IN 1984, Metro Manila had one of the most modern Light Rail Transit in the world. In 1975-1977, Metro Manila had the most comprehensive plan in the world-- The Metro Manila Transport, Land Use and Development planning Project (MMETROPLAN). It was a World Bank-financed inter-agency project of the Philippine Government led by the Planning and Project Development Office of the thenDPWTC and Freeman Fox Associates of London and Hong Kong. I was fortunate to be the Senior Planner and Team Leader for Development Planning of MMETROPLAN.

Eight integrated LRT lines were planned to be accomplished in 15 years from 1977, along with a bus rapid transit, and cordon pricing in congested roads. As early as 38 years ago, urban mobility was already in check to accommodate the current population of Metro Manila. It also took into consideration that the Megalopolis should prioritize pedestrians and mass-transit over private vehicles.

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