Here is part two of the PUV Modernization program that is to be implemented by DOTr, LTRFB and DILG to all the LGUs in the country. Each LGU will then be required to submit a Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) and here is the continuation of the content of the document LPTRPM Module for this modernization program.

Joint Memorandum Circular with DILG

“Guidelines on the Preparation and Issuance of Local Ordinances, Orders, Rules and Regulation concerning the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP)”

Local-Level Public Transport Planning Approach

LGUs are in a better position to identify local public transport service requirements being in-charge of formulating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Plans, and Traffic Management Plans.

Local Public Transport Route Plan

• Make the routes more responsive to passenger demand and determine the appropriate vehicle type depending on road hierarchy and configuration
• LGU initiative (Participatory Planning)

City/Municipal LGU
-Intra-city/Municipality

Provincial Government
-Inter-city/Municipality
-Inter-province

DOTr
-Inter-province/region
-Between and among independent cities
– Inter-city and intermunicipality of MM and adjoining provinces (MUCEP Area)

LPTRP Approval Process

The LPTRP Team

LPTRP Team Members	Role	Data Preparation
Local Chief Executive	Chair	Signed Executive Order
Head of Transport Committee, Legislative Council	Co-chair	Traffic and Transport Code, Authorized PUV Terminal
Local Administrator	Co-chair	Executive-Legislative Agenda, Transport Projects
Planning and Development Coordinator	Member	CLUP, CDP Land Use Plan, Demographic Data
Head of Tricycle Regulatory Unit (TRU)	Member	Tricycle Franchising Data
Head of Traffic Management Office	Member	Traffic Management Plans
Head of Engineering Office	Member	Road Infrastructure Data, Base Map
Head of Agriculture Office	Member	Farm-to-Market Roads data
Head of Tourism Office	Member	Tourism Development data
Representative from Local PNP Traffic Group	Member	Traffic Accident Data
Representative from Association of Barangay Captain (ABC)	Member	Socio-Economic Data, Road infrastructure data
Representative from DPWH District Office	Member	Road infrastructure Data, Base Map
Representative from LTO Regional Office/HPG	Member	Vehicle Registration data
Representative from LTFRB Regional Office	Member	Approved PUV Franchises
Representative from Private Sector (Business, or Transport Group)	Member
Representative from Academe or Non-government Organization	Member

 

PUV Modernization – Route Rationalization

Objective: Appropriate mode based on Passenger Demand and Road Hierarchy

Basic Policy: Higher Capacity PUVs assigned to high demand routes

Criteria: The establishment of public transportation routes and the corresponding modes of services shall be based on the following criteria:

– Passenger demand patterns and characteristics

– Road network configuration

– Corresponding road functions (road hierarchy)

– Road capacities

 

Basic Guideline in Route Planning

“Transportation modes shall follow hierarchy of passenger demand and function of roads”

No. Of Passengers	Vehicle Type
500 and Below	Filcab
501 – 1000	Jeepney and UV Express
1001 – 5000	Mini-Bus
5001 and above	Bus

Route Connectivity Policy

• For major arterial roads, highways, and expressways, PUBs are the prescribed mode of transport.
• However, PUJs, Filcabs, and UV Express Services may operate on minimal portions of the PUB corridor for the solepurpose of providing intermodal transfers at bus stops, so long as such purpose is indicated in the relevant LPTRP.

New of Developmental Routes

• New routes shall be designed such that overlaps with existing routes do not exceed 25% of the length of any of the affected routes.
• Previously authorized routes may be restructured (i.e., merged with another previously authorized route, or with a new route, or shortened, or split into different routes) due to marked change in trip patterns arising from urban renewal or urban redevelopment projects or resulting from the LPTRP

• For new or developmental routes, a minimum fleet size of 15 units for any type of PUV for 6 months shall be imposed, subject to review by the LTFRB.
• Exceptions to the 25% overlap limit
  • New urban development is at least 5 kms. away from the origin or destination of the traditional route.
  • Passenger demand in new area > existing route, and can’t be adequately served;
  • Additional and/or new sections of a road network are developed, thereby providing shorter and faster trips;
  • Other conditions subject to the approval of DOTr

To be continued on Part 3…