Articles 69376 Mmda

TO DECONGEST METRO MANILA

METRO PADYAKAN WALK AND BIKE WAY

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Problem •

Traffic congestion and environmental degradation in Metro Manila due to wide use of motorized transport

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Increase in number of illegal settlers - many of whom are among urban workers from out of town – caused by high transportation costs

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Concept •

Allocation of dedicated secondary roads that interconnect the 17 cities and towns of Metro Manila for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicycle riders

PROPOSED NETWORK Estimated length : 200 kms Estimated no. of intersections: 500

Walk and Bike way

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PROJECT OBJECTIVES ƒ

To provide a safe thoroughfare where low-cost and environmentfriendly means of non-motorized transportation for commuters and pedestrians; and

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To open up economic opportunities along the route of the Walk and Bike ways.

PROJECT COMPONENTS ƒ

Identification of the road network for the walk and bike way

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Coordination and consultation with stakeholders

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Project implementation ¾ Road surface improvements ¾ Road markings ¾ Signage

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Public information campaign

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Monitoring and evaluation

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PEDALWAY

1.75

WALKWAY

TYPICAL SECTION OF WALK AND BIKE WAY

Provision of traffic signals and lane markings at major intersections Typical Walk and Bike Way Plan at Intersecting Main Roads

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PROPOSED SIGNAGES

IMMEDIATE IMPACT ƒ Improved mobility ƒ Cheaper travel ƒ Safe mobility for pedestrians and bikers ƒ Encourage people to walk and bike ƒ Reduced motorized vehicle ƒ Economic benefits

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PROJECT COST ƒ Typical 2-lane road, 8 meters wide Intersecting main road (60 meters) Main walk and bike way

PhP 0.149 M PhP 1.440 M/km

ƒ Approx. 500 intersections x 0 .149 M = PhP 74.50 M ƒ Approx. 200-km network x 1.44 M = 288.00 M

TOTAL PROJECT COST

PhP 362.50 M

TIMEFRAME Short-Term (within 2005)

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Medium-Term (2006-2008)

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Interconnected walk and bike way for the 17 LGUs [100 km] PhP 182.0 M

Long Term (2009-2010)

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Walk and bike way network for Metro Manila [98 km] PhP 175.5 M

Pilot walk and bike way PhP 5.0 M September 17, 2005 Launch

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Thank you

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