BIZ BUZZ: Metro Manila land ports rising
When thinking about Metro Manila, one conjures an image of a congested metropolis that lacks public transportation, making many commuters disappointed on a daily basis. And while the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange has helped in making the road transport better, more needs to be done.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, in a recent interview, said they are scouting for a potential location of another multimodal terminal to serve the northern part of the National Capital Region.
“We are preparing the feasibility study. We’re still looking for a suitable site,” he said.
Bautista envisions this potential new terminal, the North Integrated Transport System, to have a connection to major railways like the Metro Manila Subway and North-South Commuter Railway, both of which are still under construction.
The goal is to reduce traffic congestion along the busy thoroughfare of Edsa by relocating bus terminals in Quezon City to the planned terminal.
As this develops, the government and private sector partner Ayala Land Inc. broke ground for the Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange. It is set to be operational by 2027.
