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Manila to Launch New World-class Transport Terminal

Manila to Launch New World-class Transport Terminal
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A new transport terminal set to open in two weeks is seen to ease traffic congestion in Manila, which a recent study said is costing the Philippines P3.5 billion daily.

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), which would be inaugurated by President Rodrigo Duterte and other top officials on Nov. 5, is expected to reduce the number of provincial buses plying Metro Manila, specifically along Taft Avenue-Pasay, EDSA, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.

 

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines

The opening of the PITX would facilitate the "moving out of provincial bus terminals in Metro Manila" which would impact traffic congestion, Colonel Edison Nebrija, commander of the Special Task Force Operations of the Metro Manila Development Authority, told CNN Philippines.

"It will surely help us decongest metropolis. Lahat kasi ng [All the] provincial terminal will be out in EDSA," Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spokesperson Celine Pialago told CNN Philippines.

 

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines

According to the DOTr, the PITX can accommodate up to 100,000 passengers daily and has a peak hour passenger volume of 4,380 arrivals and 3,808 departures. It is expected to handle around 1,060 arrivals and 949 departures.

The P3.5 billion three-level terminal is located along Coastal Road and houses a departure bay for buses, jeepneys and taxis on the ground floor, arrival bays for buses on the second floor, and parking spaces, AUV bays and a link to the proposed LRT-1 extension project at the third floor. Five floors of office spaces would also be available for lease.

 

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines

The DOTr says it is the first integrated and multi-modal terminal in southwestern Metro Manila and would serve as a transport point for provincial buses from Cavite and Batangas, and in-city modes of transportation.

 

'World-class landport'

The PITX, called by the DOTr as a "landport," has waiting areas, free Wi-Fi access, drinking water stations, traveler's workstation areas, charging points, locker facilities and telephone booths.

 

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Image: CNN Philippines

It also has a centralized shopping center which offers a wide variety of retail, food and a supermarket for passengers. Park-ride facilities and maintenance areas for minor repairs of vehicles are also available.

The DOTr says health and wellness amenities are also ready, including baby care rooms, breastfeeding stations, clinic, prayer room, pay lounge, restrooms, and senior citizen and persons with disabilities-friendly facilities.

The PITX is monitored 24 hours through CCTV and also has a 24-hour feedback center.

 

Sumber: CNN Philippines

Indah Gilang Pusparani

Indah is a researcher at Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Daerah Kota Cirebon (Regional Development Planning and Research Agency of Cirebon Municipality). She covers More international relations, tourism, and startups in Southeast Asia region and beyond. Indah graduated from MSc Development Administration and Planning from University College London, United Kingdom in 2015. She finished bachelor degree from International Relations from University of Indonesia in 2014, with two exchange programs in Political Science at National University of Singapore and New Media in Journalism at Ball State University, USA. She was awarded Diplomacy Award at Harvard World Model United Nations and named as Indonesian Gifted Researcher by Australian National University. She is Researcher at Regional Planning Board in Cirebon, West Java. She previously worked as Editor in Bening Communication, the Commonwealth Parliament Association UK, and diplomacy consulting firm Best Delegate LLC in USA. Less
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