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The project will establish a modern public bus transport system in Davao City, the third largest city in the Philippines, with modern electric buses and Euro-5 standard diesel buses, standardized operations and reliable timetables, an intelligent transport system to support bus operation, designated bus stops with shelters and lighting, and designated bus lanes in selected road sections. The project is part of the efforts of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to improve the public transport system in the Philippines by creating a reliable, safe, and comfortable passenger experience and by reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
Project Name Davao Public Transport Modernization Project
Project Number 45296-006
Country / Economy Philippines
Project Status Approved
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan 4324-PHI: Davao Public Transport Modernization Project
Ordinary capital resources US$ 1,014.69 million
Loan 8449-PHI: Davao Public Transport Modernization Project
Green Climate Fund US$ 50.00 million
Loan 8450-PHI: Davao Public Transport Modernization Project
ASEAN Infrastructure Fund US$ 10.00 million
TA 10120-PHI: Road Transport Project Implementation Support and Institutional Strengthening
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 500,000.00
Green Climate Fund US$ 500,000.00
The project will establish a modern public bus transport system in Davao City, the third largest city in the Philippines, with modern electric buses and Euro-5 standard diesel buses, standardized operations and reliable timetables, an intelligent transport system to support bus operation, designated bus stops with shelters and lighting, and designated bus lanes in selected road sections. The project is part of the efforts of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to improve the public transport system in the Philippines by creating a reliable, safe, and comfortable passenger experience and by reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. The system will (i) establish bus operation concession arrangements, engaging private bus operators with performance-based contracts; (ii) rationalize about 670 km of bus routes from more than 120 PUJ routes currently into about 30 routes, with four levels (i.e., metro Davao, Davao inter, Davao feeder, and Davao local), which will carry about 800,000 passengers per day; (iii) procure about 1,100 more energy-efficient buses that will be leased out to bus operators, of which 380 will be articulated electric buses to service metro Davao routes, while small and regular-sized Euro-5 standard diesel buses will service other bus routes; (iv) construct about 1,000 bus stops along bus corridors with shelters to protect passengers from the weather; (v) construct five bus depots and three bus terminals, and establish a bus driving school; (vi) implement minor road improvements, including identifying designated bus lanes for selected road sections, creating queue-jump lanes for buses, building pedestrian crossings near bus stops, and improving sidewalks near bus stops; and (vii) establish an ITS including bus priority traffic signaling; a bus operation control center; automatic fare collection system; and Wi-Fi connection in buses, terminals and depots, and other public waiting areas.
The project will not only create an efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally friendly public transport system, but will also incorporate the Philippines first ever just transition program for affected people by providing a comprehensive social development program. |
