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FINAL REPORT Main Text Feasibility Study of the Proposed Cavite Busway System Final Report 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Study Background Cavite is one of the most rapidly growing areas around Metro Manila. Its population was 2.1 million in 2000 and is predicted to increase to 4.1 million by 2015. This population growth, coupled with industrial and commercial development, has brought about serious traffic congestion in the area. The Cavite Busway Project has been proposed under these circumstances based on the following two studies: A. Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study (MMUTIS, JICA 1999) This transport master plan for Metro Manila and its adjacent areas recommended the strengthening of public transport including mass urban transit between Metro Manila and Cavite where rapid urbanization and consequent worsening of traffic situation is being experienced. B. Cavite-Laguna Urban Development and Environmental Management Project (World Bank 2000) In consistency with MMUTIS, this study formulated transport development strategies for Cavite and Laguna, and identified transport improvement projects including the Cavite Busway Project. The Project found it very important to construct an effective public transport system for Cavite which, if successfully implemented, is expected to be a good model for other areas. In this study, all concerned local government units (LGUs) participated in a number of seminars, workshops and coordination meetings in relation to the Project. Thus, aside from the central government, particularly the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the LGUs are well aware of the Project, providing a favorable condition for its implementation. 1.2 Objectives This study intends to examine the feasibility of the proposed Cavite Busway System in accordance with the request of the Government of the Philippines. However, because this proposed project has been subjected to a wide consultation and consensus among related government organizations, the objectives of this study are not only limited to testing the feasibility of the Project but also to planning and proposing realistic solutions for the remaining project issues to accelerate project implementation. In addition, technology transfer to the Filipino counterpart staff is intended during the course of the Study. Introduction 1-1 Feasibility Study of the Proposed Cavite Busway System Final Report 1.3 Study Area The three (3) municipalities of Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas in Cavite, where the proposed busway corridor is located, cover the primary study area. However, entire Cavite and a part of Metro Manila (Las Piñas, Parañaque and Pasay) were included in the Study depending on the characteristics of analysis. In addition, the area along the proposed busway corridor was studied in detail after the route was fixed and agreed upon. Figure 1.1 Study Area of Past Studies Figure 1.2 Study Area 1-2 Introduction Feasibility Study of the Proposed Cavite Busway System Final Report 1.4 Study Methodology The overall study framework presented in Figure 1.3 is composed of 2 major stages. Stage 1 included the following activities: 1) data and information collection, 2) transport and demand forecast, 3) determination of busway configuration (route, structure and other basics), 4) busway and bus operation planning, 5) submission of Inception Report, Progress Report and Interim Report, and 6) local government units (LGUs) workshops. For Stage 2, the following activities were conducted: 1) basic design and cost estimation; 2) relocation and resettlement planning; 3) environmental analysis; 4) land readjustment planning; 5) traffic management planning; 6) economic and financial analysis; 7) submission of Draft Final Report and Final Report; and 8) seminars and LGU workshops. Figure 1.3 Study Framework Introduction 1-3 Feasibility Study of the Proposed Cavite Busway System Final Report 1.5 Major Meetings/Seminars/Workshops Held during the Study The following major meetings, project tasks and activities were conducted in accordance with the study framework (Table 1.1) Table 1.1 Major Activities Conducted (November 2001 – August 2002) Date Activity Participants Outcome Meetings and Presentations Agreed that the JICA Study Team NEDA, DPWH, Presentation of shall coordinate with concerned Municipalities of Bacoor, Inception Report agencies such as DOTC, LRTA and Nov. 21, 2001 Imus and Dasmariñas, to the GOP Study MMDA in the planning of alignment JICA Advisory Team, Team options and bus stops/terminal JICA Study Team development. DPWH, NEDA, DOTC, Approval of the Inception Report. 1st Steering MMDA, DILG, NCTS, The JICA Study Team shall take into Nov. 29, 2001 Committee Cavite LGUs, JICA consideration all the major ongoing Meeting Advisory Team, JICA projects in the project area. Study Team Agreed that the JICA Study Team shall refine the alignment options DPWH, NEDA, DOTC, presented and shall develop 1st LGU Plenary JICA, Cavite LGUs, Dec. 13, 2001 implementation arrangement options, Workshop Private Sector, JICA particularly on the possibility of a Study Team cost-sharing mechanism between the NG and the LGUs in the ROWA. Presentation of NEDA, DPWH, Agreed that concerned LGUs, DOTC Feb. 18, 2002 Progress Report to Municipalities of Bacoor, and the LRTA shall be consulted on GOP Study Team Imus and Dasmariñas, the proposed alignment. JICA Study Team Initial meeting An EIS is required from the Project. with NEDA, DPWH, DENR, During the Study period, Feb. 19, 2002 Environmental JICA Study Team consultations shall be conducted with Management affected project stakeholders. Bureau-DENR Coordination Discussion on the proposed busway DOTC, NEDA, JICA Feb. 28, 2002 Meeting with alignment to complement with the Study Team DOTC LRT Line 1 extension. DPWH, NEDA, DOTC, Discussion on the Progress Report, 2nd Plenary LGU MMDA, DENR, JICA, March 1, 2002 specifically on the proposed busway Workshop Cavite LGUs, Private alignment options. Sector, JICA Study Team DPWH, NEDA, DOTC, Approval of the Progress Report. The 2nd Steering MMDA, DILG, JICA, JICA Study Team shall conduct March 5, 2002 Committee Cavite LGUs, JICA follow-up coordination meetings with Meeting Study Team various project stakeholders. Coordination Municipal Mayor, LGU Selection of preferred alignment by March 7, 2002 Meeting with Project Team, JICA Dasmariñas LGU. Dasmariñas LGU Study Team Coordination Municipal Mayor, LGU Selection of preferred alignment by March 8, 2002 Meeting with Project Team, JICA Bacoor LGU. Bacoor LGU Study Team 1-4 Introduction Feasibility Study of the Proposed Cavite Busway System Final Report Table 1.1 Major Activities Conducted (November 2001 – August 2002) (Continued) Date Activity Participants Outcome Agreed that busway and LRT Line 1 extension shall complement each Coordination March 12, LRTA, SNC Lavalin, other. JICA Study Team shall initiate Meeting with 2002 JICA Study Team follow-up meetings with SNC LRTA Lavalin to ensure coordinated planning. Agreed that One Asia shall take into Coordination March 13, One Asia officials, JICA consideration the proposed alignment Meeting with One 2002 Study Team in their land use and development Asia plans. Agreed that Solar Resources shall Dasmariñas Mayor, Solar Coordination prepare a land use plan according to March 14, Resources officials, Meeting with the proposed alignment, in 2002 NEDA, JICA Study Solar Resources coordination with the JICA Study Team Team. ROWA Task Force General agreement on ROWA-related First Meeting of Members (DPWH, activities. Agreed that details of these March 21, the Right of Way NEDA, DOTC, MMDA, activities and project issues shall be 2002 Acquisition Task JICA, Cavite LGUs, addressed in the small working Force JICA Study Team) groups. NEDA, DPWH, Agreed that more detailed discussions Presentation of Municipalities of Bacoor, with LGUs and DPWH on the May 6, 2002 Interim Report to Imus and Dasmariñas, proposed TRUST concept be GOP Study Team JICA Study Team conducted. DPWH, NEDA, DOTC, 1st Seminar: Discussion on the Interim Report, MMDA, DENR, JICA, May 14, 2002 Presentation of specifically on the project issues (e.g. Cavite LGUs, Private the Interim Report alignment, ROWA, institutional, etc.) Sector, JICA Study Team Municipal Mayors/Vice Discussion of the proposed CBS May 16-20, LGU Workshops Mayors of busway LGUs, TRUST for ROWA prior to project 2002 JICA Study Team implementation Approval of the Interim Report. The DPWH, NEDA, DOTC, 3rd Steering JICA Study Team shall prepare cost MMDA, NCTS, JICA, May 23, 2002 Committee estimates for each alignment option Cavite LGUs, JICA Meeting to aid decision-makers on the final Study Team alignment of the busway. Coordination One Asia Officials, JICA One Asia amenable to enter into a May 24, 2002 Meeting with Study Team CBS TRUST Agreement. Solar Resources DPWH, NEDA, Cavite Presentation and validation of the 3rd Plenary LGU May 29, 2002 LGUs, Private Sector, proposed CBS TRUST for ROWA Workshop JICA Study Team prior to project implementation Agreed that Study Team will confirm Presentation of NEDA, DPWH, results of the demand forecast and Draft Final Report Municipalities of Bacoor, Aug. 16, 2002 initiate follow-up discussions with to GOP Study Imus and Dasmariñas, stakeholders re institutional Team JICA, JICA Study Team arrangements. 4th Plenary LGU Cavite LGUs, JICA Validation of Resettement Action Aug. 29, 2002 Workshop Study Team Plan. Consultation with Municipal Mayors of Consultation with the Mayors Sept. 3,