2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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;
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http://www.philippinechamber.com/index.php/speeches/664-21st-mmbc
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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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10. 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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11. 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 finetuning the system for high seating capacity vehicles like jeepneys and buses.
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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.
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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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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 shortdistance 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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18. 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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19. 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 environmentallyfriendly 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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22. 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) year 4:
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.
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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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24. 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 services 7. Aside from financing, private sector can also lessen the burden
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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
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OECD Environment Working Papers No. 56. Mobilising Private Investment in Sustainable Transport: The
Case of Land-based Passenger Transport Infrastructure. http://bit.ly/1dvsgxZ
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GTZ. 2004. Private Sector Participation in Urban Transport Provision. http://bit.ly/1dft1Ar
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25. 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.
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Jorge M. Rebelo. 1996. Essentials for Sustainable Urban Transport in Brazil Large Metropolitan Area. World
Bank Policy Research Working Paper. http://bit.ly/JHmdyU
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Key actions/ initiatives of the government, private sector, and civil groups are based from the Inclusive
Mobility Initiatives Mapping Workshop.
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26. 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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27. 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
Civil Society Initiatives
The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the civil society sector:
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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28. 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 program 10)
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.
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Citing the example of Pasig City LGU for their Bike to Work Loan Program.
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29. 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.
Civil Society Initiatives
The following are the suggested key actions to be undertaken by the civil society sector:
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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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
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