Mainstreaming the National EST Strategy at the Local Level Strategies, Action Plan and Good Practices

Philippines Country Report

E.C. Galvante Jr. Department of Transportation and Communications

5th Regional EST Forum The formulation of the ’ EST Strategy is supported by: AtAugust 23 - 25, 2010 Bangkok, Outline I. Introduction

II. Achievements in identified EST areas

III. Future Strategies towards achieving sustainable transport

2 Introduction

Presidential Administrative Order No. 254 National EST Strategies, Indicators and - Formulation of a National Action Plans Environmentally Sustainable Transport - Submitted to the Office of the Strat egy f or th e Phili ppi nes Philippines President and the National Economic Development Authority

Regional Consultations

• City ––MayMay 1515,, 2009 in cooperation with LTO Region VI and the Metro Iloilo – Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) • ––MayMay 2222,, 2009 in cooperation with the LTO Region XI, City Government of Davao, and the Energy and Clean Air Pro ject (ECAP ) of USAID • City – June 1111,, 2009 in cooperation with the LTOLTO--CAR,CAR, City Government of Baguio, and the Energy and Clean Air Project (ECAP) of USAID

33 “Avoid“Avoid”” Strategies On-going Programs/Projects a) LANDLAND--USEUSE PLANNING

Integration of land use and transport policies

••StudyStudy on the Bikeways and search for EST leading practices for Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) ••ConductConduct of advocacy activities for LGUs ••PublicPublic Transport Strategic Plan for ••MeMeggpgppya Planning Support System

b) PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNING AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Public transport network integration

••ClosingClosing the Loop for MRT-MRT-LRTLRT Lines “Shift“Shift”” Strategies On-going Programs/Projects

a) NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORT (NMT)

Develop policies and guidelines for pedestrianpedestrian--and cyygcling--inclusiveinclusive land use ppglanning

• Pedestrian and Bicycle ways in Marikina Marikina Provision of NMT facilities

•NMT-fifriendl y c iiities (Mk(Makat i, Mar ikina, City ) ••PedestrianizationPedestrianization in

UP, Makati City “Improve“Improve”” Strategies On-going Programs/Projects

a) VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL, STANDARDS AND INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Establish motor vehicle standards on fuel economy and roadworthiness (in(in--use)use)

••MotorMotor vehicle inspection system program, Phases 1 and 2 (11(11 Regional MVICs)

Strengthen road side apprehension on polluting and nonnon--roadworthyroadworthy vehicles (Intensify organization of Anti Smoke Belching Units) ••AntiAnti smoke belching drive ••“Ligtas“Ligtas Hangin” advocacy campaign “Improve“Improve”” Strategies On-going Programs/Projects

b) CLEANER FUELS

Increase use of cleaner fuels for all vehicles e- (reduction of use of conventional fuels) River Ferry CNG Bus • Use of alternative fuelfuelss and modes of transport • Biofuels Act E-tricycle E-tricycle

AdtifhAdoption of harmoni idfllittddzed fuel quality standards (Euro regulations)

•Harmonization of biofuel blends (E10)

Improve di st rib uti on syst em f or CNG

• Daughter Stations for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) “Improve“Improve”” Strategies On-going Programs/Projects

c) KNOWLEDGE BASE, AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Capability building on road safety at the local level

••DevelopmentDevelopment of Road Safety training modules ••Trainors'Trainors' training in •Regional Road Safety training program/seminar “Cross“Cross--CuttingCutting”” Strategies On-going Programs/Projects

a) ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Provide seamless and secure transport systems

••ProvisionProvision of intermodal terminals

b) TRAFFIC NOISE MANAGEMENT

Str ic t en forcemen t o f mo tor ve hicl e noi se regulations

•EfEnforcement of mot or vehi hilcle noi se l eve l standard “Avoid“Avoid”” Strategies Future Programs/Projects

PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNING AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Development of Mass Transit Systems • Expansion of the LRT system ••MRTMRT 7 Project ••LRTLRT 1 South Extension Project • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for , Cebu and Davao • Integrated ticketing system for Metro Manila’s rail system

Proposed Bus Rapid Integrated Ticketing Transit in Cebu System “Improve“Improve”” Strategies Future Programs/Projects

PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNING AND TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Develop and enhance appropriate freight transport policies

••StudiesStudies for rationalized truck routes “Improve“Improve”” Strategies Future Programs/Projects

a) VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL, STANDARDS AND INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Establish motor vehicle standards on fuel economy and roadworthiness (in(in--use)use)

••MotorMotor vehicle inspection centercenter program, Phases 3 to 6 “Improve“Improve”” Strategies Future Programs/Projects

b) KNOWLEDGE BASE, AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Establish Center for Research in EST (CREST)

••EstablishedEstablished research center at University of the Philippines “Improve“Improve”” Strategies Future Programs/Projects

b) KNOWLEDGE BASE, AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Development of an integrated road accident database system

••DevelopmentDevelopment of Road Accident Data system (RADSys) “Improve“Improve”” Strategies Future Programs/Projects

b) KNOWLEDGE BASE, AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Establish road safety research center

••EstablishmentEstablishment of Center for Research on EST (CREST) SOURCES OF FUNDS

• Special Vehicle Pollution Control Fund • Development partners ••JICJICA • KOICA • USAID • Private sector • Philippines-Global Road Safety Partnership Program (PGRSP) • Partnershipp() for Clean Air (PCA)

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