The workshop aimed to identify opportunities and challenges related to mobility, safety, productivity and civility on Metro Manila's roads. Participants identified barriers and enablers across different dimensions. Barriers included overcrowding, limited road space, and lack of accessibility for persons with disabilities. Enablers included public transport hierarchy, mixed-use urban areas, and footbridges. The workshop gathered ideas to improve transportation issues and inform plans to make mobility more inclusive.

1. School of Government
Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines
Documentation Report
Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
October 17, 2013
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Table of Contents
Objectives of the Workshop ............................................................................................................. 2
THE WORKSHOP PROCESS ........................................................................................................... 3
National Anthem and Opening Prayer ........................................................................................... 3
Opening Remarks .......................................................................................................................... 3
Revisiting the First Workshop ....................................................................................................... 4
Introduction of Workshop Participants ......................................................................................... 5
Presentation: “Our Traffic Hell, An Exit Strategy” ......................................................................... 6
Workshops ................................................................................................................................... 7
Workshop 1: Identification of Opportunities and Challenges in mobility, safety, productivity, and civility
the roads of Metro Manila - Enablers or Barriers. ............................................................................ 7
Workshop 2: Identifying policies and actions being done by the government, the business and private
sector, and the citizens ............................................................................................................... 19
Workshop 3: Setting Priorities - Immediate, Short-term, and Long-term Plans for the government, the
private sector and the citizens.. ................................................................................................... 31
Synthesis...................................................................................................................................... 40
Way Forward .............................................................................................................................. 40
Closing ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Some Photos During the Workshop............................................................................................ 41
ANNEXES
1: Metro Manila Transport Initiatives Mapping Workshop Program
2: Workshop list of participants
3: Copy of the presentation: “Inclusive Mobility Workshop 2”
by Dr. Segundo Joaquin E. Romero
4.1: Copy of the presentation: “Our Traffic Hell, An Exit Strategy”
by Dr. Marie Danielle V. Guillen
4.2: Copy of the article “Our Traffic Hell, An Exit Strategy”
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Inclusive Mobility Project is a project of the Ateneo School of Government supported by the
Rockefeller Foundation. Since 2011, it has developed a new platform for engaging various
communities, organizations, agencies, and individuals that serves as an integrator and awarenessraiser on critical but unheralded urban innovations in Metro Manila. The project has also established
a robust resource center on the web (http://inclusivemobility.net/) and has begun a mind shift from
the narrow view of the problem as “traffic” to a larger view of the problem as “mobility”, with
special emphasis on the accessibility of the poor and vulnerable to livelihood, work, public services,
and other activities and centers.
At present, the Metro Manila lacks a civil society organization that will look at the corresponding
issues related to the transportation sector such as, mobility and the related urban issues of different
sectors like the poor, women, children, elderly, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This often
results in infrastructure and public transport service that are not very people-friendly. In response to
this, the Inclusive Mobility project is organizing a non-governmental counterpart consultative council
which will be a partner of government in discussing and implementing the multi-stakeholder mobility
plan for Metro Manila.
Objectives of the Workshop
The Metro Manila Transport Initiatives Mapping Workshop attempted to determine the initiatives in
relation to traffic, mobility and transportation that affect the way of life of the pedestrians,
commuters, PWDs, motorists, and other sectors and hoped that these will be addressed through a
collective discussion among these stakeholders. The workshop also aimed to identify possible
opportunities facing the transport sector in the metropolis.
At the end of the workshop, the desired output is an Inclusive Mobility Action Plan for presentation
to the MMDA Traffic and Transport Summit in November 2013. The desired outcome of the
workshop is an Inclusive Mobility Network of key transport stakeholders (users and service
providers, government, private sector, and civil society) organized to advocate and help implement
an inclusive mobility action plan.
The Metro Manila Initiatives Mapping Workshop was attended by total of 45 participants
representing cyclists, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), private entities, academe and urban planners,
and representatives from informal settlement communities.
Video Clip: “Don’t Drive Here
in Manila” (Episode 4,
Discovery Channel)
Simultaneous with the
registration
of
the
participants, a 45-minute
video entitled “Don’t Drive
Here in Manila” (Episode 4)
was shown to set the mood
for the actual workshop
discussions. The video
featured
Andrew
Younghusband, a Canadian
television
personality,
writer and journalist, best
“Don’t Drive Here in Manila” Episode 4, Discovery Channel screen capture
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known for his reality show, “Canada’s Worst Driver” which chronicled driving experiences in some
of the worst places to drive in the world, including Metro Manila. The video showed the chaotic
traffic and transport situation in Manila and the workshop participants affirmed and attested to the
reality of these situations.
THE WORKSHOP PROCESS
National Anthem and Opening Prayer
The program started with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, led by the master of
ceremony, Mr. Lorenzo Cordova, Jr. (Research Associate, IBoP Asia Program). This was followed by
an opening prayer led by Ms. Dada Doble (Project Manager, Informal and Resilient Cities in Metro
Manila IRMM ).
Opening Remarks
The participants were formally welcomed by Dr.
Segundo Joaquin E. Romero (Director, iBoP Asia
Program). Dr. Romero first highlighted the importance
of this gathering by first discussing the definition of
Inclusive Mobility as follows:
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A transport system that works for the poor
and the vulnerable
A walkable, bikeable and accessible city
Moving people, not vehicles
Mobility with safety and civility
Clean air, clean streets, clean vehicles and clean
facilities
Planning and communicating better and travel
less
Sharing information to increase connectivity
and accessibility
Dr. Romero giving his Opening Remarks
Making our neighborhood more accessible to
the rest of the city
Changing mindsets and behaviors – the authorities’ as well as ours
Mobility of all, for all, by all
Dr. Romero then reiterated that this consultation
workshop is the second part of the mapping and
consultation workshop held last September 12, 2013.
The first workshop attempted to determine the issues,
challenges, and initiatives in relation to traffic, mobility
and transportation that affect the way of life of the
motorists, pedestrians and other sectors. While this
consultation workshop basically have the same
objectives, Dr. Romero gave emphasis to the
relevance of creating an “inclusive mobility network”
that will serve as a ‘fact-finding body’ which will see to
it that the following tasks and responsibilities will be
Participants eagerly listening to Dr. Romero’s speech.
met:
 Participate in the creation of solutions to Metro Manila’s transport problems; and,
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To empower commuters/motorists/pedestrians and other stakeholders to have one voice
that will lobby and advocate the possible solutions to our current transport and traffic
problems at the same time communicate with the policy makers and law enforcers these
transport and traffic concerns.
By the end of the workshop, the group should be able to come up with recommendations
and plans for the MMDA’s Metro Manila Traffic, Transport and Mobility Summit which is
tentatively being scheduled by MMDA inb November; and
Come up with Inclusive Mobility Action Plan that presents the initiatives that government,
private sector, and civil society, should undertake to make mobility more inclusive for all
sectors in Metro Manila
In summary, Dr. Romero, articulated that this consultation workshop aspires for these important
features:
 Desired Impact – “An Inclusive Mobility Network” which will advocate for ‘mobility of all,
mobility for all, and mobility by all’
 Desired Output – “An Outline” of an ‘Inclusive Mobility Action Plan’
 Desired Outcome – “An Inclusive Mobility Network” of key transport stakeholders
organized to advocate and help implement the ‘Inclusive Mobility Action Plan’
Revisiting the First Workshop
The video first introduced the importance of “inclusive mobility” which showcased its three
important aspects: ‘research, connecting people, and engaging the public to mainstream innovative
transport paradigm’. The second part of the video featured the highlights of the first
consultation workshop held last September.
Inclusive Mobility video and documentary video from the first workshop are being shown before the participants.
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Dr. Romero also presented the results and highlights of the Metro Manila Transport
Challenge Mapping Workshop (see Annex 3 for the copy of presentation). He presented the
different ways the participants experience (both primary and secondary) the transport
system of Metro Manila. Interestingly, many of the participants’ primary experience came
from riding bicycle, bus and tricycle commuting. Secondary experiences came from
commuting using jeepney, train, and as pedestrians.
Dr. Romero’s presentation also highlighted the participants’ perceived positive and negative
aspects on the Metro Manila’s transport system. The positive aspects include the following:
presence of waiting sheds that serve as loading and unloading areas; presence of MRTs and
LRTs which make it easier for us to travel; get to enjoy the murals and the artworks
painted on the walls of Metro Manila; ample choices of mode of transportation (bus, train,
jeepney, tricycle, pedicab, etc.) and can even go bi-modal; and our transport system is
adoptive to the situation that it calls for (e.g. When there’s flood, the transport system can
adjust). The negative aspects brought about by our transportation system include air
pollution that is harmful to our health and environment; drivers lack of discipline; and it is
not safe to move around by bicycle because of the absence of bike lane.
The last part of his presentation focused on the participants’ evaluation of the different
modes of transportation in Metro Manila (positive conditions, features and benefits; and
negative conditions and features) with regards to mobility, safety, productivity and civility.
Introduction of Workshop Participants
Workshop participants representing different sectors
Forty five (45) participants attended the mapping workshop, (See Annex 2: Attendance Sheet). Out
of the 45, eleven (11) represented the informal communities; nine(9) from local non-government
organizations; fifteen (15) from the academe; three (3) from transport groups and seven (7) from the
private sector including web app developers (two (2) private individuals; (1) from web app
developers sector; and (4) from the private sector). Participants from the informal communities are
the same people who attended the first workshop.
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Each of the 45 participants was given 10 seconds to introduce themselves by stating their name and
organization and described their vision for our transport and traffic systems. Below is a list of the
visions that the participants mentioned, in bullet form (Note: similar responses were encoded as one):
 Promotion of bi-modal transport
 Advocate use of bicycle
 More bikes, for healthy living
 Environment-friendly, sustainable transport system
 Provision of PWD convenient transport system for accessibility not only in buildings but also
in main roads
 Awareness of drivers on the needs of PWDs
 Awareness of government on the transport needs of PWDs
 A safe passageway for PWDs
 Provision of “hanging pedestrian lanes” for safety of pedestrians
 The government should focus on strict and proper implementation, not always on the
suggested solution
 Safety precaution on the use of tricycle
 Disciplined commuters and drivers
 Use data for information and information
 Use of technology for Filipinos to make informed and right decisions especially with regard
our transportation system
 Advocate for student-friendly, safe and environment-friendly Metro Manila
 To use color-coding in public places/areas: Green which means environment-friendly; light
blue for light/happy travel; and, gold for prosperity
 Orderly traffic situation and convenient public transport system in Metro Manila
 Safe and better sidewalk/pathways in Metro Manila
 Courteous and considerate drivers/motorists, and commuters/pedestrians
 Safe and better constructed roads
Presentation: “Our Traffic Hell, An Exit Strategy”
by Dr. Marie Danielle V. Guillen, Senior Research Associate, iBoP Asia Program
(See Annex 4.2: One Traffic Hell, An Exit Strategy)
Dr. Guillen’s presentation is an excerpt from an article posted
in Rappler.com (A social news network which features stories
that provide perspective, inspire community engagement,
smart conversations, & action for social change), which she
co-authored with Dr. Tony La Viña, the current Dean of
Ateneo School of Government. The article was written based
on the recent experiences and frustrations of residents of
Metro Manila who were caught in traffic jam because of heavy
flooding and bomb threat. As noted in the article, the citizens
have reached a breaking point and because of anger have
totally put the blame on the government, specifically the
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Main discussion points of the article, as Dr. Guillen highlighted
in her presentation are:
Dr. Guillen discussing
Rappler article
the
 Assured destruction – on why the approach of MMDA
to solve traffic and transport problem may lead only to MAD-ness (Mutually Assured
Destruction).
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Statistics and the big picture – not only looking at the statistics but looking at the big
picture and learn to understand what matters most using data — is it mobility or the
lack of it?
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Research and implementation cycle - Manila’s use of cycle “policy-implementationevaluation-improvement” as opposed to what most cities of developed countries -typical sustainable transport planning and mobility management cycle includes research
(data collection); policy (if new ones or some revisions are needed); policy/project
implementation; evaluation (research again); and improvement.
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Transport hierarchy - The road-sharing concept supports the belief that the movement of
people and things should follow the simple principle, “those who have less in wheels
must have more in roads.”
Workshops
Workshop 1: Identification of Opportunities and Challenges in mobility, safety, productivity,
and civility the roads of Metro Manila - Enablers or Barriers. (Pagtukoy sa mga nakakatulong
at nakakabalakid sa ating mobilidad, kaligtasan, produktibidad, at urbanidad sa mga
lansangan ng Metro Manila)
The participantswere asked to identify the
“enablers and barriers” for each key areas
(mobility, safety, productivity, and civility)
per
dimension
(physical,
social,
environmental, economic, institutional, and
technology). With the use of meta-cards,
participants were asked to write the
challenges/barriers
and
the
opportunities/enablers for each key areas
per dimension with one idea per meta-card
(See Table 1, Opportunities and Challenges).
Participants started writing answers in metacards for workshop 1
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Table 1. Opportunities and Challenges in Mobility, Safety, Productivity, and Civility
DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
SAFETY
Barriers
Enablers
urban sprawl (what is
the shape of the
community?)
public
transport
hierarchy
Barriers
Enablers
over-crowding
PRODUCTIVITY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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
time and
motion study
traversing
Metro Manila
for all modes
of transport
vehicle density
encounters
less traffic
saves time
size of vehicle as
factor
footbridges are difficult
to climb; too high and
steep)
PHYSICAL
CIVILITY
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
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
For PWDs: no safe
sidewalks; no allotment
for parking space substandard 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)
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
SAFETY
Enablers
PRODUCTIVITY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
Barriers
too wide center island
boxes
mixeduse/transitoriented
development,
e.g., Araneta
Center
dangerous open
manholes
poor infrastructure maintenance instead of
improvement
absence of
walkablesidewalks
presence of
FX/AUV share
a ride
safety and security of
open car parks from
thefts and robbers
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,
road signs are not
visible
CIVILITY
overloading public
utility vehicles
For bike riders: barriers
to cycling (u-turn
schemes, high overpass;
no bike lanes)
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
double parking and no
parking signs
inconsiderate
people lackconcern to
others
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
Barriers
SAFETY
Enablers
elderly, and
PWDs
Barriers
Enablers
PRODUCTIVITY
Barriers
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)
safe sidewalks
for pedestrians
LRTs/MRTs always
operate beyond full
capacity
more effective
traffic lights
many streets
without street lights
sidewalk used as waiting
area (loading and
unloading zones)
Enablers
wrong infrastructure
for PWDs in building,
roads, public areas,
etc.
no efficient drainage
system
CIVILITY
Barriers
lack of quality public
open spaces
dilapidated road
conditions
Enablers
how to make
mobility
convernient to
commuters
lack of affordable
housing for the poor
poor streetlighting
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
Barriers
SOCIAL
sectors have their own
vested interests and
usually hard for them to
understand general
welfare
lack of discipline among
drivers, commuters and
pedestrians
discrimination of drivers
with bikers
SAFETY
Enablers
Barriers
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)
police/supervis
or to manage
people riding
MRTs/LRTs
tourist
police/guards
are being used
as city
ambassadors
commuters/pedestria
ns and motorists do
not care about other
commuters/pedestria
ns/ operators and
drivers do not obey
traffic and transport
laws
abled persons lack
awareness on the
laws regarding PWDs
Enablers
the presence
and practice of
"bayanihan
principle"
bike groups
promote biking
practices
PRODUCTIVITY
Barriers
long que for FX/AUV
Choosy drivers
whether taxi drivers,
jeepney, tricycle, etc.
Filipino time as an
attitude
CIVILITY
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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)
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
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
personal
hygiene and
good
grooming of
some drivers
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
SAFETY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
crowded transport
system
more drivers
seem to be
aware of
cycling
presence of bike
theft
disregarding traffic
officers "stop" hand
signal results in no
apprehension (sending
bad signals)
presence of
TODA,
jeepney
associations,
bus drivers,
associations
workshops
indiscriminate parking at
national and secondary
roads
lack of awareness of
drivers about PWDs
rights in transportation
and pedestrians; drivers
should have seminars
about rights of PWDs
PRODUCTIVITY
CIVILITY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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
conflict between
drivers and
commuters
lack and no
discipline among
commuters and
pedestrians
bikes and
walking prove to
have a calming
effect
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)
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
new friends
through social
activities
Enablers
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
Barriers
SAFETY
Enablers
vehicle
upgrading
implementing rules on
noise pollution
(mufflers) how loud is
loud?
ENVIRONMENTAL
lack of trees
disaster
preparedness
and
management
Barriers
Enablers
presence of smoke
belching vehicles
bikes and
walking are nonpollutants
PRODUCTIVITY
Barriers
illegal parking of
vehicles
CIVILITY
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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
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
presence of guiltfree litter bugs
(throwing of
plastic bags,
cigarette butts and
other garbage
anywhere)
unregulated land use and
development
ride a bike
Storm-water
management
(sewers, biowastes)
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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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
SAFETY
Enablers
Barriers
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
students and senior
citizen fare discounts
should be strictly
implemented
cheap fares
Enablers
PRODUCTIVITY
CIVILITY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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
maintenance of vehicle
that cause hindrance
to commuters
work from
home/flexitime
sidewalk is being used as
vending areas
ECONOMIC
Barriers
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 reusable bag for
unplanned
shopping
snacks more
expensive than bus
fare (for bikers/cyclist)
use taxi as
miniconvenience
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
presence of
mixed income
communities
use of public
vehicles as
avenues for
business and
networking
boundary system (forces
PUV drivers to wait for
passengers)
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
Barriers
SAFETY
Enablers
INSTITUTIONAL
Lack of -standard hand
signals (uncoordinated)
for traffic directors; for
pedestrians and cars
many policies
exist
need for emphasis in
transportation in landuse decision/planning
presence of
professional
drivers
PRODUCTIVITY
CIVILITY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
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
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
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
should enforce
"car less day"
policy
folding bikes are not
allowed inside
establishments and
offices
lack of long-term
planning
strict
implementatio
n of traffic and
transport laws
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
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
Enablers
LTFRB has no
clear policy and
complaint
procedures for
drivers and other
motorists
no limitation in
the number of car
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
SAFETY
Barriers
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
presence of rail
system
should have "wiper
on" and "headlight
on" policy for cars,
jeepneys and
motorcycles
passing the bucks -among government
agencies
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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
Barriers
CIVILITY
Enablers
no shower facilities for
bike to work citizens
Enablers
PRODUCTIVITY
Barriers
DPWH should
regularly monitor
their road projects
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DIMENSIONS
MOBILITY
Barriers
SAFETY
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
PRODUCTIVITY
CIVILITY
Barriers
Enablers
Barriers
Enablers
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
professional drivers
should be TESDA
certified or should
have technical driving
certificates
there should be strict
implementation of
the seat belt law
TECHNOLOGY
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
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 EPayment 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
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It is very glaring to see that the participants have identified so many barriers/challenges for each of
the key words and for each dimension, more than the enablers/opportunities. But the enablers and
opportunities identified are worth noting and could be very beneficial to the key players in the
transport industry.
Dr. Romero discussing the rich answers of participants written in metacards in Workshop 1.
What is surprising in this exercise is that the participants weren’t able to identify barriers/challenges
pertaining to disasters – whether natural or manmade, considering that Metro Manila is prone to
heavy flooding with or without typhoon. Could this be attributed to the resiliency of Metro Manila
residents in cases of disasters? Or they are so used to disasters that they don’t think these would
pose barriers and challenges with regard their mobility, safety, productivity and civility?
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Workshop 2: Identifying policies and actions being done by the government, the business
and private sector, and the citizens were done in three levels (1) that should be stopped; (2)
continue and; (3) start doing to be able for a better and orderly traffic and transport
situation in Metro Manila. (Pagtukoy ng mga hakbangin (policy or action) na dapat itigil,
dapat ipagpatuloy, o dapat simulan ng gobyerno, mga negosyante na nasa pribadong sector,
at mga mamamayan upang mapabuti ang pag-gamit ng mga lansangan sa Metro Manila)
Using meta-cards each participant was asked to identify actions
and policies currently being done by the key players in Metro
Manila transport system and determine which among these
actions and policies should be stopped, continue or start doing if
certain actions have not been introduced. (See Table 2. Actions
and Policies)
Mr. Cordova discussing answers in
Workshop 2
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Table 2. Policies and Actions being done by government, private sector and citizens that should stop;
continue and start doing for a better and orderly traffic and transport situation in Metro Manila
MOBILITY
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
STOP
CONTINUE
STOP
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
START DOING
DOING
DOING
DOING
package deal study how to long-term
no to
provide
rationalize
for stop
establish
urban planning parking
capital for
pubic
lights that
clean
fees
environment transport
do not work transport
sustainable
routes
system, e.g.
transport
E-Vehicle
unregulated
car
ownership
study the
implications
of having
motorcycle
lanes/MMDA
blue lanes
implementatio
n of
laws/ordinanc
es and magna
carta on
PWDs
no palakasan process
(nepotism)
center for
license/passp
orts
build elevated
bike lanes,
parallel to
LRT/MRT
stop Private
Emission
Testing
Subway
declogging of
esteros and
canals
allow
governm
ent to
stop
Private
Emission
Testing
Compani
es
(PETC)
disregardi
ng traffic
cause by
their
projects
"No
Return,
No
STOP
DOING
driving
without
license
littering -throwing
garbage
anywhere
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
monitor gov't
policies and
project re:
National
Environment
ally
Sustainable
Transport
continue use
of bikes to
inspire
others
companies
that have a
"share-aride" policy
online
processing
of
documents
shuttle
services for
employees
add MRT
cabins
carpool to
lessen cars
on the road
mixed-use
(by Ayala
Land Corp),
identify
new
LRT/MRT
START
DOING
exercise
discipline -start it at
home
citizens
should
rediscover
the art of
walking
support Pasig
River Ferry
and its
observe
punctuality
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STOP
DOING
Companies
(PETC)
Stop
releasing
funds for
unclear
purposes
centralizatio
n of
document
processing
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
planning
central
transport
terminals
stricter
traffic impact
assessment
requirements
for new
development
establish a
comprehensiv
e metro-wide
bike lane
network
to create
mass transit
system to
connect the
whole
archipelago
"ningas
increase
kugon" (easy LRT/MRT
to start but lines
will not last
long)
connect all
LRT and MRT
lines
stop 'kotong
cop'
(scalawag
police)
public officials
should use
public transpo
improvement
on
transportatio
n technology
(traffic
lights/signals)
PRIVATE SECTOR
STOP
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
DOING
Exchange e.g., The
lines
" Policy
Fort/Global
City
to have
One-stop
use of
social
shops inside
smart card
responsib malls
for
ility
MRTs/LRTs
loading
and
unloading
to
undesigna
ted
loading
and
unloading
areas
STOP
DOING
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
rehabilitation
START
DOING
advocate and
support mass
transport
system/biking
revive river
transport
(MarkingPasigMarkina)
follow traffic
laws and
regulations
reduce car
use in city
centers;
observe
car less
days
implement
(make it
real) the
rights of
PWDs
exploring
other modes
of
transportatio
n
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STOP
DOING
stop issuing
new
transport
franchises
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
more
establish HOV
advanced
lanes for
techniques
motorists
STOP
DOING
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
gas/petrol
tax
increase?
Or
transparen
cy for
allocation
of funds
towards
infrastructu
re
bike share
(LGU,
MMDA
Program?
PPP?)
too much
power in
the hands of
private
transport
operators
one-stop
shops
promote carfree days in a
week
Expensive
and nonpedestrian
friendly
footbridges
extension of
MRT-LRT
(outise
Metro Manila
to Mega
Manila)
pass GB 5240
into law 'bike parking
bill"
consider
upgrading the
LRT/MRT
system
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
Include
ramps for
bikes and
also for
footbridges
be technically
specific on the
dimensions of
stairs used on
footbridges
for PWDs and
children with
school bags
STOP
DOING
improve
sidewalks
around
their
projects
providing
free
vehicles/fuel
to gov't
officials
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STOP
DOING
unscheduled
road repair
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
designated
establish BRT
provincial
routes
bus lanes
stop using
new cars
without
plates
color coding
(in Marikina
and other
cities)
stop
focusing on
policies on
transport
fares
higher tax on
car ownership
gov't start
consulting
bike
commuters
prior to
building bike
lanes
STOP
DOING
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
establish
offices/wor
k place
near labor
resources
establish
bike
commuter
amenities
at work
such as
parking/sho
wer
facilities
abolish
boundary
system for
PUV driver
STOP
DOING
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
consider
teaming up
with
private
sectors in
creating
the train
lines for a
win-win
situation
when
developing
the
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SAFET
Y
STOP
DOING
installation
of concrete
barriers on
major roads
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
continue
road projects
provide
comfortable,
safe, reliable
public
transport
system
creation of
elevated or
hanging
pedestrian
lanes
minimize
issuance of
jeepney/bus
franchise
improve
sidewalks/
walkability
regulate mass
transits (bus
and jeepney)
centralized
transport
staggered
work hours
insurance
policy for the
drivers
STOP
DOING
regulate
selling of
installme
nt
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
accessibility
of an area
sell only safe
and
guaranteed
products
STOP
DOING
road rage
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
be vigilant to
monitor gov't
projects
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STOP
DOING
corruption
"Napoles
style"
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
implementati
on of the
rules and
regulations in
traffic
requirearchite
cts/ engineers
to build and
design
disabledfriendly
facilities
monitor
projects
according to
safety
standards
construct
more
underpasses
and walkways
like in Makati
- throughout
the
Metropolis
to put covers
on manholes
improve the
pedestrians
walkways
PRIVATE SECTOR
STOP
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
DOING
motorcyc
les
especially
to those
who do
not even
have
driver's
license
STOP
DOING
loading and
unloading
in
undesignat
ed
loading/unl
oading
areas
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
be vigilant
against
corruption
(safeguard
the country's
wealth)
be vigilant
against
crimes
to put
appropriate
bus and
jeepney stops
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STOP
DOING
confiscation
of driver's
license to
save time,
minimize
and
eradicate
corruption,
increase
government
revenues
discriminati
on between
the rich and
the poor
allowing
LGUs to
give permits
to tricycle
to operate
corruption
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
housing
alternative
program
livelihood for
drivers
appoint
urban
planners in
the
government
limit number
of tricycle
registration
STOP
DOING
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
mall
hiring no age
limit; no
height
requirem
ent
service
vehicles for
employees
coordinate
with
governmen
t
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
be involve
for their own
development
START
DOING
observe
punctuality
provide
jobs for
PWDs
overcome
greed for
profit
STOP
DOING
tardiness
rationalize
franchising of
vehicles
more benefits
for the
highway
enforcement
more options
for work at
home/flexitime
education
campaigns
and
information
dissemination
in barangay
level for the
welfare of its
discipline
among
policemen,
traffic aids,
drivers and
commuters
support
materials
needed and
food/transpo
rtation for
employees
attending
seminars
take photo
or video of
any
violations
force gov't to live close
be
to work
transparent
in the
allocation of
funds and
decisionmaking
organize
themselves as
a strong
consumer
group
be vigilant in
monitoring
gov't projects
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STOP
DOING
giving "over"
franchise to
vehicles
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
constituents
hiring traffic
enforcers
turn off street
lights (5am6pm) - they
are left "on"
until it is
busted
action!
STOP
DOING
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
concern for
others
STOP
DOING
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
staggered
work shifts
to later
times to
beat traffic/
rush hour
(11am9pm?)
send 'address
verification
card' to all
drivers as a
pre-requisite
for renewal of
license and
use said card
for renewal
send driving
violation
notice via
registered
mail to
violator's
postal address
and pay via
bank or
remittance
centers
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STOP
DOING
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
Some gov't
should have a
mid-week
break but
open on
Saturdays or
Sundays
Institutions
should
provide
discounts to
those who
don't use
parking spaces
Giving of
incentives to
those people
who bike to
work, school
or any other
places
Incorporate
transport
cards in
ID.This can
also pay for
things
apprehend
real traffic
violators - not
just private
vehicle drivers
STOP
DOING
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
STOP
DOING
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
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STOP
DOING
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
to upgrade
the payment
system for
commuters
(Ex. Unified
card system
for payment
for
LRTs/MRTs/
bus/jeepneys,
etc.
give other
options so
motorists will
refrain from
using twostrokes/fourstrokes --this will also
prevent air
pollution
upgrade the
"penalty
system" for
motorists and
civilians when
they do not
follow the
rules
STOP
DOING
PRIVATE SECTOR
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
STOP
DOING
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
START
DOING
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STOP
DOING
acting like
politicians
CIVILITY
corruption
using road
repairs as
campaign
tool
GOVERNMENT
CONTINUE
DOING
START DOING
provide
training/semin
appropriate
ar/
public
consultation
infrastructure awareness to
for
the needs of
commuters
PWDs, bikers
more bike
lanes
teach children
how to cross
streets/use
public
transport how to be
street mart
DepEd to
educate
children on
bike
use/safety
create and
encourage the
use of bikes
seminars for
drivers on the
rights of
PWDs
PRIVATE SECTOR
STOP
CONTINUE
START
DOING
DOING
DOING
no
practice
business
contractu genuine CSR establishme
alization
nts do not
for
use
workers
pedestrian
space for
themselves
discrimin
ation
against
cyclists
STOP
DOING
stop
bribing the
police/
traffic
enforcers
using
priority
seats
elderly
PWD and
pregnant
women
throwing
garbage on
roads
CITIZENS
CONTINUE
DOING
be vigilant
observe
cleanliness
and hygiene
in public
places
START
DOING
observe
discipline at
all times
caring for
others ( no
man is an
island)
concert,
respect,
and
understand
PWDs
observe
discipline as
motorist/co
mmuters/
pedestrians
observe
hygiene
and
cleanliness
(avoid
spitting in
public)
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The table of responses showed that good policies and actions of both the government and the
private sectors exist. However, some of these policies/actions need to be refined.Corruption and
the lack of proper planning hinder the implementation of these policies and actions towards a more
inclusive transport system in Metro Manila. On the part of the citizens, they should practice
discipline and respect (to elderly, women, and PWDs) and change their ‘no care’ attitude to improve
their own mobility, safety, productivity, and civility..at all;, 2).
Same with Workshop 1, there was no discussion on the issue of disaster in this particular workshop.
Workshop 3: Setting Priorities - Immediate, Short-term, and Long-term Plans
for the government, the private sector and the citizens. (Paglalatag ng mga
napiling hakbangin na ipinpanukalang maging prayoridad ng gobyerno, mga
negosyante/nasa pribadong sector, at mga mamamayan ayon sa immediate,
short-term, at long term).
Presentors of each group discussed their answers in Workshop 3.
In this particular workshop, the participants were given the liberty to choose among the key issues –
mobility, safety, productivity, and civility). These four group of key issues came up with action plans
and determined which among these action plans are immediate (can be done within the next year),
short term (can be done within the next three years), or long term (can be done within the next ten
years). The plans drawn by all the four groups clearly define the priorities of each of the three
sectors – the government, the private sector and the citizens themselves. (See Table 3. Action
Plans)
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Table 3. Identified Priorities and Action Plan (Immediate, Short-term, and Long-term)
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
map out all bus
stops/waiting sheds
for creation of
'PWD, Pregrant
Women-friendly'
waiting shed designs
MOBILITY
Immediate
estimate
cost/source
of funding for
sidewalks and
bikeways
government
to protect the
use of
setbacks/pede
strian lanes
(to minimize
gov't cost of
re-acquiring ROW)
conduct
inventory of all
modes of
transportation
(e.g., access data
of regulators
review design
standards and
specifications of
sidewalks
incentives for
private
sector to
provide
setbacks/ease
ment for
pedestrians
businesses should
be aware that
sooner or later
they have to give
up spaces for
pedestrians
should police
'own rank'
against overcharging
particularly
(TODA)
encourage
walking
encourage
bike to
work
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GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
Engineering
department should
start building code
implementation for
setbacks/easement
re-design
public
transport/
vehicles for
PWDs
offer
subsidy/business
opportunities to
waiting sheds and
buses
report
violations
create more
spaces in
public
elementary
schools for
waiting
parents
be in-sync with
gov't -- no vague
tag lines
"kailangan ng
disiplina,
kailangan ng
sidewalk/bikeway
s"; present own
proposals,
solution e.g. 'how
and how much?
Even answers to
legal
impediments
post in
facebook
and other
social
media
accounts
any
complaints
and
suggestions
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GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
help reduce
pollution -through tree
planting and
tree nurturing
SAFETY
strictly enforce
traffic laws -- assign
more traffic
enforcers to
delinquent places
more
convenient
and up-tostandards
PWD
facilities
creation of
gated platform
for
LRTs/MRTs
creation of
insurance policy
programs for
drivers and
highway
enforcers
installing
street lights
and waiting
sheds in dark
places
invest in
sustainable/e
nvironmentfriendly
transport
system
observe
traffic
safety
practices
vote for
policy-makers
who listen and
pay attention
to the needs
of the people
proper
implementation of
designated 'loading
and unloading areas'
create
designated
pedestrian
lanes only for
PWDs
provide
'walkable'
walkways
outside train
terminals
creation of
regular
maintenance
policy for
vehicles (checkup)
support the
Pantawid
Pamilyang
Pilipino
Program (4
Ps)
institutionaliz
e traffic
safety as
early as
grade school
be vigilant report
dilapidated
roads that
may not be
safe for
motorists
and
pedestrians
use designated
'loading and
unloading
areas'
strict
implementation of
'standard road
safety'
include road
skills/streetsmart
(crossing
streets,
street signs,
traffic signs)
in school
create of a
'comprehensive disaster
response
management
plan'
create of a
'comprehen-sive
disaster response
management
plan'
create of a
'comprehensive disaster
response
management
plan'
create of a
'comprehensive disaster
response
management
plan'
create of a
'comprehe
n-sive
disaster
response
manageme
nt plan'
create of a
'comprehensive disaster
response
management
plan'
create of a
'comprehensive disaster
response
management
plan'
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17 October 2013
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
curriculum
strict
implementation of
'magna carta for
PWDs'
creation of jobs for
PWDs
stop selling of
motorcycles to
unlicensed
drivers
creation of
disaster
mgm’t &
preparedness
plan
creation of
National ID
system (more
efficient)
support
infrastructure
projects for
PWDs
creation of jobs
for PWDs
creation of
disaster mgm’t
&
preparedness
plan in
workplace
change
driving
culture
(profitdriven)
stop
littering
be
‘concerned’
observe
punctuality/
above
tardiness -live closer
to work
creation of
disaster mgm’t
&
preparedness
plan in
community
level
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37. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
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GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
apprehension of
'real traffic violators'
given 'tax
incentives'
for citizens
who
bike/walk to
work and
also for
commuters
creation of
infrastructures
for PWDS
provision of 'bike
plans'
be vigilant
provision of 'bike
plans'
PRODUCTIVITY
Immediate
rationalizatio
n of 'public
utility
vehicles
(PUV)'
franchising
provide more
housing
programs for
the poor
creation of
flexible work
hours/homebased jobs
plan for
trips
support EVehicles
provision of
service
vehicles/shuttle
services for
employees
creation of flexible
work hours/ homebased jobs
every citizen
should own a
bicycle
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38. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
review existing
transport policies
(e.g., bike/
motorcycle lanes;
obtain
feedback/informatio
n from actual
practitioners)
convert
riverbanks to
bikelanes and
parks
implementatio
n of a master
plan for a safe,
appropriate,
environmental
-friendly
metro-wide
public
transport
network
stop corruption
immediate
information
campaigns on traffic/
transport
protocols/rules and
immediate
enforcement and
implementation of
construction
of public
infrastructure
for
commuters
all transport
sectors should
shift to 'clean
and efficient
vehicles'
(electric
vehicles, solar,
use of other
alternative
business
establishments
should stop using
public spaces as
their own
CIVILITY
provision of service
vehicles/shuttle
services for
employees
businesses
should
establish a
sense of public
responsibility
by funding
maintenance
of public
transport
infrastructures
stop
corruption
stop
corruption
stop
corruption
observe
proper
hygiene
and
cleanliness
especially
in public
spaces
observe
proper
hygiene and
cleanliness
especially in
public spaces
observe
proper
hygiene and
cleanliness
especially in
public spaces
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39. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
said rules
stop corruption
fuels)
DepEd to
include in
curriculum
traffic
rules/regulati
ons as early
as the
primary level
teach kids
how to ride
bikes and
safety
precautions
stop bribery
stop
bribery
stop bribery
stop bribery
observe
courtesy at
all times
observe
courtesy at all
times
observe
courtesy at all
times
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40. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE SECTOR
CITIZENS
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
Immediate
Short Term
Long Term
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
(1 yr)
(3 yrs)
(10 yrs)
observe
personal
'car less'
days
observe
personal 'car
less' days
observe
personal 'car
less' days
be aware,
be
concerned,
be vigilant - know
your
neighbors
be aware, be
concerned, be
vigilant -know your
neighbors
be aware, be
concerned, be
vigilant -know your
neighbors
practice
car-pooling
practice carpooling
practice carpooling
understand
/care/respe
ct PWDS
understand/ca
re/respect
PWDS
understand/ca
re/respect
PWDS
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41. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
During the open forum, there was a discussion on how Metro Manila and its people will be able to
maintain its ‘civility’ in case of crisis and disasters. All the groups are in agreement that a module on
this matter should be part of the disaster management and preparedness plan and the plan should be
for immediate, short-term and long-term.
It was also emphasized that all action plans that should be created by the government, private sector,
and the citizens should have “disaster-resilient features” given that our country is disasterprone.
Synthesis
In summary, the action plans identified by each of the group are very substantive and would be
relevant and beneficial in our quest for a new face of Metro Manila. The common denominators to
be able to reach our goal of having an inclusive and resilient Metro Manila which cut across all
sectors are as follows:
 Corruption – should be eradicated because it is the root of bad citizenship -- without
good citizenship there is no ‘civility’;
 Discipline – all sectors should practice discipline for it is the key to achieving all our
aspirations for our society;
 Participation – the citizens should participate in their own development and intervene ‘makialam’; should also be vigilant to be able to safeguard the welfare of their rights; and,
 Cooperation – all stakeholders should work hand in hand for the good and welfare of
everybody.
Way Forward
From left: Mr. Pio Fortuno Jr., Founder of Tiklop Society of the Philippines, Mr. Rally de Leon, Manager of Lyon Couriers, , Mr.
Ronald Rodriguez, Project Assistant of Pathways to Education, and Mr. Karlo Martin Robossa, Team member/ App developer of
“Trip Barkers”
The next step is to formalize citizen’s agenda for mobility. Four workshop participants in the
persons of Pio Fortuno, Jr. (Founder, Tiklop Society of the Philippines); Rally de Leon (Manager, Lyon
Couriers); Ronald Rodriguez (Project Assistant, Pathways to Education); and, Karlo Martin Robosa
(Team Member, Trip Barkers), were appointed to be members of the working group to help in the
drafting of Inclusive Mobility Action Plan. Other interested participants are also welcome to join the
group.
Closing
Dr. Romero commended the participants for their diligent and conscientious participation in the
mapping workshop and thanked
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42. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
Some Photos During the Workshop
Mr. Lorenzo Cordova briefing
the
participants
about
the
objectives of the workshop. He
also presented some highlights
of the previous workshop and
Dr. Segundo Romero giving
his opening remarks and
presenting some of the
findings from the previous
workshop.
Dr. Danielle Guillen
discussing her article
published in Rappler .
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43. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
Participants prepare the
metacards and pens for
the the workshop after
their short break.
Holding their colored pens,
participants started writing
the barriers and enables in
mobility’s physical, social,
environemental,
institutional, economic and
technological aspecs in
metacards
As soon as the
identification of barriers
and enablers complete,
participants started posting
their metacards on thei
table one by one.
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44. Metro Manila Inclusive Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 October 2013
Participants are having fun during the workshop proper wherein they were instructed to brainstorm with
their respective group and discuss their answers among the other groups.
Because thinking
makes a person
hungry, participants
help themselves in
the food prepared for
them.
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45. ANNEX 1
Workshop Program

46. Metro Manila Transport Initiatives Mapping Workshop
17 Oktubre 2013
Function Room, Ground Floor, Faber Hall
Ateneo de Manila University
8:30 – 9:00 AM
9:00 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:00
PROGRAMA
Pagpaparehistro ng mga kalahok (Registration of
Participants)
Pagbubukas ng Programa (Opening Program)
- Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas (National Anthem)
- Panalangin (Prayer)
- Pambungad na Pananalita (Opening Remarks)
- Pagpapakilala ng mga kalahok (Introduction of
Participants)
Pagbabalik tanaw sa nakaraang Workshop
 Video Presentation ukol sa mga naganap noong
nakaraang Workshop (Video Presentation about the
previous workshop)
 Mga resulta ng nakaraang workshop (Brief presentation
about the results of the first workshop)
10:00 – 10:10
Presentasyon ukol sa Our traffic hell, an exit strategy
10:10 – 10:15
Presentasyon ukol sa daloy ng Workshop (Presentation of
Workshop Flow)
10:15 – 10:55
Workshop 1:
Pagtutukoy sa mga nakakatulong at nakakabalakid sa ating
mobilidad, kaligtasan, produktibidad, at urbanidad sa mga
lansangan ng Metro Manila (Identification of opportunities
and challenges in mobility, safety, productivity, and civility in
the roads of Metro Manila)
10:55 – 11:30
Presentasyon at malayang talakayan sa mga resulta ng
Workshop 1 (Presentation and discussion of Workshop 1)
11:30 – 1:00 PM Tanghalian (Lunch break)
1:00 – 1:15
Presentasyon ukol sa Workshop 2 (Briefing for the
Workshop 2)
1:15 – 1:55
Workshop 2:
Pagtutukoy ng mga hakbangin (polisiya o aksyon) na dapat
itigil, dapat ipagpatuloy, o dapat simulan ng gobyerno, mga
negosyante/ nasa pribadong sektor, at mga mamamayan
Dr. Segundo R. Romero
Director, iBoP Asia Program
Dr. Segundo R. Romero
Director, iBoP Asia Program
Dr. Marie Danielle V.
Guillen
Director, iBoP Asia Program

47. upang mapabuti ang pag-gamit natin ng mga lansangan sa
Metro Manila
1:55 – 2:25
Presentasyon at malayang talakayan sa mga resulta ng
Workshop 2 (Presentation and discussion of Workshop 2)
2:25 – 2:30
Presentasyon ukol sa Workshop 3 (Briefing for the
Workshop 3)
2:30 – 3:10
Workshop 3:
Paglalatag ng mga napiling hakbangin na ipinapanukalang
maging prayoridad ng gobyerno mga negosyante/
nasa pribadong sektor, at mga mamamayan ayon sa
short-term, medium-term, at long-term
3:10 – 3:45
Presentasyon at malayang talakayan sa mga resulta ng
Workshop 3 (Workshop 3 results presentation and
discussion)
3:45 – 4:15
Buod at pagtutukoy sa mga susunod na gawain (Synthesis
and next steps)
4:15 – 4:45
Pagkakataon para mga kalahok na ianunsyo ang kanilang mga
adbokasiya at aktibidad
Pagtatapos ng Programa
(Pamimigay ng evaluation form at sertipiko ng pagsali)
(Closing of the Program and distribution of evaluation form
and certificate of participation)
4:45 – 5:00
Workshop participants

48. ANNEX 2
List of Participants

49. METRO MANILA TRANSPORT CHALLENGE MAPPING WORKSHOP II
OCTOBER 17, 2013, 8:30AM-5:00PM
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION
TITLE
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
Agad
Samuel
DESIGNATION/ AFFILIATION
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Mr.
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Mr.
Bellaga
Cyrus
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Mr.
Morado
Teofilo
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Pasaylo
Lanie
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Samson
Jinky
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Santacera
Gloria
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Tercias
Mary Rose
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Whelan
Herminia
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Tumawan
Amelia
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Biñas
Rosemarie
Community Representative
Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig City
Ms.
Santos
Esperanza
Community Representative
Tiklop Society of the Philippines
Mr.
Tiklop Society of the Philippines
Ms.
Fortuno
Ethel
Hinge Membership Chair
Tiklop Society of the Philippines
Mr.
Fortuno Jr.
Pio
Founder
LOCAL/ INTL NGO
del castillo
Marlon
Community Representative
Member
Faber Hall Function Room, Ateneo de Manila University | October 17, 2013

50. METRO MANILA TRANSPORT CHALLENGE MAPPING WORKSHOP II
OCTOBER 17, 2013, 8:30AM-5:00PM
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION
TITLE
LAST NAME
Hidalgo
Kintanar
Osorio
Rodriguez
FIRST NAME
Tiklop Society of the Philippines/ Environweave
CIOF Foundation Inc.
ANSA
Pathways to Higher Education
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Ged
George
Chad
Ronald
Partnership for Clean Air
Operation Katipunan
Ms.
Ms.
Lyon Couriers
JAM Transport
JAM Transport
JAM Transport
Trip Barker
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
University of Pennsylvania
Mr.
UP
Chemistry
ATENEO-UNIID-SEA
ATENEO-UNIID-SEA
ATENEO-UNIID-SEA
Mr.
Ms.
Ms.
Mr.
Ms.
Ayala Land, Inc
Mr.
Ateneo School of Government
Ms.
Ateneo School of Government
ATENEO SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Dr.
Romero
Segundo Joaquin
DESIGNATION/ AFFILIATION
ged.hidalgo@gmail.com
Chairman
Contracts Management Specialist
Project Assistant
Segovia
Victoria
Tolentiono
Trina
SUPPLY
de Leon
Rally
Mapili
Rene
Quizon
Geronimo
Fernan
Alejandro
Robosa
Karlo Martin
MEDIA/ ACADEME
Apelar
Jezreel
Executive Director
Executive Director
Garcia
Cep
So
Regina
De Guzman Dana
Tan
Aildrene
Pantoja
Claire
PRIVATE SECTOR
Tan
Salvador
student
Associate Professor
Communication Officer
Research Associate
Project Associate
YOUTH
Gatarin
Gina
Manager
VP for HR/Admin
VP for Engineering
Team Member
Postgrad
Senior Division Manager
Consultant
Program Director
Faber Hall Function Room, Ateneo de Manila University | October 17, 2013

51. METRO MANILA TRANSPORT CHALLENGE MAPPING WORKSHOP II
OCTOBER 17, 2013, 8:30AM-5:00PM
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION
TITLE
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
DESIGNATION/ AFFILIATION
Ateneo School of Government
Dr.
Guillen,
Marie Danielle
Senior Research Associate
Ateneo School of Government
Mr.
Cordova
Lorenzo
Research Associate
Ateneo School of Government
Ms.
Pineda
Althea Muriel
Project Associate
Ateneo School of Government
Ms.
Doble
Creselda
Project Manager
Ateneo School of Government
Ms.
Rabe
Cora
Staff
Ateneo School of Government
Mr.
Sawyer
Tom
Staff
North Eyes Video Productions
Ms.
Valdez
Joanne
Photo/Video Documenter
North Eyes Video Productions
Ms.
Valdez
Fatly Brix
Photo/Video Documenter
North Eyes Video Productions
Mr.
Remolario
Mark
Cameraman
North Eyes Video Productions
Ms.
Llige
Paola
Cameraman
North Eyes Video Productions
Mr.
Pedregosa
Ruby
Videographer
Faber Hall Function Room, Ateneo de Manila University | October 17, 2013

52. ANNEX 3
Copy of presentation
Inclusive Mobility Workshop 2
By Dr. Segundo Joaquin E. Romero Jr.

53. INCLUSIVE MOBILITY
WORKSHOP 2
October 17, 2013
Faver Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

54. Objectives of the Workshop
• Desired Impact: Inclusive Mobility – Mobility for all, by all
• Desired Outcome: Inclusive Mobility Network of key transport
stakeholders (users and service providers, government, private sector,
and civil society) organized to advocate and help implement an inclusive
mobility action plan.
• Desired Output: Outline of an Inclusive Mobility Action Plan for
presentation to the MMDA Traffic and Transport Summit in November
2013.
• Activities:
• Review of Previous Workshop Outputs
• Presentation on current issues on mobility in Metro Manila
• Workshop on enablers and barriers to mobility, safety, productivity, and civility in
Metro Manila
• Workshop on what to stop, continue, and start doing to enhance inclusive mobility
• Workshop on strategy diagram for inclusive mobility in Metro Manila, 2013-2019

55. What is Inclusive Mobility?
A transport system that works
for the poor and the
vulnerable
2.
Moving people, not vehicles
4.
Clean air, clean streets, clean
vehicles and clean facilities
Sharing information to
increase connectivity and
accessibility
8.
Making our neighborhood
more accessible to the rest of
the city
9.
Changing mindsets and
behaviors – the authorities’ as
well as ours
Mobility with safe and civility
5.
Planning and communicating
better and travel less
A walkable, bikeable and
accessible city
3.
6.
7.
1.
10. Mobility of all, for all, by all

56. Dimensions of Overall Inclusive Mobility
• MOBILITY
• Ability to access remote
destinations at least time and cost
• SAFETY
• Assurance against loss of life, limb,
and property within the transport
system
• PRODUCTIVITY
• Opportunity and conditions for
higher quality and quantity of
goods and services
• CIVILITY
• Order, dignity, respect,
cooperation, and encouraging
social environment

57. REVIEW OF OUTPUTS OF
PREVIOUS WORKSHOP

58. In What Capacity Do
You Experience
Transport Conditions in Primary
Secondary
Metro Manila? As … Experience Experience
Bus commuters
8
6
Jeepney commuters
6
16
Pedicab commuters
2
6
Tricycle commuters
8
8
Pedestrians
3
11
Bicycle riders
13
7
Motorcycle riders
1
Tricycle drivers
1
as private vehicle riders
8
9
TOTAL
13
24
7
16
12
17
1
1
18
Train (MRTs and LRTs)
commuters
5
13
19
AUV/FX/GT Express
commuters
5
4
10
Taxi riders
TOTAL
1
59
8
90
9
149
In what capacity do
you experience the
transport conditions
in Metro Manila?
Distribution of
Participants

59. Perceived Positive Aspects of the Metro
Manila Transport System
• Traffic gives us time to think; you can even write
one book because of the long hours you spend in
traffic
• Presence of waiting sheds that serve as loading
• Jeepneys are unique to the Philippines -- provide
experience that is unique to our culture
• Transport and traffic situation in MM is very
challenging -- everyday is like an obstacle course
and unloading areas
• Presence of MRTS and LRTs which make it
easier for us to travel
• Get to enjoy the murals and the artworks painted
on the walls of Metro Manila
• Ample choices of mode of transportation (bus,
train, jeepney, tricycle, pedicab, etc.) / can even
go bi-modal
• Our tranport system is adoptive to the situation
that it calls for – when there’s flood transpo
system can adjust
• The discount fare for students and senior citizens
• You can witness the different dramas on the road
• Our traffic situation is very exciting -- it's like
bunjee jumping, as if you're always in suspended
animation
• As drivers you can opt to use other modes of
transportation, like motorbikes or bicycles
• There are still courteous and considerate drivers
• THERE'S A PROBLEM BUT THERE IS A
SOLUTION!
• THERE'S STILL HOPE!

60. Perceived Negative Aspects of the Metro
Manila Transport System
• Our transportation
systems bring about air
pollution that is harmful
to our health and
environment
• Drivers lack discipline
• It is not safe to move
around by bicycle
because of the absence
of bike lane

61. Ways of Experiencing the Metro Manila Transport System … 1
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Secondary
Bicycle rider
(Only way for 7 cases)
Primary
bus commuter
(Only way for 3 cases)
Bicycle rider

private vehicle driver
bus commuter

pedicab commuter
Bicycle rider

private vehicle driver
bus commuter

jeepney commuter
Bicycle rider

train commuter
bus commuter
Bicycle rider

jeepney commuter
Bicycle rider



Pedestrian
private vehicle driver
train commuter





jeepney commuter
pedestrian
tricycle rider
AUV/FX/ GT Express
taxi commuter
bus commuter



private vehicle driver
train commuter
taxi commuter





tricycle commuter
pedestrian
train commuter
AUV/FX/GT Express
taxi commuter
bus commuter






jeepney commuter
pedestrian
bicycle rider
private vehicle driver
train commuter
taxi commuter
Secondary
Primary
Bicycle rider

62. Ways of Experiencing the Metro Manila Transport System … 2
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
private vehicle driver
Secondary
(Only way for 1 case)
private vehicle driver
private vehicle driver





Bicycle Rider
private vehicle driver
Pedestrian
bicycle rider
Bicycle Rider
private vehicle driver
private vehicle driver


Bicycle Rider
tricycle commuter
private vehicle driver




jeepney commuter
train commuter
Pedestrian
train commuter
private vehicle driver
private vehicle driver
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter













Secondary
bus commuter
tricycle commuter
bus commuter
tricycle commuter
pedicab commuter
pedestrian
train commuter
tricycle commuter
private vehicle driver
AUV/FX/GT Express
taxi commuter
AUV/FX/GT Express
bus commuter

63. Ways of Experiencing the Metro Manila Transport System … 3
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
tricycle
tricycle
tricycle
tricycle
tricycle
tricycle
tricycle
Primary
commuter
commuter
commuter
commuter
commuter
commuter
commuter
tricycle commuter










Secondary
Pedestrian
Pedestrian
jeepney commuter
pedicab commuter
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter
jeepney commuter
pedicab commuter
jeepney commuter
private vehicle driver
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
AUV/FX/GT Express
Secondary
(Only way for 2 cases)
AUV/FX/GT Express










AUV/FX/GT Express
AUV/FX/GT Express
train commuter
taxi commuter
jeepney commuter
train commuter
bus commuter
jeepney commuter
tricycle commuter
pedicab commuter
train commuter
taxi commuter

64. Ways of Experiencing the Metro Manila Transport System … 4
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
train commuter
train commuter
train commuter
train commuter
Secondary
(Only way for 1 case)

motorcycle driver

Pedestrian

jeepney commuter

jeepney commuter

tricycle commuter

taxi commuter
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
Pedestrian
pedestrian
pedestrian
Secondary
(Only way for 1 case)






bus commuter
jeepney commuter
bus commuter
bicycle rider
private vehicle driver
train commuter

65. Ways of Experiencing the Metro Manila Transport System … 5
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
pedicab
pedicab
Secondary
(Only way for 1 case)



jeepney commuter
tricycle commuter
bicycle rider
Ways of Experiencing Metro Manila Roads
Primary
Taxi commuter


Secondary
Pedestrian
train commuter

66. Evaluating Modes of Transport
MODE OF
TRANSPO
MOBILITY
SAFETY
PRODUCTIVITY
CIVILITY
POSITIVE (+)
POSITIVE (+)
NEGATIVE (-)
POSITIVE (+)
NEGATIVE (-)
POSITIVE (+)
NEGATIVE (-)
POSITIVE
CONDITIONS/
FEATURES &
BENEFITS
AUV/FX
NEGATIVE (-)
NEGATIVE
CONDITIONS/
FEATURES
POSITIVE
CONDITIONS/
FEATURES &
BENEFITS
NEGATIVE
CONDITIONS/
FEATURES
POSITIVE
CONDITIONS
/ FEATURES
& BENEFITS
NEGATIVE
CONDITIONS
/ FEATURES
POSITIVE
CONDITIONS/
FEATURES &
BENEFITS
NEGATIVE
CONDITIONS/
FEATURES
comfortable --non-stop trip
(derecho ang
biyahe)
irregular
supply
lacks terminal
old model FX
small space -very
uncomfortable
feels unsafe
Faster travel /
lesser time on
the road
waiting is
longer
because of
long ques
fare is more
expensive
No fare
discounts for
students and
senior citizens
comfortable with airconditioning
uncomfortable not enough
space

67. ANNEX 4
Copy of presentation
Traffic Hell, An Exit Strategy
by Dr. Marie Danielle V. Guillen

68. Dean Tony La Viña & Marie Danielle Guillen PhD
Posted in Rappler.com
15 October 2013

69. Photo Sources
Left: pinoyjourn.wordpress.com
Right: the-jurist.blogspot.com

70.  Who
Photo Source:
EDD Gumban
Philstar.com
is to be blamed?

71. People’s productivity losses in traffic is equivalent to:
2 months worth of remittances
1.4% of total Philippine economy


72. How
do we overcome the
mobility challenges?

73. 


80% Metro Manilans takes public transport
13,067 buses in MM
70% provincial buses
EDSA:
 Out of 300K buses, only 1.2% are city buses
 145,800 commuters
 444,600 motorists (ave. 1.5 occupancy level per pv)
MRT:
 540,000 passengers daily

74. 




Importance of Travel Survey
Data
Before and after studies
Sustainable transport
planning & mobility
management cycle
“Walk the talk”
Government agencies
mandates

75. Photo Source:
Bicycleperth.blogspot.com

76. Build partnerships
 Consider what commuters want
 Consider road geometry rather than debate on
technology
 Seamless connections among different public
transport modes & connecting every community
 Most efficient transit systems focus on frequency,
duration, speed, reliability, and capacity
 Get our act together rather than debate on merits


78. THOUGHT LEADERS
Our traffic hell, an exit strategy
BY
DEAN TONY LA VIÑA AND DANIELLE GUILLEN, PHD
POSTED ON 10/15/2013 7:21 PM | UPDATED 10/15/2013 7:47 PM
These past two weeks, due to floods or bomb threats, many residents of Metro Manila were
caught in monstrous traffic jams.
Based on social media and radio reports, it is clear that citizens are reaching a breaking point.
The anger is palpable, the blame laid squarely on the government and especially the Metro
Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
It is our sense that we have reached a new low in the transportation crisis in the city and that the
people’s frustration is reaching a new peak. Unfortunately, this will not necessarily translate into
rational and good decisions by government bodies, including local governments.
Take Manila’s ordinance regulating the entry of city and provincial buses — allowing only those
with terminals in Manila, to enter the city. This ordinance has been controversial, with complaints
from both bus operators and commuters accompanying perceived gains in traffic reduction.
Questions have also been raised about the consequences of locating bus terminal hubs in
strategic places in the north and south outskirts of Metro Manila. This is now being implemented
by the MMDA for buses coming from the south, and it has been terrible seeing the chaos in the
terminal during its first weeks of operation. Commuters are not only suffering major
inconveniences but their commuting budgets have also increased considerably.
Indeed, if Metro Manila were a human body, it would be suffering from a terrible disease. It is a
disease that, as of 2011, is costing us P137.5 billion, according to a study made by the UP
National Center for Transportation.
The challenge is how to treat this disease immediately since it can also spell the difference in the
country’s inclusive growth. But can we really say the disease has been properly identified?
Assured destruction
In this piece, we argue that traffic is not the main problem. If this is the lens we use to frame what
we are facing, we are likely to make matters worse. The better approach is to see the challenge

79. as one of inclusive mobility – that what we need in Metro Manila is a public transportation system
that is affordable and can move people efficiently from their homes to their work places, and to
and from centers of commerce and community life.
We credit Manila and the MMDA for exerting efforts to solve the problem, but we contend that
their approaches are wrong and will lead only to MAD-ness. By MAD, we mean the concept of
Mutually Assured Destruction, a concept popularized in the Cold War when nuclear war was
deterred by the assurance of such destruction.
In the case of our transportation crisis, if this continues, other local governments will retaliate
against Manila, and commuters will defy the rules, and worse, resort to even more colorum
vehicles. Certainly by punishing the commuting public, those who take public transportation will
now resort to private vehicles and just exacerbate traffic and chaos in our streets.
At the end of this think piece, we suggest options that could help us overcome the mobility
challenge, a way out of MAD.
Statistics and the big picture
Available statistics cover mostly the number of buses but seldom the number of passengers
during peak hours. Earlier, Rappler reported that according to the MMDA, there are 13,067
buses running in Metro Manila each day and around 60% (7,368) are from the provinces. If we
used this data and the average reported bus loading capacity of 40.5 passengers (vis-à-vis 60 for
full capacity), this will mean that the current bus system carries 529,213.5 passengers a day.
Other reports also say that EDSA can accommodate only 1,600 bus units daily. If we used the
current bus average loading capacity at 40.5 passengers, this number will conservatively carry
only around 64,000 commuters. However the current reported statistics show that out of the
estimated 300,000 vehicles using EDSA, only 1.2% (or 3,600) are city buses.
The data means that 24-km EDSA carries 145,800 commuters and 444,600 motorists (on
average 1.5 occupancy level per private vehicle) daily.
The MRT is designed to carry around 350,000 passengers but according to estimates, as many
as 540,000 passengers use the MRT daily. Metro Manila has a population of around 12 million
(night time) and 14 million (day time). Given that 80% of this daytime population takes public
transport, then obviously, the current number of buses and train coaches is inadequate. Perhaps
this is one of the reasons why it is very difficult to weed out “colorum” buses.
However, this is not to say that “colorum” buses are good. Anything illegal is always wrong. And
anything that disrupts the smooth flow of traffic, especially those vehicles carrying the most
number of individuals/commuters like buses, is bad.
But we believe it is time to look beyond the obvious. It is time to look at the big picture and learn
to understand what matters most — mobility or the lack of it. At the end of the day, every Metro

80. Manilan would love to have the option to choose which would be the easiest route, the most
environmentally-friendly, the most socially friendly, or the cheapest one.
Research and the implementation cycle
In the transport sector, one of the most important data to study is the travel survey data which
contain the origin-destination (including transfer points), trip purpose, transport modes, and travel
time used, among others.
In most developed countries like Japan and the US, this kind of survey is already
institutionalized. In the US, it is even being done periodically and the goal is quite clear: to assist
transportation planners and policy makers who need comprehensive data on travel.
In Guangzou, China — winner of the 2011 Sustainable Urban Transport — there were beforeand-after studies (http://www.chinabestpractices.net/) for every project. They tracked down
changes in physical aspects, movement, and how the public feels about them. This then
becomes the basis for further improvement and for communicating information to the public.
In most cities of developed countries, a typical sustainable transport planning and mobility
management cycle includes research (data collection); policy (if new ones or some revisions are
needed); policy/project implementation; evaluation (research again); and improvement. More
importantly, mayors, transport leaders and policy makers “walk the talk.” In other words, they
also use the public transport system and have a feel of the city to guide policy formulation.
Manila is the classic case that uses the cycle of “policy-implementation-evaluation-improvement”
without seriously looking at the number of commuters affected.
The same seems to be true for EDSA.
MMDA has tried so many schemes on EDSA but most of these are related to regulating bus
traffic. In fact, various versions of dispatching schemes have been tried and so far, none have
worked very well.
It is important to note that MMDA is also limited by its mandate where buses are concerned.
There is also the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which is
tasked to address franchise violations and enforce rules in such a way that bus companies are
encouraged to improve their services.
It would be interesting to know how many of these erring companies were sanctioned, but it’s
also worth knowing how many commuters were directly affected.
On the other hand, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), the agency
mandated to come up with solutions to our mobility needs, has been known to be working on a
number of mass public transport projects.

81. In particular, it has been working on the acquisition of additional coaches to address the long
overdue capacity expansion of the MRT Line 3. But the MRT Line 3 is considered a light rail
transit that was built along EDSA despite the need for a higher capacity system. There could be
new coaches, there might be improvement in the system, but the reality is, they will never be
enough.
Transport hierarchy
The road-sharing concept supports the belief that the movement of people and things should
follow the simple principle, “those who have less in wheels must have more in roads.” This is
incorporated in the Philippine Environmentally Sustainable Transport Framework (DOTC 2011).
According to the report, the system should favor non-motorized locomotion and collective
transportation systems.
As most transport scientists will attest, it is important to take note of this transport hierarchy:
pedestrian, cyclist, mass public transport (trains like PNR or Philippine National Railways, MRT,
LRTs, bus, and paratransit modes like PUJs, FXs), then private vehicles in that order.
Any roads built should prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and mass public transport first. It is
important to realize that only when we move the majority of people instead of vehicles can we
effectively decongest our roads.
There is a need to also learn the lessons from abroad on how this concept is effectively applied
using various innovations in improving bus systems or implementing bus rapid transit (BRT)
systems. For instance, one can learn from the experience of Rochester-Genesee Regional
Transportation Authority in the US, wherein officials secured partnerships with the community
once the bus services improved.
They had partnerships with college campuses, shopping centers, apartment complexes, and
then asked them to pay for the better service. With a number of school campuses and growing
Central Business Districts (CBDs) in Metro Manila, such partnerships are certainly worth
considering.
There are instances that a city decides to enhance transit in a densely populated corridor or build
an entirely new system for the metro region and more often than not BRTs and LRTs are
considered. The two have many similarities, including (when done properly) exclusive lanes and
attractive stations.
BRT proponents often highlight the price, while LRT proponents usually point to capacity and
style asmarketing points. BRT as a comprehensive transport choice is best seen in Curitiba,
Brazil, Bogota, Columbia, Guangzhou, and the People’s Republic of China, among others.
What’s best

82. At the end of the day, it is best to consider what the commuters want, as well as to learn from
past mistakes and from international models. The motorists may want speed, but for commuters
it is the frequency of available modes of transportation.
Rather than debate on the technology, it is best to consider road geometry. Instead of focusing
on direct service, there should be more seamless connections among the different public
transport modes available, which, in turn, are connected to every community.
Jarret Walker summarizes it well in his book, “Human Transit,” which says that most efficient
transit systems focus on frequency, duration, speed, reliability, and capacity.
The implementation of the bus ban and integrated bus terminal in Manila has created ripple
effects on the rest of the metropolis. But rather than debate on its merits, we should get our act
together and start having truly inclusive mobility. – Rappler.com
http://www.rappler.com/thought-leaders/41439-traffic-hell-exit-strategy