Caloocan Urban Proposal

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CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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CALOOCAN CITY

MEDIUM TERM

DEVELOPMENT

PLAN

2011 - 2013

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I. OVERALL MISSION - VISION

001 Vision

001 Mission

001 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND

CHALLENGES

002 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

005 II. INFRASTRUCTURE AND

UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT

007 DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

007 ROADS AND TRANSPORT

Problem / Issues / Challenges Objectives / Target Settings Policies and strategies Programs / Projects / Activities

008 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES

012 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

014 URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAND USE

016 DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL

019 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

021 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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COMMUNICATION

027 WATER SERVICES

029 POWER SERVICES

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III. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

032 TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Problem / Issues / Challenges Objectives / Target Settings Policies and strategies

Programs / Projects / Activities

033 TOURISM

037 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

040 FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE GOAL

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IV. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

047 HOUSING

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EDUCATION

050 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM

054 TERTIARY EDUCATION

055 OTHER EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS

057 HEALTH

058 SOCIAL WELFARE AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

062 ELDERLY

064 PROTECTIVE SERVICES

066 POLICE AND JAIL MANAGEMENT

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FIRE PREVENTION

067 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

069 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

071 V. INSTITUTIONAL / ADMINISTRATIVE

DEVELOPMENT

073 ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

074 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

080 LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

084 BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION

086 PRIVATE SECTOR / CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION

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FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Problem / Issues / Challenges

092 REVENUE GENERATION

Policies and strategies Programs / Projects / Activities

092 EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT

094 BUDGETING

095 FINANCING

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I. OVERALL DEVELOPMENT VISION - MISSION

VISION

The Hon. Atty. ENRICO R. ECHIVERRI clearly pronounced his momentous Vision for the City‟s future development – “A Continuing Program of Sterling Performance and Good Governance.” With the continuous support and cooperation of the public, he assured everyone to expect better and bolder prospects for the City of Caloocan.

Caloocan has achieved reformation in every single field ranging from politics, economy, social diversity, culture and education, resulting to remarkable economic growth. This sets it apart from other cities in Metro Manila which have yet to attain political and economic stability.1

“The ECHIVERRI administration, therefore, shall pursue its present program of performance and good governance the E-C-H-I-V-E-R-R-I way where we envisioned a vibrant and progressive City that promotes…

Quality and affordable

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ducation

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lean and peaceful community Modern

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ealth services and housing Massive

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nfrastructure building

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ery efficient governance The

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mpowerment of the people

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evitalization of the urban landscape

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eformed Barangayan system; and An

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nvestment-friendly environment

MISSION

To build a responsible community

that respects the dignity, uniqueness, and diversity of its individual citizen;

of people, who respect their common historical and cultural heritage;

of people, who responsibly use their environment and finite resources;

of self-reliant, health and educated people, who are concerned with the well-being of their fellowmen;

with citizens, who have equal access to socio-economic opportunities and public resources; and

with citizens, who have compassion, especially for those who have less in life.

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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Rate of population growth in Caloocan City is increasing for the last ten years, much faster than its economic resources. The effect of this uncontrolled growth of people results to high incidence of dire poverty, increasing unemployment, flooding problems, waste management problems and traffic congestion. Moreover, the extent of urban basic services, namely housing, school facilities and health services cannot cover the requirements of the rapidly growing sectors of the population.

POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT

In 2010, there are about 87,597 families in Caloocan City or 31.03% of the number of households that are below the poverty threshold, estimated then at P 19,808.00. The threshold monthly income is the minimum required amount to meet all the nutrition requirements and other needs of a household of six members. About 16.95 % of all poor families in NCR can be found in Caloocan City. Another important concern is the alarming 29.51% difference average monthly family income of about P 19,323 in Caloocan City, from the NCR‟s average monthly family income of 25,025.00.

POVERTY INDICATOR 2010

INDICATOR CALOOCAN CITY Poverty Threshold (In Peso) 19,802 Extent of Poverty (In Number of

Households) 102,098

Poverty Incidence (%) 29.56

In 2010, there are about 102,098 families in Caloocan City or 29.56% of the total number of households that are below the poverty threshold estimated then at P19, 802. The threshold monthly income is the minimum required amount to meet all the nutrition requirements and other needs of a household of five members.

LABOR FORCE STATUS 2010 Caloocan City

Total Labor Force 960,798

Economically Active

Employed 532,394 Unemployed 76,752

Not Economically Active 351,652

Underemployed 8,199

Employment Rate 87.40%

Unemployment Rate 12.60%

Underemployment Rate 1.54%

Source: DOLE-NCR-CAMANAVA

As of 2010, the City‟s potential labor force was estimated at 960,798. Meanwhile, economically active force was posted at 609,146 (63.40%) of which 532,394 or 87.40% were employed and 76,752 or 12.60% are unemployed. On the other hand, labor force, which is economically inactive, was posted at 351,652 or 36.60%.

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DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AND FLOODING

At present, there are about 23 hectares of land area suffering from intensely severe flooding that causes risk to life and property, and large track of urban area experiencing seasonal inundation due to inefficient drainage system and tidal floods. As of 2010, several thousands of families whose safety are being compromised due to annual flush floods, lives along creeks and rivers and flood plain areas. Major causes of severe floods in Caloocan City, mostly center to river overflow, excessive rainfall and inadequate channel capacity. Generally, flat and low elevations of some portions are also prone to tidal floods particularly in portions of Dagat-Dagatan Development Project. Among areas classified as flood disaster prone areas are Maypajo (Isla San Juan) - Marulas Area, Portions of Dagat-Dagatan Area, La Loma Cemetery Wall, Libis Baesa Area, Malaria-Barracks, and some subdivisions in North Caloocan City.

Another significant cause of flooding in Caloocan City is land development consequences. Rapid development of urban settlements generally, in North Caloocan City, causes the replacement of vegetated and forested areas with (concrete and other non-permeable) pavements. To the same extent, the notable aftermath of urban development in the whole City, is the loss or reduction of natural waterways due to reclamation blockage8 and the conversion of some natural streams into underground drainage (op. Cited).

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Recent report shows that the total solid waste collected in Caloocan City estimates to run up to more than 718 tons per day or equivalent to 2,177 cubic meters. The continuous increase of volume of garbage generated corresponds to the additional cost for collection and handling. Furthermore, uncollected waste materials continuously contribute to worsening of flooding and outbreak of diseases.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION

About 19 intersections in South Caloocan City suffer from traffic congestion daily, especially during peak hours. Vehicle volume increase is remarkably seen within whole stretch of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) or C-4, those extents traversing Caloocan City. The intersection crossing the Bonifacio Monument Circle (EDSA - Rizal Ave. Ext.), bears the highest daily AM and PM Peak Hour Traffic at 6,679 and 4,664 respectively, with the total daily volume of 59,886.

Intersections in North Caloocan City also sustain serious traffic problems and affects transportation efficiency in general. Some of the intersection that stands congested during peak hours is Camarin - Old Zabarte Road Intersection, Camarin-Congressional Road Intersection, Malaria Road - Quirino Highway, and intersections at Bagong Silang Resettlement Project.

Among the number of causes of traffic congestion are narrow right of ways and sidewalks, inefficient bus or jeepney terminal facilities, street and market vendor, poor pavement, inadequate Traffic Management System (TMS), and inadequate road geometry.

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INCREASING HOUSING NEEDS AND URBAN BLIGHT

The housing problem in Caloocan City as well as within the rest of cities and municipalities in NCR has reached alarming proportions.

Urban blight and slum areas grow correspondingly with rate of housing shortage, wherein lack of affordable housing result to „squatting‟ and thereupon leads to urban congestion and deterioration of environmental condition of slum areas. The secondary problems that come from urban blights are the worsening structural condition within, health problems, increase in crime and declining public order situation. As of 2010, the City has an estimated number of 79,543 censused families who were living in danger areas, government properties, road right-of-way (ROW) and private properties. The increasing number of these settlers is brought about by rapid rate of rural-urban migration and intense poverty. There are several sites from different parts of the City that suffers socio-economic problems due to effect of urban blight.

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

The lack of valuable and critical social infrastructure, such as school and health facilities is one of the foremost development concerns in the City. The increase of population definitely brings greater demand for social service facilities.

For school year 2010-2011, enrollment in the public elementary level reached 155,158. These students have to fit themselves in 1,477 classrooms with a pupil classroom ratio of 1:105 doubling the current requirement ratio of 1:50. The enrollment further increases by 9.60% from the previous year.

The provision of adequate health facilities for underprivileged citizens of the City is likewise a critical infrastructure issue. As of 2010 there were only 15 hospitals operating in Caloocan City, of which 3 are government and 12 are private and a birthing home. One of the government hospitals is a special hospital for psychiatric patients. The two government hospitals have a total of 447 beds for needy patients while private hospitals have a total bed capacity of only 504. With the ratio of one bed for 1,551, Caloocan City has to build additional hospitals to meet the standard requirement of one bed for every one thousand population. The 41 health centers also need reconstruction and upgrading to be able to meet the PhilHealth accreditation for OPB (Out Patient Benefit Package) MCP (Maternal Care Package), and TB-DOTS (Direct observation Treatment, Short-course).

Population management is among the critical factors in augmenting sufficiency of social infrastructure and services within the City. In the last 20 years the development of resettlement areas and residential subdivisions in Caloocan City brought thereupon an exceptional rate of influx of people from various parts of the country. In 17 years, the annual growth rate increased from 3.56%, moreover, North Caloocan City specifically shows a stunning average growth rate of more than 6.5% annually. Confronting this phenomenon through application of appropriate prudent policy measures is becoming to be one of the biggest challenges for the City Government.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Caloocan City contains all types of air pollution sources and types of air pollutants. A large number of motor vehicles daily passing and „queuing‟ on major thoroughfares and various numbers of manufacturing facilities operating within the City have been contributing air contaminants over the years. Motor Vehicles, according to World Bank report, are the largest source of air pollution at 60% of the total pollution load, but the bulk of particulate matter, is still re-suspended soil (or dusts).

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High concentration of Lead (Pb) is found in Monumento area, of which in excessive concentration on human blood could cause neurological effects. The rise of concentration of motor vehicles on these areas where gasoline cars are double the number of public vehicles contributes to the increase of lead level.

Caloocan City, among all of its river ways and creeks, shares water streams that are physically apparent of contamination. Some of this natural surface drainage (which others are converted to canals) indicates turbid water filled with garbage and refuse wastes. Some of the streams that suffer pollution problems are Tullahan River, Saluysoy River - DDDP Peripheral Canal, Maligaya Creek, Casili Creek, Panaca Creek, and some tributaries in North Caloocan City.

Sewage is also considered as the foremost surface water contaminant. With the expected increase of Population of Caloocan City in year 2000, at about 1.35 million, the City‟s populace shall generate about 47.25 tons/day (t/d) of BOD waste from domestic sewage.

INSTITUTIONAL PROBLEMS IN THE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES

Delivery of front line services has also been a recent development concern in the City. For number of years, institutional setbacks and constraints further aggravate the effect of usual fiscal resource problems in local development administration. Major institutional elements contributing to the delay and inefficiency of delivering local government services are clear definition of organizational roles, weak coordination, technical and administrative capability, political stability, public participation in development, political boundary disputes, and legislative support.

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

DECREASE POVERTY INCIDENCE AND REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

The City Government approach poverty problems under two strategic considerations: (1.) the amount and the rate of household income, (2.) the level of living standard or ability to benefit from basic services.

Conditions affecting sufficiency of household income are availability of employment opportunities, capacity to go into profitable enterprise and accessibility to commodities with reduce market price -- cutting household expenditures. In response to the said conditions, the City Government shall provide measures to generate employment, addressing needs of both employers and the active labor force. Likewise, development policies shall also focus on development of micro-scale enterprises and formation of cooperatives which services could secure the minimum daily living requirement of the urban poor.

Level of poverty is also a measure of level of living standard or the ability to access and benefit from basic services available within the community. Policies, on this matter, should also center on the equitable distribution and augmentation of valued infrastructure and institutional services.

UPLIFT LEVEL AND EXTENT OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE

SERVICES

Staking to expanded public capital investments is an essential approach in achieving sustainable development. The problems of drainage waste management, traffic engineering, school and health facilities, and housing, requires engineering solutions that are usually capital-intensive in type. However, policy solutions such as land use control, promotion of community participation, information and education, among others are supporting measures that are also necessary in accomplishing development targets.

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PROMOTE A LIVABLE AND ACCEPTABLE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

Advancement of an efficient land use pattern optimizes public capital expenditures, which in turn improves private sector productivity. The uncontrolled growth of built-up areas brings urban blight, contributes to propagation of slum areas, causes traffic congestion, misspends common economic resources such as time and energy, and even leads to jeopardizing life and property.

DEVELOP INSTITUTION BUILDING MEASURES

Development planning and management are tools that require a strong and effective institutional mechanism that will assure sustainability and success of local development. Plans must evolve on the formulation of continuous long-term capacity building especially on areas of frontline services and development administration. Team building, multi-sectoral consultation and capability upgrading are traditional strategies that are important to involve in performing development works.

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II. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT

Urban growth in Caloocan City is plainly an integral fraction of the total regional development in Metropolitan Manila. Location of various land using activities and intensity of urban problems are basic results of complex socio-economic growth trends and public and private sector decisions transpiring not only within few cities and Municipalities, but in the whole entire region. However, whatever is the direction of urban expansion; various developments taking place in the City create manifold social and environmental illnesses that need to be immediately addressed in the context of regional concerns and challenges. Similarly, to achieve the long-term vision of the City Executive, that is the eradication of dire poverty, unemployment, and crime, the need to employ development planning and growth management approaches is foremost on the agenda of local governance. One of the measures essential in curving or minimizing negative environmental and social impacts of urban development is the establishment of a physical framework plan through certain growth strategies. Such requirement also becomes vital to rationalize urban growth in long-term period.

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ROAD (BGY. 168) RIZAL AVE. EXT. REHABILITATION

As a whole, the objective of physical growth strategy in Caloocan City is to manage development and land using activities towards realizing a more efficient land use pattern for the City and the greater Metro Manila area. The approach specifically hopes to achieve the following:

Minimize travel time and distances between dwelling and working areas as well as between production and supply points of urban goods and services.

Implore among all sectors the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the urban environment. Promote a more cost-effective provision of public infrastructure and facilities, which subsequently

optimizes the use of resources for local development.

DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Due to increase of vehicular traffic, road congestion has become constant everyday and everywhere in Caloocan City (similar to rest of Metro Manila‟s Cities and Municipalities). The major reason for this congestion is the need for more road infrastructure along with the required road maintenance management system. Though government agencies constructed and completed a number of road improvement projects, still gap between road supply and compounding demand for road use is broadening. Development of transport infrastructure, management of intersections and transport corridors, road maintenance, “missing links” between different major arterial roads, public education and enforcement of public transportation regulations were seen as the foremost issues impeding road development and aggravating traffic condition on roads. Equity in transportation services, especially public modes, is also a serious issue, since it directly affects the accessibility of low-income road users to their workplaces. Areas that essentially account specific issues affecting traffic congestion are on road development, public transport services, traffic management, and urban development and land use.

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ROAD AND TRANSPORT

GOALS

To provide equitable, sustainable and efficient road and transportation services that promotes public health and safety, greater mobility of goods and services and development of local economy.

DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Foremost constraints that affect development of roads and transportation sector are;

Institutional capability to manage demand growth for more road infrastructures and transport services; Funding and lengthy legal procedures in acquiring new right-of-ways;

Delayed implementation of on-going circumferential roads (primary arterial roads); Increasing number of registered motor vehicles

More opportunities however are present to improve local transport and traffic situation.

First, is the increasing demand for additional jeepney and tricycle routes in different areas of the City (as described under the preceding analysis), that assures viability of public transport operation. Second, social acceptance of car-use restraint measure like the Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) serves as a suitable test program for future implementation of “small-scale” traffic demand and restraint measures within Caloocan City.

Third, emerging urban development opportunities on different parts of the City requires construction of new inter-modal terminal facilities.

Fourth, planning and frontline organizations of the City Government are improving on field of information and database management systems.

Lastly, strengthening of links between government institutions and private organizations such as the City Development Council because of frequent and regular consultations and coordination.

ROADS DEVELOPMENT

PROBLEM / ISSUES / CHALLENGES

Inadequate road network connectivity and linkages between national and city roads

 Most NCR cities and municipalities including Caloocan City need a long-term road network development program that would improve its road connectivity and linkages. National agencies, namely DPWH, DOTC and MMDA, recently prepared a master plan for the construction of primary arterial roads such as urban highways and expressways; of which LGU‟s should subsequently augment with long-term plans for City road network development and road improvement. The said plan would consist of proposals for priority road and traffic engineering projects, including investment or funding program for 10 to 20 year horizon period.

Need for a suitable operational policy, system, procedures, technique, in evaluating priority road projects

 Road system of cities and municipalities are classified according to political and administrative jurisdictions such as National, Local and Barangay roads. Most LGU‟s do not give enough attention to “functional” classification of roads in prioritizing road projects. Recent studies (MMUTIS) recommend the “hierarchy (or order of importance) of road system” as one of the major consideration in planning and ranking of future road projects. Functional classification of roads includes definition of which are “arterial” (primary or secondary), “collector”, or “local” granting various conditions, such as volume capacity, type of transport modes serve, and other road characteristics.

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Delay in the implementation of Circumferential Roads (C-3 & C-4)

 Most of the major road projects administered by DPWH-URPO, such as C-3 and C-4 roads encounter undue delays in implementation due to legal and financial constraints. The slack in implementing these projects causes further traffic congestion since current road space requirements are not readily met.

Increase in peak hour traffic density (decreasing level of service) on some local roads and intersection due to its dilapidated physical condition.

 Common observation indicates that many roads endure higher traffic density and long queuing of vehicles partly caused by its poor pavement and drainage conditions. In response to the issue, local engineers would soon implore more effective road maintenance system including capability upgrading of their technical staff. Means to optimize use of total budgeted funds for road projects also has to prosper to approach the problem, alongside with the development of “in-house” management capability of local implementing departments – (more number of projects are recommended to be done by administration).

OBJECTIVES / TARGET SETTINGS

To develop viable road network linkages between various arterial roads or national roads from at least six (6) existing roads

To formulate a five (5) year master plan on policies and objectives, plans and program, techniques, procedures and practices on road project planning, programming, and implementation of future road networks.

To implement road improvement projects that would increase level of existing road services (or to decrease traffic congestion/ density)

To improve pavement and drainage condition of at least 80% of existing City Roads needing repair and maintenance

To improve pavement and drainage condition of at least ten (10) National Roads

To improve the administration, coordination, supervision and control over planning, designing, construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges and other local engineering and public work projects.

To improve capability of the line agency (City Engineering Dept) in delivering “in-house” support services through acquisition/ installation of electronic database system for project management applications, acquisition of various units of heavy equipment, and digital survey equipments

POLICIES / STRATEGIES

Preparation, promotion and operation of a comprehensive road development program shall be the mainstream policy and strategy in the development of all road infrastructure in the City

Improvement of City‟s existing local and national road with opportunities to expand road network connectivity shall be the priority road project on the City‟s annual investment plan.

Functional classification (role and importance of each road), demand characteristics and network capacity (population serve and future traffic volume); shall serve as principal consideration in priority ranking of all proposed road projects

Planning and implementation of road improvement projects shall give attention to –

 extending the “economic life span” of roads prudent use of available capital resources;

 effect reduction of vehicle operating costs (VOC); and journey time towards immediate road users  promotion of public, health, safety and convenience

The City Government shall promote policies and measures concerning participation of academic and financing institutions and other organizations on providing technical assistance to its local implementing agencies on planning, budgeting, programming, and implementation of local infrastructure projects

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PROGRAMS / PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES

Project / Program Title:

Preparation of a City Road Network Master Plan - Road Network Assessment, Road Capacity Inventory.

Project Description Functional / Hierarchy Classification, Review and Analysis of National and City Roads (Arterial, Collector, Local)

Annual training courses on Transportation Planning and Traffic / Transport Engineering for local transport planners, traffic engineers

Implementing Agency CED DPSTM

CPDD UP-NCTS Funding Grant / Local Fund (FY 2011-2013)

Amount

Project / Program

Title: Annual Road Network Improvement Program Project Description -

Component 1:

Road Capacity Assessment/ Improvement of planned connecting roads and bridges (“missing links”)

 Congressional Road Deparo Road Connecting Road link  Zapote Street – Aurora Street Connecting Road link

 Camarin Road - Quirino Highway Connecting Road Link (via Crispulo Street – Purificacion Street)

 Proposed Connecting Concrete Bridge -- Paulino Compound - King Solomon Street- Phase -V BSRP via Camarin (Matarik) Creek

Project Description - Component 2:

Evaluation / planning / programming/ budgeting / financing / R.O.W. acquisition / construction of proposed road widening projects

 Planned total 18.00 meter R.O.W. clearing w/ lot acquisition and improvement of Tullahan / Tandang Sora Road – Feasibility Study

 Planned total 22.00 meter R.O.W. clearing and improvement of General Luis Street – Feasibility Study

Conduct regular coordinative meetings with DPWH NCR / URPO on the implementation of C-3 and C-4 Projects

Implementing Agency CED

DPWH-NCR (TMMED)

CPDD

Funding Source Grant / Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

Project Description -

Component 3: C-3 (Sgt. Rivera St.) / R-9 (A. Bonifacio Avenue) Interchange Project Implementing Agency DPWH-NCR (URPO)

Funding Source National Fund (FY 2011) Amount PHP 650,000,000

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PROGRAMS / PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES (cont‟.)

Project / Program

Title: Annual Road Capacity Improvement Project Project Description -

Component 1:

Three (3) -Year planning, programming, and construction of dilapidated portions and drainages of existing City Roads

 Proposed construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of 250 City Roads and

Road Drainages

 Proposed construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of Two (2) Bridges Implementing Agency City Engineering Department

Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount 2,247,581,638.00

Three (3) - Year planning, programming, and construction of portions and drainages of existing and new National Roads

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Deparo – Bagumbong Road Central Luzon Leprosarium Road Samson Road

Deparo-Camarin Road West Service Road (NLEX)

Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Gen. San Miguel Street

SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

C-3 Road

Epifanio de los Santo Avenue (EDSA) Proposed Improvement of 10th Avenue Implementing Agency DPWH-NCR (TMMED)

Funding Source National Fund ( FY 2011) Amount P 153,120,910.00

Project / Program

Title: Capability Upgrading on Project Management / Project Engineering Project Description -

Component 1:

Capability Upgrading of Construction Management Division, City Engineering Dept. Conduct annual training / refresher courses on Project Management that include

but not limited to road network planning and design; road project evaluation (feasibility study); site investigation; project management; construction management; and project engineering

Acquisition / Installation of PC server / work stations w/ Application Programs, and other peripherals/ accessories for infrastructure planning and project management, Acquisition of four (4) sets of survey equipment such as digital transits (Total

Station), GPS data collector w/ GIS Program, peripherals, and other accessories. Upgrading of Material Testing Unit, City Engineering Department

 Acquisition / installation of new material testing equipment  Improvement of Material Testing Facilities / Buildings

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Capability Upgrading of Construction Management Division, City Engineering Dept. Upgrading and repair of Motor Pool facilities

 Installation of Motor Pool Garage, and vehicle maintenance equipments Acquisition of new road maintenance equipment

 Pay Loader – One (1) Unit

 Six (6) Wheeler Dump Trucks – Three (3) Units,  Ten (10)-Ton Road Roller One (1) Unit,

 Mighty Mite - One (1) Unit

 Jack Hammer w/ 300 psi Compressor – One (1) Unit,  Grader – One (1) Unit

 Service Vehicle – Two (2) Units  Backhoe – One (1) Unit

Implementing Agency CED

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Deficiency on public transportation routes and ancillary facilities

 Operation of buses, jeepneys and tricycles (motorcycle with sidecar) in MMA are complementary rather than competitive. Most areas are provided with relatively better transportation services than before. SUV Taxi‟s on fixed route has been rapidly increasing due to growing demand for a convenient mode of journey. However, large areas within the City are not being served even by fixed-route, low-fared “jeepneys”. Tricycle services (Para-transit vehicle) charges higher than jeepneys since it provides “door-to-door” transportation for commuters.

Inefficiency of a number of public transport drivers in giving adequate and convenient transport services caused by their frequent traffic violations, over-charging and cutting trips

 Behavior of some drivers, commonly of jeepneys and tricycles, follow the usual problems of frequent traffic violations and poor service, such as over-charging and cutting trips. Cooperation of transportation groups and operators with local traffic enforcers is essential to respond to the said problems. As part of productive measures for these problem, the City Government could provide other support services to drivers and operators by mobilizing transport groups on forming cooperatives, training on road courtesy and safety, and constructing community facilities (offices and multipurpose hall) for transport groups.

Shortage of commuter transport vehicles during emergencies and calamities

 In numerous man-made emergencies (such as transport service stoppage or strikes) and natural calamities, shortages of transport vehicles are common dilemma for commuters. The multi-sector committee of the City Development Council (CDC) recommends that LGU must provide high occupancy vehicles like buses for stranded commuters as among its emergency response measure to augment demand for emergency transport. Most of disasters whether man-made or natural (e.g. typhoons, earthquake, fire spread, chemical accident, etc.) causes to block roadways and bridges, and damage utility “lifelines”, prompting the City Government to further prepare future emergency rerouting plans in case these accidents or emergencies happened.

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To provide additional and new public transport routes and franchises to wanted areas. To improve terminal facilities and develop a coded waiting sheds along existing routes

To promote traffic and safety education and cooperative development among transport groups.

To provide emergency vehicles for commuters affected by transport shortages cause by natural or man-made emergencies.

Improvement of public transportation services shall be given preference and priority in formulation of all local traffic management policies and measures.

To improve management of existing public transport services terminating in the City, all Public Transport Vehicles shall be color coded and bear identification markings according to their routes and location of their terminals.

Project / Program

Title: Public Transport Route and Services Improvement Program Project Description -

Component 1:

Conducting of re-routing study and designing new route lines for at least four (4) selected areas needing public transport services,

Provide administrative and legal assistance in establishing new public transport franchises

Implementing Agency DPSTM / NCTS

Identification and Improvement of existing public transport terminals needing amenities and services

Identification and development of at least twenty (20) loading and unloading sheds and loading bays along selected roads

Implementing Agency DPSTM / CED / CPDD Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

Organize jeep / tricycle drivers and transport / cooperative association Conduct annual training on road courtesy and safety, and traffic rules and

regulations to transport organizations

Implementation of color coding for passenger “jeepneys” per terminal and destination

Acquisition and operation of at least four (4) Buses

Implementing Agency DPSTM / LTFRB

Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Imbalance traffic demand and supply – Current volume of traffic is more than the existing road capacity

The number of person trips is projected to grow by 1.73 times from 1996 to 2015. Computed per year, trip volume currently increases in an average of 0.09 times per year. Generally, recent findings show that traffic load on roads will increase twice its capacity due to growth of private modal share. Traffic volume is expected to exceed road capacity by ratio of 1.3 and can reach up to 4.0 in 15 years if nothing will be done (MMUTIS, 1998). Number of cars in the metropolitan region is expected to increase abruptly in the future due to increase in income level as well as population. Accordingly, Caloocan City is expected to experience negative effect from car volume increase. Latest LTO-Caloocan City report on number of registered vehicles shows a significant increase of vehicle registration from 1998 to 2006 at 9,700 units. Critical areas foreseen to sustain traffic volume increases, due to growth of private modal share, are districts within vicinities of A. Bonifacio Monument, EDSA and Rizal Avenue Extension. Moreover, most residential areas within North Caloocan, with its growing population, are likely to bear the same condition. According to MMUTIS reports, residential areas has the most number of travel demand (47% of the total) followed by educational facilities (18 to 19%). To add, those who belong to car-owning households make more trips than non-car owning households.

Need for a more systematic (scientific) means of solving traffic problems – such as use of traffic surveys or traffic database in forming traffic solution (MMUTIS, 1998)

 Recurring Traffic congestion is also caused by lack of systematic approach in forming traffic management solutions and deterioration of traffic engineering devices. There is also deficiency of central planning database leading to conflicting results of planning exercises. Local and national planning agencies manage own sets of data; thus, information forecasts are based on different measures and assumptions. However, the City has enough databases on records of jeepney and bus routes, including particulars on tricycle and pedicab operation, but needs periodical updating. Traffic impact studies must be conducted periodically including public transport surveys, traffic volume surveys and parking surveys.

 Traffic congestions cause from Increasing traffic density, queue time approaching major intersections and deterioration of traffic engineering devices and delineators (traffic signals, curbs, medians, pavement markings)

 A number of major intersections show noticeable higher density of vehicle on all legs mostly during peak hours. Traffic congestions are common on said intersections that results delay in travel time and long queuing of vehicles. The UP-NCTS recently sponsored the Small-Scale Traffic Improvement Measure Study (STRIMMS) that assesses condition of problem intersections within NCR (including three intersections within City of Caloocan) through daily observation and traffic volume survey. The STRIMM recommended viable traffic engineering solutions like geometric improvements and putting in pavement markings / traffic delineators on their target intersections and suggest to continue on to perform the same assessment by the City Government on the rests of the City‟s junctions.

Commuter safety – requirements for more loading / unloading sheds, loading bays, and street lights along major roads

 The CDC multi-sector committee identified declining level of road safety as an important issue under the roads and transportation sector. A transport cooperative group recognizes the deficiency of commuter loading and unloading facilities and not enough street lamps along roads as one of the serious problem that commuters are facing with. Riding public almost always waits for their ride at any part of the road and in time endanger their safety from rushing vehicles. Concerned groups from the recent CDC consultations reaffirm the need to assess jeepney and bus routes and identify specific areas where waiting sheds for commuters, as well as needed streetlights, can be immediately installed.

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(TDM) (i.e. car restraints, closing of roads for pedestrians, etc) toward managing volume and direction of traffic (vehicle & pedestrian) to and from traffic congested areas

To conduct traffic assessment and studies on identified traffic problem areas.

To provide immediate traffic engineering solutions to existing intersections and arterial roads needing pressing attention.

To continuously upgrade administrative and technical capability of local traffic management units. To provide additional traffic enforcers on major intersections and corridors at North Caloocan City

The City Government shall promote policies and measures concerning participation of academic and financing institutions and business organizations on

 Providing technical assistance to its local agencies on Local Traffic Management education and training;

 Partnerships on project planning, budgeting and programming of traffic improvement projects The City of Caloocan shall preferably prioritize conventional and “non-capital intensive” policy measures in all aspects of short-term local traffic management system planning, installation and enforcement. (less number of heavy infrastructure such as construction of new road right-of-way, construction of inter-change, and above grade structures)

Project / Program

Title: Road Traffic Management and Engineering Improvement Program Project Description:

Component 1

RED (RECOM Echiverri Discipline) Zone Project Intersection improvements for at least four (4) selected major intersections through;

 Geometric improvements of curbs and corners,  Channelization (as needed),

 New traffic signs and directions  Sidewalk improvement

 Pavement improvement,  Pavement markings Implementing Agency DPSTM / CED/ CPDD Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013)

Provision/ installation and improvement of median barriers at Three (3) Traffic Problem Areas Project Description:

Component 2

Provision/ installation and improvement of median barriers at Three (3) Traffic Problem Areas

 Almar Subd. Junction, Zabarte Road

 “Kiko” Junction, Sampaloc St. Camarin II Area D  Samson Road (Monumento to Lapu-Lapu)

 Median landscaping and installation of median Barrier at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)

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Project Description:

Component 2 (cont‟.) Installation of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Pavement. Markings along Samson _Road Installation of streetlight on 15 major streets

Implementing Agency CED ESS Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013)

Amount PHP 86,130,132.00

Project Description: Component 3

Plan for Installation of traffic signals on at least four (4) problem intersections for identification – Initial Traffic Assessments

Implementing Agency DPSTM UP-NCTS

MMDA-TEC CPDD Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013)

Amount

Project / Program

Title: Traffic Management and Traffic Engineering Capability Upgrading Program Project Description: Conduct annual training / courses on traffic management/ engineering/

enforcement, and establish

Establish local traffic information database system

 Acquisition / Installation of PC server / work stations w/ Application Programs, and other peripherals/ accessories for database management of traffic records

Implementing Agency DPSTM/ CED/ UP-NCTS/ CPDD Funding Source Grant / Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAND USE

Negative impact of large-scale commercial development particularly increase on traffic density (pedestrian & vehicle) and demand for a more suitable intermodal- terminals and locations

 Current large-scale urban development, such as malls and department stores generate trips and induces heavy increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic volume. For the whole of Metropolitan Manila, commercial trips account only 2% of total trip purpose. However everywhere, several shopping malls usually serve diverse services and amenities that attract large volume of shoppers, since mall services accommodate „super-markets‟, cinemas, fast foods and office spaces. Andres Bonifacio District has similar commercial centers that attract shoppers daily. On the other hand, the City Government has to give careful attention to planned development of North Rail, South Rail, and LRT Line 7, all terminating in the City that will soon generate investments on terminal facilities at different transit points. All areas surrounding these developments require workable transportation and traffic management plan that will serve as blueprint for future related projects and programs.

 Most intersections in Caloocan City experience typical terminal problems. Consequently, provision of appropriate inter-modal facilities and traffic management system in these future terminals is needed. Based on MMUTIS studies, key issues in developing terminal center on three particular extents. First, considerations should focus on the role of the public sector, in dealing with the importance of terminal construction and the restriction of provincial bus from entering CBD‟s. Public sector concern also focuses on the delineation of government‟s part (including the role of the City Government) in terminal development, and the capability to

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forecast future traffic situation and to coordinate with terminal developers. Second concern is the feasibility of building terminal in built-up areas, and lastly, application of appropriate approaches needed in station planning surrounding LRT and MRT terminals

Widespread illegal parking on several roads due to lack of parking areas of some buildings

MMUTIS study considers parking as not a serious problem in the metropolis. However, compliance of buildings on parking rates provided under the National Building Code deserves valid attention. The non-compliance of some buildings, for required parking slots effects problem on traffic, since unmet parking demand results to unacceptable number of on-road parking. In major thoroughfares like Rizal Avenue Extension and EDSA, parking of vehicles at sidewalks is a common observation. Problem crops when pedestrians are impaired of their walk trips, and as they shift toward roadway they eventually obstruct vehicle flow.

SUMMARY OF CURRENT TERMINAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

(Joson, 1997) CBD‟s Suburban Area T E R M I N A L U S E R Public transport Passengers

Increasing walking distance in access, transfer

Increasing discomfort in waiting and access

Increasing danger in waiting, loading/ unloading

Increasing difficulties in transfer

Accessibility to truck routes Longer waiting time Lesser choice of destinations Safety of travel

Operators/ Drivers

Lack of turn-around space Lack of waiting spaces Lack of loading/ unloading places/facilities

Profitability

Other Road Users

Traffic congestion in terminal areas Non-availability of parking spaces From Government/

Overall National Economic Viewpoint

Increasing overall traffic cost due to increasing

bottleneck in terminal area Decreasing accessibility to economic growth centers

Decreasing development potentials at growth

centers

Increasing difficulties in route control and

management

Providing reasonable level of public transport service to isolated areas.

Incidence of illegal parking on several roads due to lack of parking areas of some buildings

MMUTIS study considers parking as not a serious problem generally within Metropolitan Manila. However, many buildings in Caloocan City do not comply on parking requirements provided under the National Building Code. The deficiency for required parking slots on number of buildings effects problem on traffic, since it always causes road-side parking that obstruct free flow of vehicles. In major thoroughfares like Rizal Avenue Extension and EDSA, parking of vehicles at sidewalks is a common observation. Problem crops when pedestrians are impaired of their walk trips, and as they shift toward roadway they eventually obstruct vehicle flow.

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Poor accessibility of buildings and roadways for specially disabled and elderly persons

Studies find traveling of disabled and elderly persons within the metropolis not very strenuous. Nevertheless, the result speaks more of the lack of awareness of the disabled and elderly in their rights for a convenient and safe travel on roads. To correct the problem, sidewalks need geometric improvements such as ramps for the disabled and probably employment of new pavement designs for visually impaired pedestrians.

Encroachment of buildings on portions of sidewalks and roadways

Some portions of major thoroughfares show encroachment of either building structures or fences. The intrusion of these structures on roads or in sidewalks obstructs pedestrian and even affects traffic flow. Recent inventory of roads either major or collector warrants immediate response including all obstructions on right-of-ways. OBJECTIVES / TARGET SETTINGS

To formulate and prepare plans, policies, and strategies to manage congestions on surrounding commercial areas

To promote compliance with current building / zoning regulations that affects public health and safety such as lot setbacks/ easements, open space ratio, parking requirements, and accessibility.

All planned policies of the City Government on urban planning and urban management shall promote the Integration of transportation and urban development as a mainstream strategy in the improvement of commercial growth centers

The City Government shall promote policies and measures concerning participation of business sector in developing central business districts.

Promote annual program for training and development of local front-line personnel enforcing building and parking regulations

Stricter implementation of National Building Code on Setback and Easements and enforcement of Accessibility Law on Building and Road Design

Project / Program

Title: Prepare Revitalization Plan on Commercial Growth Centers Project Description –

Component 1

Prepare Revitalization/ Master Plan/ Renewal Plan for A. Bonifacio Monument Area and LRT Line 1 North Terminal Area

 Conduct traffic impact and urban design study/ assessment on areas within one (1) kilometer radius from study area

 Prepare Master Plan Study / Intermodal- Transport Terminal Development Study

Capability Upgrading training Program, on Building Regulations, Urban Design, and Fundamentals of Local Development Planning

Project Description – Component 2

Updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Implementing Agency CPDD/ DPSTM/ CED/ UP-NCTS/ UP-SURP/ NHI Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013)

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DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL

GOAL

To mitigate effect of flooding to life and property and save significantly on cost of damages from future floods, through integrated2, systematic and viable development and implementation of drainage infrastructure sewerage and waterways improvement plans and programs.

1. Need for the preparation of a viable and operational Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan

The City Engineering Department recently drafted a proposed drainage network improvement plan that indicates the exact location of future drainage lines in the City. However, the said Department recommended for further spearheading engineering study on the current drainage condition of the City that includes tide monitoring, actual run-off volume measurements and drainage capacity assessments. The study shall eventually serve as reference for the design of future drainage system.

2. Decreasing capacity of natural surface drainages due to siltation cause by natural erosion of slopes along rivers and unstable condition of riverbanks

Reports determine that erosion, and landslides at critical slopes, particularly in North Caloocan, periodically occur especially during rainy season. The rising number of local population and pace of land development reduces open spaces with vegetative cover, and eventually causes large volume of surface run-offs bringing along topsoil along riverbanks and eventually reduces capacity of natural surface drainages. In installing appropriate flood control measures, drainage engineers has to give consideration in stabilizing first critical slopes along rivers.

3. Frequent flooding at low-lying areas due to Inadequate capacity of drainage system at coastal flood plains (DDDP) and roadways, missing waterways and concrete covering of creeks and rivers

The volume of water flow on rivers and drainage system, more than its full capacity is what‟s normally called flood flow. Even without excessive rainfall, flood occurs in the City because of inadequate capacity of existing drainage and waterways. The said problem also affects quality of surface waters (turbidity, decline of DO level) due to long past backfilling and flow diversion of creeks and rivers (mostly on subdivision development), along with concrete covering of existing waterways (usually done through number of Barangay projects). Observation also shows that existing channels or creeks constrict from their original width. These type of drainage problem compounds flooding and require construction of additional drainage network system to compensate the loss of original capacity.

4. Un-coordinated diggings, on all construction of roads, utilities, and drainage projects

Daily observation indicates that periodical digging and other projects doing excavation contributes to the sedimentation of drainage channels. The coordination and scheduling of all these projects require solution through adaptable management and coordination system at local level.

5. Untreated sewage and absence of Sewage Treatment Facility

The disposal of domestic sewage on storm drains causes pollution problem and heavy concentration of residues at drainage channels. During consultations with the CDC TWG / functional committee, City Engineer reported that existing Sewerage Facility in Dagat-Dagatan do not exactly serve Caloocan City making all sewage discharging from septic tanks do not pass through any treatment facility.

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6. Need to conduct survey of boundaries along legal easements of Natural Surface Drainages (Creeks and Waterways)

The CDC TWG Functional Committee recognizes that most existing rivers particularly in North Caloocan City seemingly do not have any survey record on DENR Bureau of Land that would guide developers and lot owners in developing their properties containing streams of waterways. The issue causes diversions of existing streams of waterways along or under roadways, constructing concrete culverts, and eventually reduces the drainage capacity of the drainage system.

The primary objective of flood control is to minimize as much as possible, the loss of life and property, attributable to incidence of flood. Flood control is not an absolute prevention that results to the complete absence of flood, but rather a measure that reduces damages caused by this flood. Flood control is simply a mitigating measure, characterized according into structural and non-structural standards and designs. In case of Caloocan City‟s drainage condition, structural measures recommendable include various flood embankment infrastructures, and channel improvements such as river dredging and construction of cut-off channels. Non-structural measure, such as zoning requirements and reduction of flood run-offs, are also feasible approaches in controlling flood damages. Zoning regulations and building zoning plans provide regulations that preserve right-of-ways for future drainage channels. Run-off reduction on the other hand, is usually comprised of land treatment measures such as vegetative cover, terracing and contour plowing, and construction of various water retention ponds among others.

Based on above concepts, the CDC TWG Functional Committee resolved to pursue within the following three (3) – year planning period the following objectives:

To prepare drainage and sewerage master plan / flood control program for long-term development. To stabilize embankment along all major river systems

To improve channel capacity of all drainage lines needing improvement and remove all type of obstructions along natural drainage

To improve coordination with DPWH and Utility Companies on construction of drainages and underground utility lines

Promote Multi-Sectoral / Multi-Agency participation in the development of a Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan

Set priority for periodical dredging and rehabilitation of damaged and dilapidated portion of

main waterways / creeks

Charge damage fees to utility companies for unfinished work or road infrastructure

Program / Project

Title: Formulation of a Comprehensive Drainage and Sewerage Master Plan Project Description: Formation of a Technical Working Group that would set up coordination,

analysis, and preparation of City Drainage Master Plan

Conduct flooding survey, drainage analysis, assessment of drainage capacity, and other similar studies

Implementing Agency CED/ DPWH/ MWSI/ CPDD/ Consultant Funding Source Grant / Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

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Program / Project Title:

Drainage Improvement and Rehabilitation Program

Dredging of seven (7) creeks, Lateral / Peripheral Canals (Including Rip-Rapping of 15.00 m segment of Casili Creek)

Rip-Rapping of eight (8) creeks/ rivers/ subdivision drainages

Construction of eight (8) Box Culvert on Roads / Creeks (Including Embankment of Tullahan River)

Improvement, rehabilitation of fifty (50) road drainage Implementing Agency CED/ DPWH (TMMED)

Funding Source Grant / Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount P 518,182,068.00

Acquisition of new drainage maintenance equipments

Vac-Master Siphon Truck – 1Unit Dump truck – 1 Unit

Jack Hammer w/ 3000 psi compressor – 1 Unit Service vehicle, - 1 Unit

Mighty Mite Road Roller – 1 Unit Implementing Agency CED

Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

Clearing of easements and construction of embankments along major river courses

Environmental Survey of all Household and Structures at 3.00M easement along Riverbanks

Charting and Technical Survey of legal easements along Creeks

Construct terracing, cribs and other embankment along all major river systems – Feasibility Study / Detailed Engineering

Implementing Agency ESS/ TWG-Local WAQMA Group Funding Source Local Fund (FY 2011-2013) Amount

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

High level Particulate Matter or “soot” and “dust” on traffic congested roadways and industrial areas

 Valenzuela monitoring station consistently indicates high level of particulate matter that can cause upper respiratory illnesses to local populace, if blown by northeasterly winds during dry season. It is also important to identify which type of industry in the City emits high level of sulfur dioxides and other industrial gas emission in order to enforce appropriate measures. One positive approach that can be adopted is through promotion of energy saving measure. According to a study, SO2 emission in a steel factory can be reduced to 33%through

employment of energy saving steps; by 42% through conversion to a fuel with lower sulfur content; while end-of-pipe solutions (pollution control equipment such as scrubbers, EP‟s and filter bags) contributed only a reduction of 25%.

Contributing role of motor vehicles in the increase of air pollution loads

 Public transportation such as diesel-powered jeepneys, buses and taxis can cause serious particulate air quality and “black smoke” problems on all the city‟s major streets.. One type of Travel Demand Measure (TDM)

Caloocan Urban Proposal

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CALOOCAN CITY

MEDIUM TERM

DEVELOPMENT

PLAN

2011 - 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. OVERALL MISSION - VISION

001

Vision

001

Mission

001

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND

CHALLENGES

002

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

005

II. INFRASTRUCTURE AND

UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT

007

DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

007

ROADS AND TRANSPORT

008

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES

012

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

014

URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAND USE

016

DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL

019

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

021

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNICATION

027

WATER SERVICES

029

POWER SERVICES

030

III.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

032

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

033

TOURISM

037

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

040

FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE GOAL

044

IV.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

047

HOUSING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDUCATION

050

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM

054

TERTIARY EDUCATION

055

OTHER EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS

057

HEALTH

058

SOCIAL WELFARE AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

062

ELDERLY

064

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

066