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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.



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)



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.



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



•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



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.



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





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



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

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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



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



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



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



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



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.



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


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