Makati Central Business District (MCBD)

Pedestrianization and
Traffic Segregation Projects

MAKATI COMMERCIAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, INC (MACEA)

AYALA LAND, INC (ALI)
MAKATI CITY

Salvador C. Tan, Arch, AICP, EnP

Urban Planner, ALI

06 September 2005

Roles
• MACEA – association of lot owners
in the MCBD; main financier and
implementing body
• ALI – planning and design lead; part
financier of projects
• Makati City LGU – political support
and promotion of projects to attract
investors to Makati City

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Issues at Outset
• Competition from other emerging
business districts
• Public perception of poor urban
environment
• No alternative to increasing traffic
congestion
• Need for projects to complement
redevelopment efforts in the MCBD

Planning Process

• Approach problems differently

• Create alternative views and ideas
• Choose solution with most benefits
• Master plan
• Design and implement starter project
• Expand and refine projects
• Promote and extend network

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Overall Goals
• Improve traffic conditions
• Provide an alternative to driving
• Create a distinct image for MCBD

Pedestrianization Components
1. Pedestrian Underpasses
2. Elevated Walkways
3. Covered Walks

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Walkway Network

Pedestrian
Underpass
Elevated
Walkway
Covered
Walk

Ayala-Legazpi
Underpass

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 Legazpi
Pedestrian
Mall

Elevated
Walkway

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Ayala-Paseo
Underpass

Ayala-Rufino
Underpass

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Paseo-Sedeño
Underpass

Ayala-Salcedo
Underpass

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Legazpi Village
Covered Walk

Ayala Triangle Covered Walk

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Ayala Av Covered Walk

Salcedo Village Covered Walk

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Traffic Segregation Components
1. Mid-Block Transit Stops and
Pedestrian Crossings
2. Sidewalk Fencing and Landscaping
3. Public Utility Vehicle Loading and
Unloading Zones

Traffic
Segregation
Projects

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 12-Hour Traffic Variation Total (1997-2005)
35,000

30,000

25,000
12-hour vehicles count

20,000

15,000

Off-Peak Period
10,000
17% and 5% lower than AM and PM Peak traffic,
1997 respectively
5,000
2005
0
7-8am 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1pm 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7

Future Pedestrian Underpasses

and Covered Walks

Ongoing
2006

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Success Indicators

• Used by more than 200,000 people

every weekday
• Increased walking distance from 450
meters to 700 meters
• Less traffic congestion at street
intersections
• Created distinct image for the MCBD

Public Perception

• Better personal safety

• Provides shelter from rain and sun
• Convenient route for errands,
shopping and going to public
transport terminal and MRT3 station
• Good alternative to driving or
commuting within MCBD

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Lessons Learned
• Pedestrians will walk more and
longer with a better environment
• A good pedestrian environment
offsets dense urban conditions
• A good pedestrian environment is
good for business
• Improve and expand the pedestrian
network continually

Thank you for this Opportunity

Makati Commercial Estates Association, Inc.

Ayala Land, Inc.
Makati City

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