool for creating, consolidating, and sharing IM-relevant information among the stakeholders, the general public, and the targets of IM advocacy.

website and social media; with maps that can crowd-source problems, best practices, black spots; bloggers

3. Infographics Infographics are the knowledge products of choice for educating the general public about the transport and mobility system in Metro Manila and presenting and advocating positions on IM issues.

4. IM Audit Studies

IM social audits are the preferred mode by which the IM Network will measure policy, implementation, and evaluation gaps that need to be addressed by decision-makers and stakeholders in order to enhance inclusive mobility.

5. Community Level IM Pilot Projects

Community-level IM pilot projects are well-chosen real-life experiments for learning and demonstrating how to combine efforts and resources of various stakeholders, for attaining IM objectives set for specific communities.

6. IM Professionals Course

The IM Professionals Course is a systematic approach to building the competency of IM duty bearers in national and local governments, the private sector, and civil society. It seeks to hasten the design and completion of innovative IM initiatives in Metro Manila.

7. IM Network Expansion

The formalization of the Inclusive Mobility Network enables the active participation of the poor, the vulnerable, the disadvantaged, and the marginalized in promoting their mobility together with the rest of the metropolis.

4 These key actions/initiatives were identified by the select set of representatives from the larger assembly of

the past 2 IM workshops.

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8. On-line Petitions

On-line petitions empower IM advocates to communicate their policy preferences to their leaders and decision-makers in government as well as to the private and civil society sectors.

9. Media Engagement

Media engagement is crucial in enlarging the reach of IM awareness raising and policy advocacy and will be actively pursued by the Network and its members.

10. Regular Tripartite Policy Meetings

The IM Network will promote regular and frequent dialogues with decision-makers in government, private sector, and civil society to promote critical collaboration to attain the greater and long-term goal of inclusive mobility in the metropolis.

Government, Private, and Civil Society Sector Roles and Tasks In the Philippines, the partnership between the government, private sector and civil society has been recognized as an effective means to bring about efficient delivery of services. Each has a critical role to foster collective impact, broadening social action, greater civil participation, and sound decision making that responds to the community needs. It is important to note however, that actions and initiatives to address these complex social problems should not start from scratch or creating entirely new solution. That any initiatives should build on existing collaborative efforts already addressing specific issues. The Role and Tasks of the Government The public sector, both national and local governments, plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges facing the transport sector. The government enacts the policies that can shape and transform the system. Learning from the experience of Living Cities5, the effort of government to collaborate with the private sector, non-profit, and philanthropic sectors collectively created a new civic infrastructure that harnessed and aligned their financial resources to support their intended beneficiaries. OECD (2013)6 emphasized that governments play a pivotal role in influencing private sector investment. As such they can improve the business climate to encourage investments in sustainable transport infrastructures. The Role and Tasks of the Private Sector In rapidly growing cities, transportation infrastructure development usually cannot keep up with the demand and the externalities brought about by urban transportation (e.g. congestion, air pollution). This scenario according to GTZ (2004) is when private sector participation plays an important role especially in finding adequate resources to help cities finance infrastructure and deliver adequate services7. Aside from financing, private sector can also lessen the burden

5 Living Cities is an innovative philanthropic collaborative of 22 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions that collectively share knowledge and experience to improve the lives of low-income people and

the cities where they live. http://www.livingcities.org 6 OECD Environment Working Papers No. 56. Mobilising Private Investment in Sustainable Transport: The Case of Land-based Passenger Transport Infrastructure. http://bit.ly/1dvsgxZ 7 GTZ. 2004. Private Sector Participation in Urban Transport Provision. http://bit.ly/1dft1Ar

http://www.livingcities.org/who-we-are/

http://bit.ly/1dvsgxZ

http://bit.ly/1dft1Ar

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from government in development projects utilizing the mechanisms such as the Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The private sector can also get involve in construction, operation and maintenance of existing and new systems (Worldbank, 1996)8. According to OECD, PPPs have been successfully implemented for BRT sytems, rails, and shared-used bicycle and car systems. Investments in the transportation sector can bring about increase in economic activities.

The Role and Tasks of Civil Society

Sustainable cities will not be made possible without citizen movements and advocacy in favor of sustainable transport and taking into consideration the key elements of inclusive mobility, safety, productivity, and civility. Civil society often takes the lead in initiatives that changes mindsets and behaviors of transport users, private sector, and decision-makers. This sector also generates specific actions and can continue even beyond turnover in governments. Civil society groups can also function on the following: participate in independent monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that other people value; can participate in data gathering (and may even provide up-to-date data) for sound decision-making; and may even accumulate and share knowledge, capacity, skills and networks. Inclusive Mobility Action Program9 Overview of the Program Thrusts This program for inclusive mobility relies on the optimal utilization of all technological, planning, organizational resources, and the development of culture of transport users. Thus each individual will have contribution to enhanced mobility and can be made possible through the following: 1) Improving physical connectivity; 2) Improving communications; and 3) Encouraging transport user contribution to overall mobility. Government Initiatives The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the government:

1. Map and survey to gather up-to-date information that can enhance the transportation system in Metro Manila. Ensure that knowledge product be made public knowledge.

2. Promote alternative designs of public transport vehicles that are friendly to vulnerable

groups like PWDs, women and elderly.

3. Implement policies (e.g. National Building Code) to protect the use of setbacks, easements, and pedestrian lanes (to minimize government cost of reacquiring right-of-way).

4. Review the design standards and specifications of sidewalks.

5. Create more walkable public spaces.

6. Allocate budget for LGUs for development and maintenance of sidewalks and bikeways.

8 Jorge M. Rebelo. 1996. Essentials for Sustainable Urban Transport in Brazil Large Metropolitan Area. World Bank Policy Research Working Paper. http://bit.ly/JHmdyU 9 Key actions/ initiatives of the government, private sector, and civil groups are based from the Inclusive

Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop.

http://bit.ly/JHmdyU

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7. Provide incentives to encourage employees to practice bike to work.

Private Sector Initiatives

The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the private sector:

1. Synchronize with government the initiatives (infrastructure projects) spearheaded by the private sector (e.g. sidewalks, bikeways).

2. Improve accessibility within private subdivisions, malls, etc.

3. Invest in biking, pedestrian, and PWD friendly facilities based on standards.

4. Promote car-pooling policy within the company and provide incentives to those who will participate. Or provision of service vehicles/ shuttle services for employees.

Civil Society Initiatives The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the civil society sector:

1. Report violations, complaints and suggestions using available traditional and on-line platforms (e.g. social media)

2. Promote walking and cycling.

3. Mainstream innovative/ alternative transport vehicles for consideration in long term plans of especially if it will affect LGU infra/ public works.

Inclusive Safety Action Program Overview of the Program Thrusts The program’s thrust is to enhance the safety in roads of both the motorized and non-motorized road users. Enhanced safety can also be made possible through the following: 1) Advocating and having better information, education and communication campaign; 2) Use of traditional and social media in disseminating public information that will aide in public transportation and road safety; and 3) Strict enforcement of traffic and transportation ordinances. Government Initiatives The following are the recommended key actions to be undertaken by the government:

1. Promote polices that aimed to promote walking and cycling and improve the conditions

for pedestrians and cyclist.

2. Promote policies that will support the provision of PWD-friendly transport facilities that follow international standards.

3. Provide of safe loading and unloading areas/facilities.

4. Enforce strictly traffic laws and standards in road safety.

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5. Provide insurance policy programs for drivers and highway enforcers.

6. Create programs in collaboration with local schools to include road safety education in

school curriculums. Private Sector Initiatives The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the private sector:

1. Support and implement infrastructure facilities that are PWD-friendly.

2. Light up the business establishments and waiting sheds.

3. Invest in sustainable transport and promote the use of NMT in the development projects to lessen the risks of accidents.

4. Maintain regularly the vehicles, public and private.

5. Support the institutionalization of road safety schools.

6. Change company policy (e.g. from boundary system to regular wage earners) that will have an effect to the driving habit of drivers.

7. Prevent if not cease the selling of motorcycles to unlicensed drivers

8. Install more CCTVs for monitoring violations


1. Abide and observe traffic safety practices

2. Participate in the inventory of major transport facilities (e.g. pedestrian crossings, footbridges etc.) that will have an effect to the safety of commuters and pedestrians.

3. Lead in the advocacy for road safety to different sectors and even to children. Inclusive Productivity Action Program Overview of the Program Thrusts This program aims to respond to the challenges and requirements of desired economic growth especially to the increasing service-oriented economy of Metro Manila. That improvement in this aspect should be able to support the growing population and diverse expectation in urban activities. Thus, key actions towards inclusive productivity should lead to improving efficiency, service offerings, and manageability of public transportation. This can also be made possible through the following: 1) Improvement in road-sharing infrastructure; 2) Utilizing existing urban design/ plan; and 3) Promoting way-finding apps.

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Government Initiatives The following are the recommended key actions to be undertaken by the government:

1. Provide parking spaces and washrooms for cyclists in major transport stations such as MRT and LRT

2. Support alternative technology such as E-vehicles

3. Discover technique to effectively regulate public transport modes that include the formal and informal

4. Rationalize PUV franchising.

5. Promote policies that will encourage flexible work hours/home-based jobs.

6. Explore possibilities to create policies that will give 'tax incentives' for citizens who bike and walk to work

7. Promote programs for employees (e.g. 'bike plans/ loan program10)

8. Create programs that will provide jobs for PWDs near the place where they live.

Private Sector Initiatives The following are the suggested key actions/initiatives to be undertaken by the private sector:

1. Provide service vehicles/ shuttle services for employees.

2. Explore company policy for the possibility of flexible work hours/ home-based jobs. Civil Society Initiatives The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the civil society sector:

1. Dismiss any form of bribery.

2. Endorse non-motorized transport.

3. Partake in activities that will generate and share data to make our transport system

contribute to productivity.

10 Citing the example of Pasig City LGU for their Bike to Work Loan Program.

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Inclusive Civility Action Program Overview of the Program Thrusts Inclusive civility action program is geared to making people contribute to the creation of a livable city with comfortable and safe streets, sidewalks, public transportation, and public spaces. Key actions to help achieve this is through the following: 1) Mobility sensitiveness; 2) Improving communications; and 3) Mobilizing and educating stakeholders. Government Initiatives The following are the recommended key actions to be undertaken by the government:

1. Create and implement a master plan for a safe, appropriate, environmental-friendly metro-wide public transport.

2. Promote and support projects that will convert riverbanks to bikelanes and parks

3. Review existing transport policies (e.g. bike/ motorcycle lanes) and obtain feedback/ information from actual practitioners.

4. Expand information campaigns on traffic/ transport protocols/rules

5. Enforce policies to stop any form of corruption.

6. Collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to develop and teach a module on traffic rules, regulations, and road safety to elementary and high school students

Private Sector Initiatives The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the private sector:

1. Establish a course on public responsibility in the public transport infrastructures

2. Stop business establishments from using public spaces as their own.


1. Become responsible citizen – aware, courteous, and respectful to others

2. Demand the citizen’s right to a better public transport and livable city.

3. Desist from any form of bribery

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IV. References The Inclusive Mobility Network Steering Committee The Inclusive Mobility Project Team Table 1 -- Areas for Improvement in the Different Transport Modes in Metro Manila by Outcome Area (Mobility, Safety, Productivity, Civility) Table 2 -- List of Enablers of and Barriers to Inclusive Mobility by Outcome Area (Mobility, Safety, Productivity, Civility) Table 3 -- List of Government, the Private Sector, and the Civil Society Initiatives for Inclusive Mobility by Outcome Area (Mobility, Safety, Productivity, Civility) Sources Consulted and Cited

Inclusive Mobility Network Steering Committee

Mr. Rally De Leon

Manager

Lyon Couriers

Mr. Karlo Robosa

App Developer

Trip Barker

Mr. Cyrus Ballega

Abot-Kamay ng mga may

Kapasansanang Pasigueno ang

Pag-unlad (AKKAPP) Federation

Ms. Trina Tolentino

Executive Director

Operation Katipunan

Ms. Lalaine Guanzon

Public Relations Advisor

Wheelmobile

Mr. Erwin Paala

Secretary General

Families of Road Victims and

Survivors

Mr. Alberto Suansing

Executive Director

Global Road Safety Partnership

Mr. Chad Osorio

Contracts Management Specialist

Affiliated Network for Social

Accountability (ANSA) in East Asia

and Pacific

Mr. Quin Cruz

Community Representative

Pasig City

Inclusive Mobility Project Team

Mr. Ronald Rodriguez

Project Assistant

Pathways to Higher Education

Mr. Ryan Sumo

Freelance Illustrator/ Game

developer/ mass transit advocate

Ms. Louie Golla

Director

Motorcycle Philippines Federation

and Ryders with Disabilities

Mr. James Velasco

Founder

Ryders with Disabilities

Dr. Segundo Joaquin E. Romero Jr.

Program Director

iBoP-Asia Program

Ateneo School of Government

[email protected]

Dr. Marie Danielle V. Guillen

Senior Research Associate

Inclusive Mobility Project


[email protected]

Mr. Lorenzo Cordova Jr., EnP

Research Associate



[email protected]

Althea Muriel L. Pineda

Project Associate



[email protected]

Table 1: Areas of Improvement in Different Transport Modes in Metro Manila by Outcome

Area (Mobility, Safety, Productivity, Civility)

MODE OF

TRANSPORTATION

MOBILITY SAFETY PRODUCTIVITY CIVILITY

In terms of negative conditions/features

TRAIN (PNR, MRT,LRT)

coaches are too

few and unsafe

lack of signages and

maps

priority train is

abused (even

able-bodied use)

lack of security -

prone to

pickpockets

defective ticket

vending machines

not enough toilet

facilities at the

train stations

unsafe stations -

- lack barriers

for safety of

passengers

uneven gap

between train

and platform is

not safe

poor lighting

facilities at the

walkways

BUS

no defined bus

stops

unsafe because

of reckless

drivers

longer travel time Not very

sensitive to the

needs of, PWDs,

senior citizens

and women

mainly limited to

national roads

Absence of real city

buses

Non-aircon buses

are uncomfortable

JEEPNEY

unsafe -- more

incidents of

hold-up and

pickpockets

There are still

many

undisciplined

commuters who

do not fall in line

(marami pa ring

line, commuters

ang walang

disiplina at di

pumipila)

there are also

more

undisciplined

drivers who

don’t use the

designated

loading and

no mechanism

for abusive and

undisciplined

drivers

MODE OF

TRANSPORTATION


In terms of negative conditions/features

unloading

points; do not

care about the

safety of their

passengers

AUV/FX

irregular supply old model FX

small space --

very

uncomfortable

waiting is longer

because of long ques

uncomfortable -

not enough space

lacks terminal feels unsafe fare is more

expensive

No fare discounts

for students and

senior citizens

PRIVATE VEHICLES

number coding is

not a deterrent in

reducing number

of vehicles

more traffic

violations

because of

reckless driving

Motorist spend

more time on the

road rather than

spending it with

more productive

work

more private

vehicle owners

give bribe to

traffic enforcers

can cause air

pollution

TRICYCLE

No convenient

terminal (walang

maayos na

terminal)

no privacy no fare discount for

students and senior

citizens in some

Some drivers

don’t follow rules

eg. Driving in

areas not allowed

no insurance –

presence of

colorum

BICYCLE

Lack of cycling

lanes,

infrastructure like

bike racks and

office shower

rooms

plenty of road

hazards like

poorly designed

drainage system

and poor road

conditions

limited carrying

capacity

some bikers do

not have

discipline -

spitting

Sweaty when

reaching your

destination - shower

facilities;

some bikers are

not familiar with

traffic rules --

counterflow;

biking on

sidewalks

Snacks become more

expensive than

transport fare

Table 2: List of Enablers of and Barriers to Inclusive Mobility by Outcome Area (Mobility, Safety,

Productivity, Civility)

DIMENSIONS MOBILITY SAFETY PRODUCTIVITY CIVILITY

Barriers Enablers Barriers Enablers Barriers Enablers Barriers Enablers

PH

YS

ICA

L

urban sprawl (what is

the shape of the community?)

public

transport hierarchy

over-crowding accessibility of

PWDs and the elderly

(provision of elevators

crowded road mixed-use

urban areas and

communities

people throw

garbage on the road

road

infrastructure

footbridges are difficult

to climb; too high and steep)

should have

parking space for bikers

overloaded jeepneys

and buses

buses are safer

in case of accidents

minimum size of road

signs bigger fonts, shorter names -- for

commuters and drivers to see from

afar

time and

motion study traversing

Metro Manila for all modes

of transport

vehicle density

limited road space/ small passage way

bikes occupy less road space

structure and design of jeepneys and

tricycles are not safe

presence of footbridges

heavy traffic situation encounters less traffic

saves time

size of vehicle as factor

For PWDs: no safe sidewalks; no allotment

for parking space sub-standard PWD access

ramps; no loading and unloading zones

there are designated bus

stops

concrete barriers do not improve

motorist safety

presence of pedestrian

crosswalks/lights/ signals

absence of designated bike parking and

shower facilities

bus drivers are more aggressive

(offensive drivers)



too wide center island boxes

mixed-use/transit-oriented

development, e.g., Araneta

Center

dangerous open manholes

poor infrastructure - maintenance instead of

improvement

inconsiderate people -

lackconcern to

others

absence of walkablesidewalks

presence of FX/AUV share

a ride

safety and security of open car parks from

thefts and robbers

overloading public utility vehicles

For bike riders: barriers to cycling (u-turn

schemes, high overpass; no bike lanes)

use of minimum

width and quality of

sidewalks as a basic right

no bike parkings/lacks

secured bike parking

no parking space for PWDs

poor signage/way of finding transport for

commuters; no system for knowing route name

or route of PUB/PUJ (visible from afar -

makes commuters go to center of road)

should have overpasses

with escalators/walk

ways/walkaton

absence of emergency exits in

buses

elevators and escalators are often

out of order

overcrowded public

utility vehicles

LRTs/MRTs

have segregation/

special section for women,

elderly, and PWDs

road signs are not

visible

double parking and no

parking signs



difficult to climb MRT and LRT stations;

elevators and esclators

for PWDs and elderly most of the time out of

order

there should be tax

incentives for a

3 meters setback of

building (1st floor) for

pedestrians

unsafe footbridges (too steep, no

proper lighting, too

narrow, no ramps)

lack of quality public open spaces

dilapidated road conditions

safe sidewalks for pedestrians

LRTs/MRTs always operate beyond full

capacity

wrong infrastructure for PWDs in building,

roads, public areas, etc.

no efficient drainage system

more effective traffic lights

many streets without street lights

sidewalk used as waiting area (loading and

unloading zones)

how to make mobility

convernient to commuters

lack of affordable

housing for the poor

poor streetlighting


Barriers Enablers Barriers Enablers Barriers Enablers Barriers Enablers S

OC

IAL

sectors have their own vested interests and

usually hard for them to

understand general welfare

transportation is a major employer

lack of discipline among commuters,

pedestrians and

motorists (rude drivers/some drivers

drive recklessly while intoxicated/some

drivers are implicated in crimes, “patok”

jeepneys make loud music)

the presence and practice of

"bayanihan

principle"

long que for FX/AUV bicycle riding promotes mental and

physical health among

the workforce

lack and no discipline among drivers and other

motorist; some drivers do not

follow traffic signals; some

drivers do not have road

courtesy - reckless driving

and indiscriminate overtaking

Filipinos are normally polite

and have a sense

of shame "hiya" (considerate to

others - give seats to the

elderly, pregnant women, and

PWDs)

lack of discipline among

drivers, commuters and pedestrians

police/supervis

or to manage people riding

MRTs/LRTs

commuters/pedestria

ns and motorists do not care about other

commuters/pedestrians/ operators and

drivers do not obey traffic and transport

laws

bike groups

promote biking practices

Choosy drivers

whether taxi drivers, jeepney, tricycle, etc.

bicycle riding

is healthier, hence, more

productive

some drivers do

not respect ambulance and

other emergency vehicles; some

drivers do not respect traffic

markings (loading/unloading

zones, no parking, etc.)

some drivers

observe road courtesy

discrimination of drivers with bikers

tourist police/guards

are being used as city

ambassadors

abled persons lack awareness on the

laws regarding PWDs

Filipino time as an attitude

personal hygiene and

good grooming of

some drivers

some drivers do not have respect

and consideration to their

passengers

there should be educational,

cultural ads, and signage in train

stations and on the roads to

educate people on their roles

and responsibilities

regarding traffic and transport

systems



crowded transport system

more drivers seem to be aware of

cycling

presence of bike theft

difficulty in taking public utility vehicles

especially every

Monday

cleanliness of public utility

vehicles

there are underage and drivers driving

without license

we should all exercise

discipline for a

better society

disregarding traffic officers "stop" hand

signal results in no apprehension (sending

bad signals)

presence of TODA,

jeepney associations,

bus drivers, associations

workshops

conflict between drivers and

commuters

lack and no discipline among

commuters and pedestrians

bikes and walking prove to

have a calming effect

indiscriminate parking at national and secondary

roads

new friends through social

activities

lack of discipline among drivers and

commuters

some commuters do not have

respect and consideration to

other commuters (younger

generations do not offer seats to

the elderly and PWDs; to each its

own attitude; talk loudly on the

phone)

lack of awareness of

drivers about PWDs rights in transportation

and pedestrians; drivers should have seminars

about rights of PWDs

group riders

promote good camaraderie

"everybody doing it"

attitude

some commuters

do not have respect and

consideration to drivers (e.g., heavy

weight passenger do not offer to

pay equivalent of two persons)

road courtesy poor conditions of vehicles

illegal parking of vehicles


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lack of trees vehicle upgrading

presence of smoke belching vehicles

bikes and walking are non-

pollutants

air and noise pollution green roofs no discipline in waste disposal -

don't follow waste

segregation program

provision of segregated

recycling bins in

every community

implementing rules on

noise pollution (mufflers) how loud is

loud?

disaster

preparedness and

management

Littering pocket

parks/adding plants/trees

to urban landscape

air (foul smell of

surrounding) and noise (loud and

noisy jeepneys) pollution

greening of

landscape by providing plants

(flowering and ornamental) and

trees

unregulated land use and

development

ride a bike Storm-water

management (sewers, bio-

wastes)

presence of guilt-

free litter bugs (throwing of

plastic bags, cigarette butts and

other garbage anywhere)

LGUs have no capacity to measure air pollution

no plastic bag policy helps

reduce flooding

community gardens

calamities;

environmental damages

smoke belching vehicles

hazardous to health

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IC traffic situation in Metro

Manila has a big impact

in our economy

increased productivity

with improved transport

system

presence of beggars around public

transportation terminals

high cost of transport fares

more time to work in

transit

urban development is

too focused in Metro Manila

Metro Manila is the main

employment center



students and senior citizen fare discounts

should be strictly

implemented

cheap fares maintenance of vehicle that cause hindrance

to commuters

work from home/flexi-

time

presence of mixed income communities

sidewalk is being used as vending areas

availability of cheap

umbrellas for sale

everywhere

lost productive time due to traffic

presence of one-stop

shops / bayad centers,

malls, etc.

taxi fare is expensive; some taxi drivers

choose passengers

cheaper re-usable bag for

unplanned shopping

snacks more expensive than bus

fare (for bikers/cyclist)

use taxi as mini-

convenience store

an individual has to take

leave of absence to be able to file a complaint

against abusive drivers

bicycle riding

saves money no fare

needed

lost man hours in traffic use of public

vehicles as avenues for

business and networking

boundary system (forces PUV drivers to wait for

passengers)

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Lack of -standard hand signals (uncoordinated)

for traffic directors; for pedestrians and cars

many policies exist

hopeless traffic enforcers

existence and good

enforcement of transportation

policies

unregulated tricycle regulatory board -

high cost of fares even for short trips

more information

campaigns from

barangays

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT:

no effective planning for

transport and traffic system



need for emphasis in transportation in land-use decision/planning

presence of professional

drivers

tricycles operate in major roads

use of motorcycle helmets is

enforced

location of public services/ agencies in

hard to

reach/inaccessible places

efficient urban

planning in

consultation with all

stakeholders

no proper coordination

among different

agencies

lack of long-term planning

strict implementatio

n of traffic and transport laws

too much corruption presence of more MMDA,

paid and volunteer traffic

enforcers on the road

poor training on traffic and road rules for

drivers, commuters/pedestrian

start development

s outisde Metro Manila

to decongest the

Metropolis

“tokenism” in construction of

PWD facilities

13-inch tire-to-gutter

for unloading vehicles (is there a rule in traffic

code?)

government to

listen to the concern of the

people

no metro-wide bike

policy/plan

should enforce

"car less day" policy

folding bikes are not

allowed inside establishments and

offices

LTFRB has no

clear policy and complaint

procedures for drivers and other

motorists

no coordination

between gov't agencies in projects in the same

area - no stakeholder consultations and advice

inter-gov't

agency dialogue

no lane designation no limitation in

the number of car ownership

too many agencies involved in traffic

management and enforcement (MMDA,

LGU, Barangay)

implement one-stop shop

information port for the

public to see -- citing all

available modes of

transport

enforcers not wearing reflectorized

clothes and traffic sign paddles

no laws on proper hygiene and

sanitation for commuters/

pedestrians and drivers

implement the accessibility on

transportation

de-politicize planning

no road sign standardization

HOUSING: lack of provision of

affordable housing for the poor



give importance to awareness raising on the

rights of PWDs

integrated transport systems

overloaded buses, jeepneys, tricycles

poor resettlement strategies for

informal settlers

no shower facilities for

bike to work citizens

presence of rail

system

should have "wiper

on" and "headlight on" policy for cars,

jeepneys and motorcycles

passing the bucks -- among government

agencies

DPWH road extension projects

must indicate "road width" not just

"number of lanes standard width"

lack of awareness of

drivers on the implementation of fare

discounts for PWDS -- discount IDs not

accepted by some public utility drivers

DPWH should

regularly monitor their road projects

professional drivers

should be TESDA certified or should

have technical driving certificates

there should be strict

implementation of the seat belt law

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competing transport systems

applications for information of

commuters

absence of gated MRTs and LRTs for

safety

use of cellular phones GPS

APPS aid in navigation

Lack oftransportation modes service

schedule

centralization of gov't

offices for the purpose

of document processing

high cost of electricity

use of solar powered or

LED lights



unreliable transport schedule

affordable data plans for

cellular phones

lack (sometimes absence) of CCTV

cameras in MRT and

LRT stations

use of cellular phones for information

alerts in times of crisis and

calamities

E-Commerce and ability to

do

transactions on-line

use of social media for

information and

outlet

no shcedule for Metro Manila transport

provide information for

each barangay/city

the available transit

networks online

drivers attentionon their electronic

gadgets like cellphones, when

driving

availability of inexpensive

bicycle spare parts especially

lighting

gov't should implement E-

Payment for gov't

transactions

use of existing waiting

time/countdown clocks in traffic

lights

no proper vehicles design for PWDs

use of GPS technology

free wi-fi in the city

Table 3: List of Government, the Private Sector, and the Civil Society Initiatives for Inclusive Mobility by

Outcome Area (Mobility, Safety, Productivity, Civility)

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1. Improving physical connectivity

1. Advocating and having better information, education and communication campaign

1. Improvement road-sharing infrastructure

1. Mobility sensitiveness

2. Improving communications 2. Use of traditional and social media 2. Utilizing existing urban design/plan

2. Improving communications

3. Encouraging Transport User Contribution to Overall Mobility

3. Strict enforcement of traffic and transportation ordinances

3. Promoting way-finding apps

3. Mobilizing and educating stakeholders

1

A transport system that works for the

poor and the

vulnerable

Eight (8) out of 10 people in Metro Manila take public transport. Based on the study conducted by Ateneo School of Government's Inclusive Mobility Project, at least 15% of income was spent for transport fares. That working members of a family (mostly minimum wage earners) would sacrifice their budget on food

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Map out all of bus stops/waiting sheds for creation of 'PWD, Pregnant Women-friendly'

waiting shed designs

More convenient and up-to-standards PWD facilities

Private school buses by making prohibitibly expensive for students to

bring cars (except for PWD)

Re-design public transport/

vehicles for PWDs

Create designated pedestrian lanes

only for PWDs

Provide parking space and

washrooms for bikes in terminals like MRT etc

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Support infrastructure projects for

PWDs

Standardized the design for

PWD walkway in MM and also bike lanes

Strict implementation of 'magna carta

for PWDs'


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and health just to travel for work.

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A walkable, bikeable,

accessible city.

More than the issue of traffic, urban transport and mobility is a growing concern to Metro Manilans. Infrastructures like pedestrian overpasses are also widely seen around Metro Manila. These are constructed by either the MMDA or DPWH. Cycling also plays a major role in transporting people especially for those whose main mode of transport and

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Estimate cost/ source of funding for sidewalks and bikeways

Provide 'walkable' walkways outside train terminals

provision of 'bike plans'

Convert riverbanks to bikelanes and parks

Government to protect the use of setbacks/ pedestrian lanes (to minimize government cost of

reacquiring ROW)

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source of livelihood is bicycle. It is also strongly promoted by various groups and government agencies as a transportation mode for last mile connectivity with transport service designed to bring about cleaner air and safer streets.

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Moving people, not

vehicles

In Metro Manila, traffic congestion resulted to an estimated PhP140 billion losses (or 4.6% of the country’s GDP) or the economic cost that is attributed to lost man-hours,

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Proper implementation of designated 'loading and unloading areas'

rationalization of 'public utility vehicles (PUV)' franchising

Designated “loading and unloading”

simplified signs, instructions/ icons, lines, boxes, colors, iconic sign boards, rulers, maps (visuals)

Construction of public

infrastructure for commuters


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additional fuel consumption, health costs and lost investment opportunities. As of September 2010, the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Provincial accounted for 5,321 city buses and 7,368 provincial buses in Metro Manila. The provincial buses were identified as one of the contributor of traffic in EDSA. Metro Manila is also being

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services for employees provision of service vehicles/ shuttle services for employees


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serviced by LRT and MRT Lines (LRT 1, LRT 2, MRT3, MRT 7, and PNR) with a total length of 101 kilometers covering 78 stations. In 2011, Stefan Trinder, a volunteer consultant of MMDA also computed the public transport ridership for PUJ and AUV/FX. He computed that around 19 million passengers and 100 million kilometers travelled per day using public utility jeepney (PUJ) and AUV/FX.

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areas'

4

Mobility with safety

and civility

According to the the Department of Health's Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (ONEISS) Report (2011), Metro Manila also registered the highest incidence of injury (18%) due to

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Incentives for private sector to

provide setback/easement for pedestrians

Strictly enforce traffic laws—assign

more traffic enforcers to delinquent places

Apprehension of ‘real

traffic violators’

Engineering department should start building code

implementation for setbacks/ eastment

Strict implementation of ‘standard road safety’

Creation of insurance policy programs

for drivers and highway enforcers


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transportation and related accident. Out of 4,021 reported transport/ vehicular crash related injury, NCR shares the 14.1% with Region 1. Of the 2,077 reported mauling/ assault related injuries, 15.8% were accounted in Metro Manila. ONEISS also reported 4,099 cases of injuries among 0-19 years old. NCR accounted 18.9% of the report cases. What is alarming is that 40.2% of the total case happened on the road.

Implementation of a master plan for a safe, appropriate, environmental-friendly metro-wide public transport

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Installing street lights and waiting sheds

in dark places

Stop selling of motorcycles

to unlicensed drivers

be vigilant-- report dilapidated roads that may not be safe for motorists and pedestrians

business establishments should stop using public spaces as their own

More CCTVs for monitoring violations

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report violations observe traffic safety practices Be vigilant be aware and concerned--

know your neighbors

understand/ care/ respect

PWDs; be concerned

Be specific:

-How wide is safe? - pedestrian lane? - bike lane?

-bus lane? -commuter waiting area?

observe courtesy at all

times

Metrics inventory of foot bridges on

every major roads and pedestrian crossing on some places, there are too many, some too few, others zero at all


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Clean air, clean streets, clean

vehicles, and clean

facilities

It has been widely acknowledge that transport consumes more energy than any other sector. In fact, 80% of Metro Manila’s pollution is reported to be contributed by this sector.

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creation of regular maintenance policy for vehicles (check-up)

support E-vehicles Implementation of a master plan for a safe, appropriate, environment-

friendly metro-wide public transport

Implementation of a master plan for a

safe, appropriate, environment-friendly metro-wide public transport

All transport sectors

should shift to 'clean and efficient vehicles' (electric vehicles, solar, use of other alternative fuels)

More plants on hi-way walls

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Invest in sustainable/ environment-friendly transport system

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help reduce pollution through tree

planting and tree nurturing

observe proper hygiene

and cleanliness especially in public spaces

stop littering


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Planning and communicating

better and traveling

less

On the average, a person in Metro Manila spends at least 120 minutes on the road travelling. Due to traffic congestion, the UP NCTS in 2011 placed the average annual losses of PhP137 billion in Metro Manila. It has reached to more than

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Create a ‘comprehensive disaster response management plan’

review existing transport policies (e.g. bike/ motorcycle lanes; obtain

feedback/ information from actual practitioners)

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be in-sync with gov't-- no vague tag lines "kailanga, disiplina,

kailangan ng side-walk/ bikeways"; present own proposals, solution, e.g. 'how and how much? Even

answers to legal impediments

Create a 'comprehensive disaster response management plan'

creation of flexible work hours/ home-based jobs

business should establish a sense of public

responsibility by funding maintenance of public transport infrastructures


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PhP1.5 trillion of productivity losses since 2001. It was estimated that at least PhP40 billion went to direct losses, such as wasted gasoline, lost labor hours, employment of traffic aides, and wasted electricity. The remaining went to indirect losses, like missed business opportunities and reduced capital inflow from potential investors. People's productivity losses in traffic are estimated to worth to 2 months of remittances.

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Create a 'comprehensive disaster response management plan'

Plan for trips

7

Sharing information to increase

connectivity and

accessibility

There have been several

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Sharing info: - Users guide to transport laws and

ordinances for greater IM IM portal/ platform for info sharing,

mobilizing stakeholders

conduct inventory of all modes of transportation (e.g., access data of regulators

immediate information campaigns on traffic/ transport protocols/rules and immediate

enforcement and implementation of said rules

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efforts from government, private sector, and even enthusiasts (mappers, app developers) to have an open platform and up-to-date information on the current traffic and transport situation in Metro Manila (e.g. MM Traffic Navigator, OSM initiatives, Philippine Transit App Challenge entries).

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Making our

neighborhoods more accessible to the rest

of the city

Access to public transportation is not really a problem in Metro Manila since a number of informal transportation hubs can be

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Implementation of a master plan for a safe,

appropriate, environmental-friendly metro-wide public transport

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Improve accessibility within private subdivisions, malls, etc


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observed in the city. Tricycles and pedicabs are transport modes commonly servicing the secondary roads. These modes often have terminals located in street corners, public or privately owned land where commuters can have easy access to.

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Changing mindsets and behaviours-the

authorities as well as

ours.

While there are bold efforts to solve the transport and traffic problems in the Metro, vehicle volume continuous to increase clogging both major and minor thoroughfares in Metro Manila. In 2012, MMDA accounted 53,140 cars, 55,218 utility vehicles, 3,713 sport utility vehicles and 1,333 buses newly

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encourage bike to work Include road skills/ street-smart (crossing streets, street signs, traffic signs) in school curriculum

give 'tax incentives' for citizens who bike/walk to work and also for

commuters

stop corruption

creation of flexible work hours/home-based jobs

DepEd to include in curriculum traffic

rules/regulations as early as the primary level

Teach kids how to ride bikes and safety

precautions.

Change driving culture (profit-driven)

Institutionalize traffic safety as early as grade school

creation of flexible work hours/home-based jobs

Stop corruption


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registered in Metro Manila.

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Should police ‘own rank’ against overcharging particularly (TODA)

observe punctuality/above tardiness -- live closer to work

businesses should establish a sense of public responsibility by funding

maintenance of public transport infrastructures

practice car-pooling stop corruption

business establishments should stop using public spaces as their own

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encourage walking teach kids how to ride bikes and safety precautions

stop bribery observe proper hygiene and cleanliness especially in public spaces

encourage bike to work change driving culture (profit-driven) every citizen should own a

bicycle

stop bribery

Every citizen should own a

bicycle

Mainstream the innovative transport

vehicle to regular consider long term plans for LGU infra/ public works

creation of flexible work

hours/home-based jobs

observe personal 'car less days' Conduct inventory of all modes of transportation

(e.g. access data of regulators)

vote for policy-makers who listen and pay

attention to the needs of the people

offer subsidy/business opportunities to waiting sheds

and buses

Provide inter-connected public transport and

terminals with maps, cost


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of transport estimated time of travel

10

Mobility of all, for all,

and by all

Government, private sector, and citizens have role to play in promoting a more inclusive transport and mobility for Metro Manila. The multi-sectoral engagement have been proven effective and sustainable. This is true in IM supported activities like the Carless Sundays in Pasig. There are also effective and innovative mobility solutions as demonstrated by our contestants in the Inclusive Mobility Challenge in 2012.

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Take into consideration the

airports, ferries, and ports transport system for mapping

offer subsidy/business

opportunities to waiting sheds and buses

creation of jobs for PWDs

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support the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

(4 Ps)

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