Previous data put the daily average car volume along EDSA at 427,000 vehicles. In the weeks leading to holidays last year, the Metro Manila Development Authority reported that this figure increased by 10,000 to 15,000. EDSA can only accommodate 300,000 vehicles per day.
The need for a better, efficient and reliable mass transport system has never been more urgent, especially since many companies have reinstated onsite work following the pandemic. The government is expected to pursue a public-private partnership , which I believe is the most effective, doable and efficient approach to bolstering MRT-3 services.
MPIC, through its Metro Pacific Light Rail Corp., has demonstrated its vast rail expertise with its investments in the Light Rail Manila Corp. , which operates the Light Rail Transit-1. Particularly noteworthy is the proposal to extend the LRT-1 which had encountered repeated delays, until LRMC assumed control and the initiative finally took off.
By leveraging the resources, experience and expertise of the private sector, we not only provide commuters with the efficient and effective mass transportation system they deserve but also contribute to the country’s sustainable economic growth – benefits that will resonate for generations to come.