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Capacity Building Program on Mainstreaming Environmentally Sustainable Transportation
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EST Case Study 2EST Case Study 2:Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
Manuel Jose D. CamagayNational Center for Transportation Studies
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EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
PePe--desdes--tritri--aa--nini--zaza--tiontion1. the method of transforming streets exclusively for pedestrianuse. (Mateo,IB 2000, Master’s Thesis)
2. the act of declaring or converting a portion of the street into a vehicle-free road space for public use. (from Manila’s City Council Resolution 2001)
In the case of Manila…Pedestrianization was borne out of a long-standing need to revive the business that was “restrained ” by a major infrastructure – the light railway transit.
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Impacts of constructing rail system in a thriving and vibrant area:• diminishing profits that leads to bankruptcy
• relocation of businesses to other areas
• reduced market share of public transport industry (jeepneys and other modes)
• unattractiveness of the place
• safety and security becomes an issue
• gradual increase of blight (urban degradation)
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Upon his election in 1998, Mayor Lito Atienza himself included in his plans the idea to revive the city including pedestrianization. It was part of his 9-year development plan.
These are Carriedo Street, then later, the busy segment of Rizal Avenue up to C. M. Recto Ave. and Plaza Lacson.
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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The project was implemented by the City Engineer’s Office and was classified as a ‘special project’.
The process was simply a response to a need. Later, the concept of urban renewal evolved and was tagged““ BuhayinBuhayin angang MayniLAMayniLA””
Baywalk 1973 Roxas Blvd., Padre Faura, 1973Photos Courtesy of Dazzle Rivera
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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•The Mayor presented his plan for pedestrianization;The Mayor sought the conformance from the City Council and
forged a resolution to withdraw the use of the roads from vehicular traffic BUT not from public use;•DPWH objected to the proposal and contested their jurisdiction;•The President mediated and requested DPWH to allow the City of Manila to pursue its plans;•The plan was executed by the City, actual construction took 6 months but preparation was longer.
Process Involved
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Concept Planning and Design
(CPDO)Traffic Re-routing
(MTPB)Implementation
(City Engineer’s Office)
Main Actors Involved in the Pedestrianization
The City Engineer’s Office (Lead -Implementer)The City Planning & Development Office (Planning/Design)Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (Re-routing Schemes)
The project was made through local initiative.
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Public Acceptance
•Road users and the business community initially opposed the idea of pedestrianization
•The City had to engage all the stakeholders in a series of consultation meetings in 1998-199, and in 2001-2003
•The public needs to know the benefits of the project
•The plan had to be good to gain favor
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
Capacity Building Program on Mainstreaming EST in Local and Metropolitan Development
Map of Pedestrianized Areas in Rizal Avenue extending to Plaza Lacson
•Rizal Ave. and Plaza Lacson was intended as pedestrian walkways –street furnishing consists of paving blocks, floor tiles, planters, lamp posts, overhead lights, decorative design columns, park benches, bollards, leveled sidewalks.
•Carriedo St. was intended for organized vending – furnishing consists of asphalted road, uniform stalls, lighting, planters
•Hidalgo St. (latest project) was both for vending and walkway –furnishing consists of paving blocks, light posts, leveled sidewalks, planters
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Before pedestrianization, Rizal Avenue’s remaining business establishments were less than 50%.
Significant increase slowly took place upon adoption of project.Quiapo Church
Plaza Lacson
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Map of Pedestrianized Area - Teresa Street near PUP
The area was intended as walkway for students – furnishing consists of paving blocks, light posts, leveled sidewalks, planters
Ramon Magsaysay Ave..
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Old Sta. Mesa Road
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P U P P U P
Major Stakeholders •Business community
- businessmen in the area- new investors allowed but Manila Residents (priority)- for Carriedo stalls, 1-stall-1-owner policy rule applies
•Transport groups- Public transport sector (motorized and NMTs)- all modes traversing the affected streets
•Residents - public dialogue was made through barangay
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Timeline, Cost and Size
2002-’03Rizal Avenue to
Plaza Lacson
Not yet availableNot yet available
1999Carriedo Street
Length / Size of Pedestrian Area
Construction Cost
Year ConstructedStreet / Road
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Maintenance Cost and Revenue Generated
Not yet availableNot yet availableRizal Avenue to Plaza Lacson
Not yet availableNot yet availableCarriedo Street
Revenues GeneratedPeriodic Maintenance CostStreet / Road
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Public good derived from pedestrianization• Smoother traffic – rerouting, separation of public transport from private, maximized road use
• Better business – retail and service industry improved• Safer streets even at night – provision of pavement blocks, lighting system, benches, bollards
• Sense of ownership and freedom for the people –ample pedestrian space, attractive and conducive place
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Replication of the project• Two other pedestrianized areas1. Hidalgo Street (Quiapo Area)2. Teresa Street (Near PUP)• Similar projects1. Baywalk Area2. Underpass renovations (Quiapo, City Hall, Lawton)3. Streets around Universidad De Manila (new)
Baywalk
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Lawton Underpass
Pedestrianization - a way to Improve the City’s image
With the four major projects in Carriedo, Rizal Avenue, Hidalgo and Teresa St., the City has made a milestone in urban renewal which is promoted in some billboards.
Moreover, the city also promotes walking as well as public transport by constructing the Park and Ride Facility.
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
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Guide Questions for other LGUs
1. Is pedestrianization ideal in your City?
2. Do you have a similar case where pedestrianization would be one of the practical solution?
3. Can you think of other approaches to environmentally sustainable transport that would fit your City’s need?
4. What would be the key or factors to a successful pedestrianization (or other EST approaches)?
EST Case Study 2: Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
Capacity Building Program on Mainstreaming EST in Local and Metropolitan Development
EST Case Study 2:Pedestrianization in the City of Manila
Capacity Building Program on Mainstreaming EST in Local and Metropolitan Development