| Project Detail |
Project Name
Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project Tranche 1
Project Number
52321-002
Country / Economy
Philippines
Project Status
Approved
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
Loan
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 ADBs 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 ADBs 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. |
