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Kyte, R. (n.d.). A good transport system must be easy and convenient to use, fast, safe, clean and affordable. Retrieved from http://www.global-briefing.org/2012/07/a-good-public-transport-system-must-be-easy-and-convenient-to-use-fast-safe-clean-and-affordable.

A good public transport system must be easy and convenient to use, fast, safe, clean & affordable. A key feature is that they integrate multiple technologies, such us metro rail, light rail, bus rapid transit and basic bus services.

Kyle (n.d.) said that a good public transport systems are an essential part of safe, clean and affordable transport for development from a social perspective, public transport is often the only means of transportation for the poor. Without it… work opportunities only within walking distance, … improve their livelihood opportunities…greater access to education, health care, and recreation… for senior citizens, people with disabilities and children. Public transport is also their mean means of mobility.

How about the middle class or well- off that still use public transport? I believe that everyone in our society gets affected by the country’s transport system one way or another. I can use the info that I found here and materialize it into my extended definition paper.

Benefits of Good System of Roads. (2010, July 15). Retrieved from http://constructionfield.net/benefits-of-good-system-of-roads/

The article talks about the benefits of a good transportation system and its benefits to the country’s economy. A good transport system will only bring positive effects to a country. It tells us numerous ways to have a good transport system.

I can use the information here for my paper.

Pedroso, K. (2013, July 6). IN THE KNOW: Traffic congestion in Metro Manila | Inquirer News. Retrieved from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/439233/in-the-know-traffic-congestion-in-metro-manila

The Philippines has lost more than 1.5 trillion pesos since 2001 due to traffic which has led to loss of productivity. As of this date, the Philippines continues to lose more and more each day because of the horrible transport system in the country,

Pedroso (2013) said that The Philippines has been losing billions of pesos due to traffic congestion over the years. Earlier in 1999, studies by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and the Department of Transportation and Communication placed annual losses due to traffic in Metro Manila at P140 billion. Of this figure, P40 billion went to direct losses, such as wasted gasoline, lost labor hours, employment of traffic aides, and wasted electricity, while P100 billion went to indirect losses, like missed business opportunities and reduced capital inflow due to investors shying away from the country, among others.

Ranada, P. (2014, February 13). Commuters to gov't: Limit cars to half of the roads. Retrieved from http://www.rappler.com/nation/50423-share-road-public-transport-air-pollution

The article talks about the problems in our transport system and the possible solution to end or minimize the problem that the country is facing every day. It is by “road diet” or limiting the number of vehicles in the roads by limiting the roads available. This

Oposa (n.d.) said that if you have less road, then people will seek to improve collective transport systems. We're changing the mindset. We don't have to have cars to move from one point to another. "Only 1% of Filipinos own cars. But look, all of the roads are given to them. The

article also speaks about social justice and the bad effects of our transport system which is focusing on air pollution.

preference for cars is a mindset cultivated by the "Hollywood" depiction of privilege. When we ride a car, we feel we are well-off. When we are commuting, we feel "kawawa" (pitiful).

Transportation in the Philippines - WikiPilipinas: The Hip 'n Free Philippine Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved February 15, 2014, from http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Transportation_in_the_Philippines

This article has the list of the Philippine’s different modes of transportation. This includes rail roads, metro rail, taxis, horse carriage, tricycles, and the ever colourful jeepneys for land transportation and ferries, ships and bangkas for water transportation. Finally there are numerous airports in the Philippines that offer air transport both nationally and internationally.

I can use the info here to compare them to the country’s with a good transport system so we can access what is wrong with ours.

Santiago, R. S. (2012, October 11). Taming the traffic beast of Metro Manila. Retrieved from http://www.rappler.com/thought-leaders/15854-taming-the-traffic-beast-of-metro-manila

This article is has a lot of things to say about ways to beat the traffic congestion that is always happening in the Philippines. He talks about the little things and the political things that made the Philippines achieve such a bad road system.

Santiago (2012) said that The unfortunate fact is that government has neglected our urban public transport system – except for the occasional building of bus stops and loading bays, and recurring plans to build provincial bus terminals and ban them from urban roads. It has focused on expensive urban rail lines - which are necessary but hardly sufficient, and takes

very long implementation times. Even the enforcement of yellow lanes – meant to improve bus travel times - is flawed.

Transport in Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved February 15, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Singapore

This article has information about the public transport system of Singapore. A country known to have a very good and reliable transport system. Singapore’s transportation facility is world class and now that it is trying to implement ITS or intelligent transport system, it will definitely take traffic control into sky height.

Singapore: Intelligent Transport System. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://cityclimateleadershipawards.com/singapore-intelligent-transport-system/

The article talks about the advanced transport system of the Singapore and their use of advanced technology to help create a world class transport system.

The author said that “We rely on innovative infocomm and ITS solutions to make roads safer and keep traffic flowing smoothly. ITS allow timely dissemination of traffic information which is key to help motorists take the best route to their destinations. The ITS solution also plays a role in protecting the environment and contributes towards cleaner air and better quality of life for Singaporeans. This makes Singapore a more liveable city and gives motorists more pleasant journeys on the roads.”