RE: [sustran] Skyway proposal ‘mind-boggling,’ says rival firm

[jshah at adb.org]

Agree, but will the political pundits allow that?
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From:
"Lloyd Wright" <lwright at vivacities.org>
To:
"'Roselle Leah K. Rivera'" <dazzle_dwds at yahoo.com>, 
<sustran-discuss at list.jca.apc.org>
Date:
02/03/2012 08:05 AM
Subject:
RE: [sustran] Skyway proposal ‘mind-boggling,’ says rival firm



Yes, the proposal to build another road layer over EDSA Avenue in Manila 
is indeed mind-boggling, especially when you consider there are currently 
segments already with three layers.

http://business.inquirer.net/46659/skyway-proposal-%E2%80%98mind-boggling%E2%80%99-says-rival-firm


However, I actually think there is an opportunity here for a sustainable 
transport solution, that simultaneously allows for the civil works 
companies to build their dreams.

Let them build the Skyway on the condition that it is entirely a private 
endeavor with zero contribution from public funds.  The toll amount and 
concession length could be adjusted to whatever lets them profit.

The other caveat is that the surface layer belongs to sustainable 
transport with wide footpaths, cycle lanes, and dedicated bus lanes.  Only 
allow one lane for mixed traffic at the surface level, a lane that will be 
throttled by calming measures that give priority to the NMT and public 
transport lanes.

The most undesirable outcome would be building the Skyway with public 
funds and simultaneously leaving the surface in the hands of cars, a real 
lose-lose with no equity or environmental benefits.

Best regards,

Lloyd

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Subject: [sustran] Skyway proposal ‘mind-boggling,’ says rival firm



 
Here we go... 24 billion pesos versus 21 billion pesos equals ?
In the silence that follows, is it true? that "the road to hell is paved 
with good intentions?"

 
Skyway proposal ‘mind-boggling,’ says rival firm
Source: business.inquirer.net 

“Ambitious,” “incredible” and “mind-boggling.” This was how the group of 
Manuel V. Pangilinan described claims by San Miguel Corp. (SMC)-backed 
Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corp. (CMMTC) that it could build a highway 
over busy Metro Manila streets at a lower cost. 
 

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