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E- 344 7 VOL. 1 Public Disclosure Authorized Philippines: Metro Manila Urban Transport Integration Project (MMUTRIP) Public Disclosure Authorized DPWH/ DOTC/ MMDA Public Disclosure Authorized Draft EnvironmentalAnalysis December 1999 Public Disclosure Authorized ------ OVERVIEW On May 1997, the Metro Manila Urban Transport Integration Project (MMURTRIP)was initiated by the Governmentthrough the Departmentof Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and in coordination with the Department of Transportationand Communication(DOTC) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to improve transport facilities in selected areas of Metro Manila. The project is expectedto be implementedthrough World Bank funding support. MMURTRIP is now on the process of preparing the necessary documents needed based on World Bank and DENR guidelines prior to implementationof the traffic managementscheme. This report presents the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the MMURTRIP undertaken by the Environmental Impact Assessment Project (EIAPO), DPWH to secure the EnvironmentalCompliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificateof Non-Coverage(CNC) prior to projectimplementation. The subject of environmentalexamination presentedin this report consists of: Phase l: 1. LRT Line 2 Corridoe 2. EDSA LRT Line 3 Corridor 3. MARIPAS-MarikinaValley, Project - Marcos Highway (MarcosBridge to Masinag) 4. SecondaryRoads - OrtigasAvenue (C5 to Tikling) - Legarda - Aurora Boulevard - PasongTamo - Quezon Boulevard - D. Romualdez Phase Il: 1. Southern Corridor - Bicutan - Alabang - Sucat 2. MARIPAS- MarikinaValley, Project - Marcos Highway (Katipunan-MajorDizon) - Radial Road IlIl(R3) 3. SecondaryRoads - Don MarianoMarcos Avenue - Banawe - Moriones - Quirino Highway - AntonioArnaiz - South Supe HighwayWest/East Service Road - Pedro Gil/Panaderos - Gil Puyat - M. de la Fuente(Trabajo) - Hacobo Fajardo(Lealtad) - Tayuman - 1 oth Avenue Summary of Costs and Project Financing and the ImplementationSchedule is presented in the Annexes. The project will involve pavementrehabilitation through drainage and sidewalk improvementswith traffic managementmeasures, improvement of intersections (new traffic signals, marking for pedestrian crossing and minor widening), and road improvement(re-surfacing). Pedestrianbarriers on medianand on sidewalk and new signalizedpedestrian crossing will also be provided. The objective of the project is to address the deteriorationof urban transport situation in Metro Manila by improving integration and management of the transport system. The focus is on actions within selected areas which would enhance the use of public transport, improvethe effectivenessof the committed mega-projectsand offer road access. INTRODUCTION The Public and Privatetransport systemof Metro Manila and its environswhich makes use of the existing road systemconsist mostly of tricycles,jeepneys, cars, buses and trucks. With the continually rising number of the vehicles it may result to heavytraffic flows along and particularlyin certain corridorsalong Metro Manila. An example of this is the heavy concentrationof cars and buses along EDSA. The conceptual road networkof Metro Manila comprises 10 radial roads and 5 circumferencial roads. However, the existing road network has become inadequateto meet the transport demandsof the expanding metropolisdue to partially developedprimary road system, lack of a well planned and developed secondary arterial and distributorroads, uncoordinatedand inaccessibleprivate roads and inadequatedrainage structures and road appurtenances. At present, the urbanstructure of MetroManila is characterizedas follows: a. The main transport network, includingthe radial and circumferentialroads, emanates from the traditional Central BusinessDistrict (CND) in the City of Manila. Some of these routes are still incomplete. C4 (EDSA) is the main ring road throughwhich traffic betweenthe northand south Luzonpasses. b. Sub-CBDs are found along C-4 at Baclaran, Makati, Ortigas-Shaw,Cubao and Monumento. Of these, makatiand Ortigas-Shaware the most important. c. Large-scale commercialfacilities (e.g. shopping centers, supermarketsand recreationalfacilities) are concentratedin strategic locations, such as, along Aurora Blvd. (SM Centerpoint),Ortigas Ave. (GreenhillsShopping Center), at the junction of EDSA and North Avenue (SM City), EDSA-JP Rizal (Guadalupe CommercialComplex), Commonwealth Avenue (Ever-Gotesco), Zapote-AlabangRoad (SM South mall), RegaladoAve.-Quirino Highway (SM Fairview) and along Rl Expressway(Uniwide Coastal Mall). d. Industrial developments are mainly located aroundthe port area, along or in the vicinity of the Pasig and Marikina Rivers and along major roads such as C5, South Superhighway,Quirino Highway(R8), Mc Arthur Highway(R9) and the North DiversionRoad. Likewise, there are lots of future major developmentsthat will have significant impacts on the urban structureof the metropolitan. Cognizant of the problems posed by these developments on the road network, the Government has initiated to construct high impact projects both using public and private sector funds. Among the projects presently being implemented include the Metro Manila Skyway, Maniloa-CaviteToll Expressway, the MRT Lines 3 and 2, EDSA-Ayala/PasayRoad Interchangeand the Kalayaan-Buendia viaduct. However, the simultaneousconstruction of these projects have resulted in traffic congestion not only along routes traversedby these projects but also along the routesof the projectarea. Observationsmade on the existing environmentalconcerns in the project area includes: 1. Indiscriminatebus/FX loading and unloadingpractices 2. Waiting passengersoverflow on streets 3. Frontage parking operations interfering crossing facilities, bus stops and passengerwaiting facilities. 4. Poor interface between pedestrian crossing facilities, bus stops and passengerwaiting facilities. 5. Inadequate crossing facilities and poor sidewalks especially in areas with heavy pedestriantraffic. Sidewalksare occupied by vendors right up to the curb. People walk on carriagewaysand crosseverywhere. 6. Poor and inadequatelighting 7. Indiscriminatepedestrian crossing practices 8. Some of the existingsignalized intersection is now closed. The conceptualroad networkof Metro Manila comprisesof 10 radial roads and 5 circumferencial roads. However, the existing road network has become inadequateto meet the travel demandsof the expandingmetropolis due partially developed primary road system, lack of a well planned and developed secondary arterial and distributorroads, uncoordinatedand inaccessibleprivate roads and inaccessible I Secondary roads program is one of the project component for Metro Manila Urban Road Transport Integration Project (MMURTRIP). The objective of MMURTRIP is to address the deteriorating urban transport situation in Metro Manila by improving integration and management of the transport system. The focus is on actions within selected areas which would enhance the use of public transport, improve the effectiveness of the mega-projects and offer strategic road access particularly outside EDSA. Aurora Boulevard, Pasong Tamo, Quezon Boulevard and D. Romualdez which are classified under secondary roads play an important feeder and distribution function for both private and public transport vehicles. Measures to Minimize Negative Impacts Although the adverse impacts are short term in nature the following are planned actions or countermeasures for adverse impacts: Pre - Construction As soon as the contract for the project has been approved and the notice to proceed is released, management should brief the workers on their respective job assignments, proper use, care and maintenance of equipment and pertinent rules and regulations of the DPWH, DOH, DOLE, DENR in order to ensure the health and safety of laborers and the settlers to minimize damage of the environment. Environmental Issues Dust/Air Pollution Earth borrowing sites, waste disposal sites, and asphalt mixing sites should be identified on this stage to concern with the enviromnental issues. Water Pollution Sewage disposal facilities should be considered to treat the sewage before entering into public water source. Noise Sound barriers should be incorporated. Population/Socio-Economic Coordination with concerned offices and agencies for proper settlement and compensation for the displacement/dislocation of sidewalk vendors. A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is being undertaken by Consultants to address such problem. Prior to implementation, Project Affected Persons (PAPs) should be properly compensated or relocated to avoid problems during implementation. Impact during Construction Phase 1 Dust/Air Pollution - During implementation, the extent of air pollution is minimal and temporary. Mitigation measures: - dust discharge associated with cement storing and handling at the site will be eliminated through the use of ready mixed concrete - vehicles delivering materials should be covered to reduce spills - limit dust with a sprinkler system 2. Noise Pollution - During work execution, noise impacts can be limited by: - using equipment with less noise generation - installing temporary barriers or screens - workingduring regular business hours - maintenance of machinery and vehicles should be enhanced to keep their noise at a minimum. 3. Soil Erosion/Water Pollution Mitigation Measures: - in building permanent drainage system, temporary canals and culverts will be built for the sake of irrigating drainage - all necessary measures will be taken to prevent earthworks