environmentally sustainable programs & policies basic

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT (EST)

Programs & Policies

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT QUEZON CITYBASIC INFORMATION ABOUT QUEZON CITY

Location: in the heart of Metro Manila, the national capital region of the PhilippinesCoordinates: 14o38’N, 121o2’ELand area: 166 sq. km. (one of the country’s biggest cities)Income class: 1st class, highly urbanized cityPopulation: 2.4 million (the country’s most populous city)Population density: 14,458 per sq. km.Population growth rate (average annual) : 1.9% PHILIPPINE MAP

Population is predominantly young:32% are less than 14 yearsLabor force: 1.02 million

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BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENTBASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT

MayorFeliciano Belmonte, Jr.

Vice MayorHerbert M. Bautista

• Congressional districts: 4; the biggest is District 2

• Barangays (smallest local government units): 142

• Annual government revenues: $140.8 M

BEST KNOWN FACTS ABOUT QUEZON CITYBEST KNOWN FACTS ABOUT QUEZON CITY

• Predominantly residential community (comprising 39% of the City’s land use)

• Served by the major highways and mass transit systems of Metro Manila

• Wholesale and retail trade predominates its business sector

• Has the most number of shopping malls in the country, with 17 scattered in every dense community cluster

• Reputed to be a health and wellness cluster because it has the most dense concentration of hospitals and health and fitness facilities

• Becoming known for its growing number of information technology facilities

• Predominantly residential community (comprising 39% of the City’s land use)

• Served by the major highways and mass transit systems of Metro Manila

• Wholesale and retail trade predominates its business sector

• Has the most number of shopping malls in the country, with 17 scattered in every dense community cluster

• Reputed to be a health and wellness cluster because it has the most dense concentration of hospitals and health and fitness facilities

• Becoming known for its growing number of information technology facilities

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Total Road length: 2,077 kms.Total Road length: 2,077 kms.: 154.96 Kms.: 167.59 Kms.: 148.97 Kms.: 1,502.44 Kms.: 103.26 Kms.

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Road Density: 0.128 kms./has.Road Density: 0.128 kms./has.

ROAD NETWORKROAD NETWORK

BASIC EST CONSIDERATIONSBASIC EST CONSIDERATIONS

DISTRIBUTION OF QUEZON CITY’S ROAD NETWORKamong its Congressional Districts

DISTRIBUTION OF QUEZON CITY’S ROAD NETWORKamong its Congressional Districts

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2,077Total Road Length (In kms)

13,538 has Total Land Area

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(In hectares)

2.53 MTotal Population (In Millions)

CITY


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TRANSPORT SYSTEMSTRANSPORT SYSTEMS

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LEGEND :MRT Line 2 (Aurora)MRT Line 3 (EDSA)MRT Line 4 (Quezon Ave.)LRT-1

Mode of transport is purely land-basedMode of transport is purely land-basedAverage distribution by type of vehicleAverage distribution by type of vehicle- Cars, light private vehicles: 82% - Jeepneys: 12%- Buses : 3%- Trucks : 2%

Light rail transit systems : - EDSA (MRT 3)- Aurora Blvd (LRT 2)

Tricycles : 20,607 units (confined to inner communities)


Other transport modesOther transport modes

2005 METRO MANILA ANNUAL AVERAGE

DAILY TRAFFIC FINDINGS

EDSA is the most traveled thoroughfare with an average of 159,610 vehicles per day (vpd) volume

Quezon Avenue is the second most used with an average vpdof 135,460

Commonwealth Avenue is third with 117,800 average vpd(TEC, 2005)

PREVAILING TRAFFIC SITUATION

PREVAILING TRAFFIC SITUATION


Two of the country’s longest and widest highways run thru a large part of Quezon City: EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue

Two of the country’s longest and widest highways run thru a large part of Quezon City: EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue

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LAND USE AND PLANNINGLAND USE AND PLANNING

The use of land around Quezon City is required to comply with a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. SP 918, Series of 2000 as amended by Ordinance No. 1369, Series of 2003), which has classified portions of the City into residential, commercial/ industrial, parks and institutional areas.

The use of land around Quezon City is required to comply with a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. SP 918, Series of 2000 as amended by Ordinance No. 1369, Series of 2003), which has classified portions of the City into residential, commercial/ industrial, parks and institutional areas.


INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CITYINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY

The City government created the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department, as the City’s first permanent department dedicated to keeping the environment clean and healthy

The City government created the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department, as the City’s first permanent department dedicated to keeping the environment clean and healthy

STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF ANTI-POLLUTION LAWS

Thru effective cooperation between national and local agencies

STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF ANTI-POLLUTION LAWS

Thru effective cooperation between national and local agencies

QUEZON CITY’S STRENGTHS & POTENTIALS QUEZON CITY’S STRENGTHS & POTENTIALS

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CONTINUOUS MASSIVE CITY INVESTMENTS IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTCONTINUOUS MASSIVE CITY INVESTMENTS IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT

CITY HAS THE LARGEST NETWORK OF INTERCONNECTING ROADS IN THE METROPOLIS

Accessibility is generally good in the southern districts, while the northern district is served by two major highways, Commonwealth Avenue and Quirino Highway

CITY HAS THE LARGEST NETWORK OF INTERCONNECTING ROADS IN THE METROPOLIS

Accessibility is generally good in the southern districts, while the northern district is served by two major highways, Commonwealth Avenue and Quirino Highway


City government’s investment, 2001- 2006: $ 76.4 million to create new access routes, and expand, widen and make concrete existing roads

City government’s investment, 2001- 2006: $ 76.4 million to create new access routes, and expand, widen and make concrete existing roads

PLANNED MAJOR ROAD AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WILL DECONGEST TRAFFIC IN CITY STREETS

PLANNED MAJOR ROAD AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WILL DECONGEST TRAFFIC IN CITY STREETS

MRT Line 4 (along Commonwealth Ave)EDSA North Rail Project Roosevelt Ave / EDSA InterchangeNorth Ave / EDSA InterchangeLa Mesa Tollway ProjectRepublic AveCongressional Avenue

MRT Line 4 (along Commonwealth Ave)EDSA North Rail Project Roosevelt Ave / EDSA InterchangeNorth Ave / EDSA InterchangeLa Mesa Tollway ProjectRepublic AveCongressional Avenue


STRONG PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRANSPORT RELATED AGENCIES (DPWH, DOTC, MMDA)STRONG PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRANSPORT RELATED AGENCIES (DPWH, DOTC, MMDA)

- Quezon City government has taken the initiative of removing obstructions, widening and improving even the national roads, which should be funded by the National Government

- In some instances, the city has also advanced right of way acquisition costs for the National Government

- Quezon City government has taken the initiative of removing obstructions, widening and improving even the national roads, which should be funded by the National Government

- In some instances, the city has also advanced right of way acquisition costs for the National Government

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STRENGTHS & POTENTIALSSTRENGTHS & POTENTIALS

QUEZON CITY HAS LARGE PARKS, INCLUDING ONE OF THE BIGGEST ECO-TOURISM PARKS IN THE COUNTRY

QUEZON CITY HAS LARGE PARKS, INCLUDING ONE OF THE BIGGEST ECO-TOURISM PARKS IN THE COUNTRY

The City is host to the 2,700 hectare La Mesa Eco-Park, a health and wellness focused eco-tourism area where vehicle access is limited at the entrance and walking is highly encouraged

The City is host to the 2,700 hectare La Mesa Eco-Park, a health and wellness focused eco-tourism area where vehicle access is limited at the entrance and walking is highly encouraged

STRENGTHS & POTENTIALSSTRENGTHS & POTENTIALS

THE CITY’S GROWING NUMBER OF METRO CENTERS FEATURE WIDE SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS CONNECTING PRACTICALLY ALL ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN EASY STROLLING DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER

THE CITY’S GROWING NUMBER OF METRO CENTERS FEATURE WIDE SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS CONNECTING PRACTICALLY ALL ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN EASY STROLLING DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER

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ROAD NETWORK DEFICIENCIESROAD NETWORK DEFICIENCIES- Lack of primary roads in the northern portion of the city to serve as

anchors for ensuing development of secondary and subdivision roads

- Lack of primary roads in the northern portion of the city to serve as anchors for ensuing development of secondary and subdivision roads

UNCOORDINATED ROAD LAYOUT IN SOME AREASUNCOORDINATED ROAD LAYOUT IN SOME AREAS- Presence of cul-de-sac and dead ends in some subdivisions- Presence of cul-de-sac and dead ends in some subdivisions

NARROW INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COLLECTOR ROADSNARROW INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COLLECTOR ROADS

- Some inter-neighborhood roads are insufficient in width, limiting public transport to tricycles and pedicabs which are extremely limited in capacity

- Some inter-neighborhood roads are insufficient in width, limiting public transport to tricycles and pedicabs which are extremely limited in capacity

CHALLENGES & CONCERNSCHALLENGES & CONCERNS

MISSING / “UNWALKABLE” SIDEWALKS IN SOME AREASMISSING / “UNWALKABLE” SIDEWALKS IN SOME AREAS- Adds to roadside friction as pedestrians are forced to use the

roadway - Adds to roadside friction as pedestrians are forced to use the

roadway DILAPIDATED TRAFFIC SIGNS & STREETSIGNSDILAPIDATED TRAFFIC SIGNS & STREETSIGNS- Pedestrians, commuters and drivers are lost in direction as directional

traffic and street signs are not easily readable / recognizable being not standardized in design and decrepit.

- Pedestrians, commuters and drivers are lost in direction as directional traffic and street signs are not easily readable / recognizable being not standardized in design and decrepit.

ABSENCE OF A MASS TRANSPORT SYSTEM TO SERVICE THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE CITYABSENCE OF A MASS TRANSPORT SYSTEM TO SERVICE THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE CITY- This has resulted in a proliferation / prevalence of public utility

jeepneys, tricycles and pedicabs in that area- This has resulted in a proliferation / prevalence of public utility

jeepneys, tricycles and pedicabs in that area

CHALLENGES & CONCERNSCHALLENGES & CONCERNS

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policies and programs


policies and programs

to address challenges and concernsto address challenges and concerns

PEDESTRIAN - COMMUTER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMPEDESTRIAN - COMMUTER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM- Redevelopment and improvement of pedestrian – commuter facilities (i.e.,

pedestrian lanes, sidewalks, loading bays, pedestrian overpasses, waiting sheds) to smoothen the flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic

- Redevelopment and improvement of pedestrian – commuter facilities (i.e., pedestrian lanes, sidewalks, loading bays, pedestrian overpasses, waiting sheds) to smoothen the flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic

ROAD NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMROAD NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- A capital investment program for the development of primary, secondary

and inter-neighborhood roads- A capital investment program for the development of primary, secondary

and inter-neighborhood roadsTRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMTRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM- An operating program for the upkeep of vehicular traffic facilities to ensure safe

and smooth movement- An operating program for the upkeep of vehicular traffic facilities to ensure safe

and smooth movement

PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES REROUTING PROJECTPUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES REROUTING PROJECT- Will integrate the different transport modes by rationalizing the routes of

PUVs, reducing frequency of ride transfers and shortening distances between transfers. This is part of the strategy to encourage use of public transit modes and lessen car volume on the road

- Will integrate the different transport modes by rationalizing the routes of PUVs, reducing frequency of ride transfers and shortening distances between transfers. This is part of the strategy to encourage use of public transit modes and lessen car volume on the road

EFFORTS & STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS CONCERNSEFFORTS & STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS CONCERNS

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMTRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Full implementation of SP 1444.S-04 (New Traffic Management Code of QC)

– Daily deployment of traffic enforcers at critical locations in the city

– During emergencies and special occasions when traffic volumes peak

Full implementation of SP 1444.S-04 (New Traffic Management Code of QC)

– Daily deployment of traffic enforcers at critical locations in the city

– During emergencies and special occasions when traffic volumes peak

– Conduct of trainings/seminars for traffic enforcers

– Acquisition of equipment (i.e., thermo plastic equipment for pavement markings and tow trucks for towing operations)

– Establishment of Vehicle Impounding Area

– Conduct of trainings/seminars for traffic enforcers

– Acquisition of equipment (i.e., thermo plastic equipment for pavement markings and tow trucks for towing operations)

– Establishment of Vehicle Impounding Area

CURRENT EFFORTS & STRATEGIESCURRENT EFFORTS & STRATEGIES

• PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENTRoad Safety and Maintenance


The Quezon City Government together with he National Government promotes road safety within the City through ways such as establishment of pedestrian lanes, sidewalks/pathways, footbridges, streetlights/streetlamps, traffic lights, lane barriers, early warning devices, road traffic and pedestrian advisories in the form of signages, and other sound means to promote such aim.

Efforts to decrease accidents and fatalities related to road accidents are done continuously.

Data regarding road accidents, traffic injuries and fatalities are within the data base system of the Police command of the City.

Sufficient budget is allocated yearly for the improvement of road safety policies.

The Quezon City Government together with he National Government promotes road safety within the City through ways such as establishment of pedestrian lanes, sidewalks/pathways, footbridges, streetlights/streetlamps, traffic lights, lane barriers, early warning devices, road traffic and pedestrian advisories in the form of signages, and other sound means to promote such aim.

Efforts to decrease accidents and fatalities related to road accidents are done continuously.

Data regarding road accidents, traffic injuries and fatalities are within the data base system of the Police command of the City.

Sufficient budget is allocated yearly for the improvement of road safety policies.


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INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAGESINSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAGES

INSTALLATION OF ROAD BARRIERSINSTALLATION OF ROAD BARRIERS- Details traffic and

encloses no drive zone areas.

- Details traffic and encloses no drive zone areas.


– Restricts /regulates, guides and informs motorists and pedestrians on the proper utilization of roads / sidewalks

– Restricts /regulates, guides and informs motorists and pedestrians on the proper utilization of roads / sidewalks



PEDESTRIAN OVERPASSES ALONG• Commonwealth Ave• Katipunan Ave (Ateneo, Miriam vicinity)• Philcoa-Circle

…pedestrian safety is the most

important objective of QC’s transport

infrastructure program…


• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTUREPedestrian Bridges and Overpasses

• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTUREPedestrian Bridges and Overpasses

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……comfort is as comfort is as important as speed important as speed

and safety; Quezon and safety; Quezon City is now working City is now working

on Phase 1 of on Phase 1 of Pedestrian Underpass Pedestrian Underpass

Facility leading to Facility leading to large 25large 25--hectare park, hectare park, the Quezon Memorial the Quezon Memorial

Circle ..Circle ..


• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTUREPedestrian Underpasses & strolling lanes

• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTUREPedestrian Underpasses & strolling lanes

Novaliches PlazaEast Ave., Elliptical Road, Kalayaan Ave

……pedestrian safety is pedestrian safety is the most important the most important

objective of QCobjective of QC’’s s transport infrastructure transport infrastructure

programprogram……


• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTURE & ROAD SAFETYLoading and unloading bays

• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTURE & ROAD SAFETYLoading and unloading bays

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Tomas Morato AvenueNovaliches Plaza areaGulod, San Bartolome & Bagbag areas

……pedestrian safety pedestrian safety is the most is the most

important objective important objective of QCof QC’’s transport s transport

infrastructure infrastructure programprogram……


• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTUREWide sidewalks and promenades

• PEOPLE-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTUREWide sidewalks and promenades

39,300 existing streetlights

Average Annual Consumption: P 232 Million / year

2006-2008 Program:- Repair & Maintenance- Installation of 12,106 new streetlights to attain 60% illumination coverage

Priority:a. Highly populated communities

where illumination coverage is below 60%

b. Commercial Districtsc. Main Thoroughfares

Citywide Streetlighting ProgramCitywide Streetlighting Program


• ROAD & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

• ROAD & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

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PUBLIC HEALTHPUBLIC HEALTHBanning of cigarette smoking while on board Public Utility Vehicles, in PUV terminals and public places.

Inspections of PUV terminals for sufficiency of facilities such as public toilets and waiting lounges, which areas are not directly adjacent to the parking area of the vehicles.

Coordination by the City Health Department with the LTFRB and LTO on health problems brought about by transportation such as pulmonary diseases and vehicular accidents.

Medical check-up of PUV drivers for pulmonary tuberculosis brought about by being consistently and regularly exposed to vehicle emissions.

Impact of policy enforcementThe number of smoking public on board PUV’s has significantly decreased, serious pulmonary ailments are being avoided, and approximately 80% of PUV terminals had complied with the policy of the City Health Department regarding the provision of facilities for the convenience and safety of passengers.

Banning of cigarette smoking while on board Public Utility Vehicles, in PUV terminals and public places.

Inspections of PUV terminals for sufficiency of facilities such as public toilets and waiting lounges, which areas are not directly adjacent to the parking area of the vehicles.

Coordination by the City Health Department with the LTFRB and LTO on health problems brought about by transportation such as pulmonary diseases and vehicular accidents.

Medical check-up of PUV drivers for pulmonary tuberculosis brought about by being consistently and regularly exposed to vehicle emissions.

Impact of policy enforcementThe number of smoking public on board PUV’s has significantly decreased, serious pulmonary ailments are being avoided, and approximately 80% of PUV terminals had complied with the policy of the City Health Department regarding the provision of facilities for the convenience and safety of passengers.


Promotion of bicycle lanes inside barangays (communities)The city’s goal is to have these lanes connected from one Barangay to another and eventually connect the inner roads of the Barangay to the major thoroughfares of the city.

Promotion of bicycle lanes inside barangays (communities)The city’s goal is to have these lanes connected from one Barangay to another and eventually connect the inner roads of the Barangay to the major thoroughfares of the city.

An annual event called the “Tour of the Fireflies”promotes the use of NMTs, particularly bicycles, as a mode of transportation. The event is held at the City’s Quezon Memorial Circle.


• LAND USE PLANNINGPromotion of non-motorized transport

• LAND USE PLANNINGPromotion of non-motorized transport

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Silencers are required to be installed in the mufflers of public utility tricycles traversing within the City.

Loud speakers and noise generating and amplifying equipments are not allowed to be installed in public utility vehicles.


• PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENTTraffic Noise Control

• PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENTTraffic Noise Control

The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749) provides for ambient air quality guideline values that ensure the health and well-being of the population. These guideline values were based on World Health Organization Standards.

Beginning late 2003, capacity for monitoring air quality within the Manila air shed has been upgraded. Among the instruments:

manually-operated monitoring stations along roadsides to measure TSP from vehicular exhaust and other activities close to the roadseight automated and one mobile station to record ambient air quality data ranging from criteria and non-criteria pollutants.

The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749) The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749) provides for ambient air quality guideline values provides for ambient air quality guideline values that ensure the health and wellthat ensure the health and well--being of the being of the population. These guideline values were based on population. These guideline values were based on World Health Organization Standards. World Health Organization Standards.

Beginning late 2003, capacity for monitoring air Beginning late 2003, capacity for monitoring air quality within the Manila air shed has been quality within the Manila air shed has been upgraded. Among the instruments:upgraded. Among the instruments:

manuallymanually--operated monitoring stations along operated monitoring stations along roadsides to measure TSP from vehicular roadsides to measure TSP from vehicular exhaust and other activities close to the exhaust and other activities close to the roadsroadseight automated and one mobile station to eight automated and one mobile station to record ambient air quality data ranging from record ambient air quality data ranging from criteria and noncriteria and non--criteria pollutantscriteria pollutants. .


In Quezon City, The Manual Monitoring Stations are located in Katipunan Avenue Congressional Avenue and National Printing Office-EDSA. While the Automatic Monitoring Station is located in Manila Observatory-Ateneo de Manila University.

In Quezon City, The Manual Monitoring Stations are located in Katipunan Avenue Congressional Avenue and National Printing Office-EDSA. While the Automatic Monitoring Station is located in Manila Observatory-Ateneo de Manila University.

• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROLRoadside Air Quality Monitoring & Assessment

• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROLRoadside Air Quality Monitoring & Assessment

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Intensified efforts have been made to phase out leaded gasoline, introduce alternative fuels such as biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and alcogas. Gasoline stations in the City are distributing unleaded gasoline. Some stations are even offering alternative fuels.

Intensified efforts have been made to phase out leaded gasoline, introduce alternative fuels such as biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and alcogas. Gasoline stations in the City are distributing unleaded gasoline. Some stations are even offering alternative fuels.


• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROLPromotion of the Use of Cleaner Fuel

• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROLPromotion of the Use of Cleaner Fuel

All in-use motor vehicles, and vehicles with updated/enhanced engine whose chassis are pre-registered with DOTC/LTO will only be allowed renewal of registration upon proof of compliance of the emission standard.

Testing is done by accredited emission testing centers and the Land Transportation Office.

In Quezon City, there is a proposed Ordinance for the recognition of the City’s in-house testing for motorcycles prior to registration.

All in-use motor vehicles, and vehicles with updated/enhanced engine whose chassis are pre-registered with DOTC/LTO will only be allowed renewal of registration upon proof of compliance of the emission standard.

Testing is done by accredited emission testing centers and the Land Transportation Office.

In Quezon City, there is a proposed Ordinance for the recognition of the City’s in-house testing for motorcycles prior to registration..


• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROL, STANDARDS, AND INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROL, STANDARDS, AND INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROL

• VEHICLE-EMISSION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION

Ambient Air Pollution Section

Ambient Air Pollution Section

Industrial Air Pollution

Industrial Air Pollution

Laboratory and Testing Section

Laboratory and Testing Section

The QC-ASBU is under the direct supervision of the Pollution Control Division of the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) of Quezon City.

The QC-ASBU is under the direct supervision of the Pollution Control Division of the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) of Quezon City.

Previously, the QC-ASBU conducts roadside apprehension under P.D. 1181 through the powers devolved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Reactivated in June 2003, they are mandated to conduct roadside testing and apprehensions of motor vehicles using the certified smoke-emission testing machine along the main thoroughfares of Quezon City.

At present, the group acts in accordance with the provisions of R.A. 8749 and other rules and regulations enforced by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) which are consistent with DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-81, series of 2000.

Previously, the QC-ASBU conducts roadside apprehension under P.D. 1181 through the powers devolved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Reactivated in June 2003, they are mandated to conduct roadside testing and apprehensions of motor vehicles using the certified smoke-emission testing machine along the main thoroughfares of Quezon City.

At present, the group acts in accordance with the provisions of R.A. 8749 and other rules and regulations enforced by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) which are consistent with DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-81, series of 2000.

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How is it done in the field?

QC - ASBUQC - ASBU

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DAILY ROADSIDE APPREHENSIONDAILY ROADSIDE APPREHENSION

Apprehending Officer

machine operator/ machine operator/ testing officertesting officer

Testing aid/Testing aid/ProberProber

Depressor

Ticket Issuing Officer

Police Assistance

The machine operator calculates and evaluates the reading. If the vehicle fails the test, the plate remover detaches the plate and the Ticket Issuing Officer issues the Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP).

The QCASBU is also provided with Police Assistance from the City Hall-Traffic Enforcement Group (CH-TEG) and escorts from the Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) of Quezon City.

QC-ASBU operates on wide lanes to avoid traffic.

Testing procedures are done in the shortest time possible, so as not to create inconvenience to the commuters and those vehicles with deliveries.

The machine operator calculates and evaluates the reading. If the vehicle fails the test, the plate remover detaches the plate and the Ticket Issuing Officer issues the Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP).

The QCASBU is also provided with Police Assistance from the City Hall-Traffic Enforcement Group (CH-TEG) and escorts from the Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) of Quezon City.

QC-ASBU operates on wide lanes to avoid traffic.

Testing procedures are done in the shortest time possible, so as not to create inconvenience to the commuters and those vehicles with deliveries.

DAILY ROADSIDE APPREHENSIONDAILY ROADSIDE APPREHENSION

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5,6067,6602005

5,4786,7882004

NO. OF VEHICLES APPREHENDED

NO. OF VEHICLES TESTED

YEAR

An average of 5,000 vehicles are apprehended each year for violating the provisions of the Clean Air Act.An average of 5,000 vehicles are apprehended each year for violating the provisions of the Clean Air Act.

To reduce the number of violators apprehended and consequently, ensure a cleaner air for the residents of Quezon City, various strategies were employed by the QC-ASBU.

To reduce the number of violators apprehended and To reduce the number of violators apprehended and consequently, ensure a cleaner air for the residents of Quezon consequently, ensure a cleaner air for the residents of Quezon City, various strategies were employed by the QCCity, various strategies were employed by the QC--ASBU.ASBU.

IMPACT OF VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL PROGRAMSIMPACT OF VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL PROGRAMS

A year after its reactivation, the group already received a Plaque of Appreciation from the DENR for actively participating in and supporting the Smoke-Free EDSA Campaign of the President. Next to ABS-CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan, the City recorded the highest apprehensions since 2003.

On January 9, 2006 the Quezon City Anti-Smoke Belching Unit was awarded by the LTO as the LTO Law Enforcement Group of the year 2005 Clean Air Campaign.

A year after its reactivation, the group already received a Plaque of Appreciation from the DENR for actively participating in and supporting the Smoke-Free EDSA Campaign of the President. Next to ABS-CBN’s Bantay Kalikasan, the City recorded the highest apprehensions since 2003.

On January 9, 2006 the Quezon City Anti-Smoke Belching Unit was awarded by the LTO as the LTO Law Enforcement Group of the year 2005 Clean Air Campaign.

Awards and RecognitionAwards and RecognitionIMPACT OF VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL PROGRAMSIMPACT OF VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL PROGRAMS

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Seminars and orientations on Anti-Smoke Belching are conducted regularly for public utility drivers, operators and ASBU members.

Seminars and orientations on Anti-Smoke Belching are conducted regularly for public utility drivers, operators and ASBU members.


• Information and education seminars


STRENGHTENING KNOWLEDGE BASE, AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONSTRENGHTENING KNOWLEDGE BASE, AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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IEC Materials are distributed to educate drivers/operators and the riding public on the Anti-Smoke Belching Law.IEC Materials are distributed to educate drivers/operators and the riding public on the Anti-Smoke Belching Law.

Regular meetings are conducted with DENR-EMB-NCR, AMMA and other LGUs for the enhancement of the ASB Campaign

Regular meetings are conducted with DENR-EMB-NCR, AMMA and other LGUs for the enhancement of the ASB Campaign

CURRENT EFFORTS & STRATEGIESCURRENT EFFORTS & STRATEGIES• STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE BASE,

AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION• STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE BASE,

AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION




The local government sponsors seminars, workshops and trainings that encourage the participation of programs and initiatives for the protection of the environment and the enhancement of transportation in the City.

Mass media is the basic form of information education campaign to raise public awareness on transport and environmental issues.

The local government sponsors seminars, workshops and trainings that encourage the participation of programs and initiatives for the protection of the environment and the enhancement of transportation in the City.

Mass media is the basic form of information education campaign to raise public awareness on transport and environmental issues.







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Effective information and education campaigns are being done through mass media (print ads, radio and TV), seminars and workshops conducted by different Departments and Agencies, public consultations during the passing of Legislation/Ordinances related to traffic.

Effective information and education campaigns are being Effective information and education campaigns are being done through mass media (print ads, radio and TV), seminars done through mass media (print ads, radio and TV), seminars and workshops conducted by different Departments and and workshops conducted by different Departments and Agencies, public consultations during the passing of Agencies, public consultations during the passing of Legislation/Ordinances related to traffic.Legislation/Ordinances related to traffic.







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