Philippines : Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project
In the Laguna area, the government has prioritized improvement of public transport and is developing the South Commuter Rail Project, connecting Manila and Calamba. The government also released the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program in 2017 to improve the efficiency of road-based public transport operations, and started to establish bus terminals, such as the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, for more efficient and convenient bus operations. However, because the road network connecting NCR and Laguna Province is in poor condition and the two main corridors, i.e., the South Luzon Expressway and the Manila South road, are heavily congested (paragraph 4), promotion of public transport alone cannot meet the heavy traffic demands in the area. Alongside promotion of public transport, an enhanced road network is critical to address the transport issues in the area, including reducing traffic congestions.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Kimura, Shuji
Southeast Asia Department
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Philippines -
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project | ||||
| Project Number | 52321-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Philippines |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP4: Making cities more livable OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Urban roads and traffic management |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | In the Laguna area, the government has prioritized improvement of public transport and is developing the South Commuter Rail Project, connecting Manila and Calamba. The government also released the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program in 2017 to improve the efficiency of road-based public transport operations, and started to establish bus terminals, such as the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, for more efficient and convenient bus operations. However, because the road network connecting NCR and Laguna Province is in poor condition and the two main corridors, i.e., the South Luzon Expressway and the Manila South road, are heavily congested (paragraph 4), promotion of public transport alone cannot meet the heavy traffic demands in the area. Alongside promotion of public transport, an enhanced road network is critical to address the transport issues in the area, including reducing traffic congestions. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The investment project is aligned with ADB's country partnership strategy for the Philippines, 2018-2023, which supports accelerating infrastructure and long-term investment (pillar 1). The investment project is also aligned with ADB's Strategy 2030 and will support the following operational priorities: addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities; making cities more livable; accelerating progress in gender equality; tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability; and strengthening governance and institutional capacity. | ||||
| Impact | Efficiency of the transport sector will be enhanced to sustain economic growth |
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| Outcome | The efficiency of road travel improved |
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| Outputs | Expressway along Laguna Lakeshore built Capacity of DPWH strengthened |
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| Geographical Location | Alabang, Cabuyao, Santa Rosa, Sucat Interchange, Tunasan, Western Bicutan | ||||
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Kimura, Shuji |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SERD |
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| Concept Clearance | 09 Mar 2023 |
| Fact Finding | 01 May 2023 to 31 May 2023 |
| MRM | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 23 Mar 2023 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Mar 2023 |
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