CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.

1 RATIONALE Good Public Transportation System is vital to the economic

advancement of the local economy. In view of this, the Local Government Unit of Bayambang proposed
to implement a policy to cater the daily travel needs of the general public. The proposed sustainable
public transport plan for the municipality of Bayambang is embodied in this document intends to
address the following stated goals leading to its vision and mission for a safe smart town. a) Enhance
transport equity; b) Reduce air pollution from transport; c) Improve public transport quality; d) Improve
road safety; and e) Reduce traffic congestion. The LPTRP aims to guide LGU Bayambang in determining
the appropriate public transportation routes within its locality based on passenger demands and
corresponding public transport services. To help realize the above mentioned objectives, the LPTRP
prepared by Bayambang should be easy to understand and responsive to the transport and mobility
needs of one locality. The LPTRP is also in conformance with and integrated with other local plans such
as CLUP and CDP. Lastly, the LPTRP should be monitored and evaluated following the same cycle of CLUP
review or as frequently required.