[sustran] Re: [cai-asia] Forum on Improving Pedestrian Facilities andBikeways in Metro Manila - 6 September 1-6pm

[Walter Hook]

Jakarta just upgraded the sidewalks along part of the TransJakarta BRT system.  They are not perfect, but they are a real revolution for Jakarta.  Ibu Yani of the department of landscaping and parks was largely responsible.  she is a very nice person and very committed, and could perhaps give a presentation at this workshop.  Perhaps we along w/ instran and pelangi could help her do a little study about how many additional short walking trips have been generated in the corridor.  it must be large because the taxi drivers are complaining.  Jakarta plans to widen all sidewalks on all BRT corridors, and the governor has promised to finish 6 corridors before he leaves office.  I have some nice photos, if someone wants them. 

walter 

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  From: hfabian at adb.org 
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  Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 5:33 AM
  Subject: [sustran] [cai-asia] Forum on Improving Pedestrian Facilities andBikeways in Metro Manila - 6 September 1-6pm



  Dear all, 

  We're trying to come up with a presentation on international experience in improving pedestrian facilities and providing bikeways that we can share with local stakeholders in Metro Manila. As some of you may be aware, this is currently a hot topic in Manila due to the Metro Manila Development Authority's announcement of their new project dubbed as the Metro Bikeways and Walkways Project. The Partnership for Clean Air has organized a forum to encourage stakeholders to participate in the implementation/ design of the project and help ensure that it comes to fruition. 

  We have gathered plenty of materials that we can use to showcase international experience on bike ways as gathered from the GTZ-SUTP sourcebook and I-Ce. We would like to know if you can point us to materials showcasing experiences in improving pedestrian facilities in Asia and its integration to the transport system. 

  Thanks! 


  Best regards, 

  Bert 

  Herbert G. Fabian
  Transport Researcher 
  Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities 
  Asian Development Bank, Manila
  tel: + 63 2 632 4444 loc. 7666
  fax: + 63 2 636 2381
  e-mail: hfabian at adb.org
  http://www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia

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       mpleno at adb.org 
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  The promotion of cycling and improved pedestrian access has resurfaced in Metro Manila in the past month. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recently announced their plan to create a network of bikeways and footpaths in the metropolis. Other local government units have already adopted initiatives in improving pedestrian facilities in some areas, notable of which are initiatives undertaken by Makati City in improving its walkways and Manila City for closing some roads in favor of pedestrians, such as Avenida from Carriedo to Recto. A comprehensive bikeway network has been constructed in Marikina and in the process of further expansion. It is said to have enticed some 10,000-bike commuters daily. 

  The provision of bikeways will entice commuters via public/ private transport to shift to cycling, especially to those people within comfortable cycling zones. On the other hand, improving pedestrian facilities and linking these to a systematic public transport system will greatly help commuters and entice private car users to use the public transport system. Reducing the use of private cars and increasing the public transport patronage will help alleviate traffic congestion and improve air quality. 

  The Partnership for Clean Air (PCA), with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) and the Firefly Brigade, is organizing a forum on non-motorized transportation. The objective of the forum is to know more about the experiences and plans of these local government agencies and multilateral agencies on providing bikeways and improving pedestrian facilities in the metropolis. The forum will also provide an opportunity to discuss the difficulties and issues encountered by bike commuters in areas without bikeway facilities. It is hoped that by doing so, other stakeholders will be encouraged to participate and contribute to the implementation of such projects. 

  The forum is open to mayors, city engineers/ planners, advocacy groups, academe, business community, and multilateral/bilateral stakeholders. Some of the key presentations in the forum include the following: 
  .  Sustainable Urban Transportation in Asian Cities: Experiences in providing bikeways and improving pedestrian access. 
  .  Metro Bike and Walk Ways Project by Ms. Corazon Cruz, Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority 
  .  Marikina Bikeways Network and Bike-to-Work Program by Ms. Carlota Contreras, Bikeways Officer, Marikina City Development Authority 
  .  Experience of Bike Commuters by Firefly Brigade 
  .  Experience of Makati CBD in improving and expanding pedestrian facilities by Mr. Salvador Tan, Ayala Land Inc. 

  The discussion will be facilitated by Ms. Bebet Gozun, former secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and board member of PCA 

  For further information and to confirm your attendance, contact either Ms. Aurora Ables at telephone no. 632-4444 local 70820 or Ms Agatha Diaz, at telephone no. 632-4444 local 70300; email: aables at adb.org or adiaz at adb.org. SEATS ARE LIMITED. 



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