According to TomTom International, Metro Manila has the worst traffic congestion among 387 metro areas worldwide. Local motorists spent an average travel time of 25 minutes and 30 seconds per 10 kilometers last year, with a 50 percent increase from its previous record. This has negative impacts on both travel time and the environment.
Of 387 metro areas worldwide, why does Metro Manila have to hold the distinction of having the worst traffic congestion ?
A study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency revealed that the traffic congestion in Metro Manila alone is costing the Philippine economy at least P3.5 billion per day or P1.27 trillion annually. And without effective intervention, this cost will increase to P5.4 billion daily or P1.97 trillion per year by 2035.
JICA has reported that the Philippines is currently implementing major railway infrastructure projects in cooperation with JICA that include the Metro Manila Subway, North-South Commuter railway system, MRT-3 rehabilitation and capacity enhancement of LRT Lines 1 and 2. It noted however that further expansion of railway systems to form a transport network is considered a prerequisite for the country’s development.
Many Filipinos have experienced efficient rail transport in Japan, Hongkong and Singapore and we deserve the same type of convenience. I spent almost a week in Japan recently and for our entire stay, we travelled by train not only because it was convenient, and cheap and fast, but also because availing of other modes like taxis is very expensive.
A survey revealed that around 88 percent of MRT-3 passengers also used LRT-1 so imagine the benefits that can be realized from integrating the two.
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