As part of the continuing capability building program of the .HLURB, the Rules and Standards Development Group (RSDG) headed by Ms. Gracia M. Ang initiated the conduct of the “Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) Evaluators’ Training for HLURB Technical Evaluators of Subdivision Development Projects
The activity was made possible through the collaborative partnership with the National Center for Transport Studies (NCTS) headed by Prof. Alfredo B. Juinio, Jr. and Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) represented by the Consultant, Dr. Kunlaki Sasaki. NCTS in particular shared the expertise/resource without any form of remuneration.
The following pool of experts unselfishly shared their knowledge during the training: Dr. Cresencio M. Montalbo, Jr., Dr. Jose Regin Regidor, Dr. Noriel Christopher C. Tiglao, Dr. Ricardo G. Sigua, Dr. Karl N. Vergel, Dr. Shielah G. Napalang.
This JICA funded the 4-day training was completed in March 2006 and covered the following topics, among others:
Fundamentals of Traffic Assessment (TIA); Process, content/s parts of TIA Report
TIA Process in Japan
Overview of Transportation Planning Process
Basic Transport and Traffic Surveys
Rapid Assessment Tool
Basic Road Design
Traffic Flow Analysis
Traffic Mitigating Measures: Transportation System Management/Travel Demand Management (TSM/TDM) and Measures of Effectiveness
Issues and Challenges in the Implementation of the TIA Requirement
Preparation of Evaluators’ Checklist Using a Test TIA Report
Pilot Testing Evaluators’ Checklist Using an Actual Report
The training was primarily intended to build the capability of HLURB technical staff in evaluating the TIA submissions as part of the requirement for developing residential subdivisions 30 hectares and above. In particular it is pursuant to Section 5.A.12 and Section 10.B.12 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Presidential Decree (PD) 957 and Batas Pambansa (BP) 220 respectively.
The HLURB hopes to disseminate the newly acquired technical skill on TIA to the Local Government Units in collaboration with NCTS as part of the Board’s continuing technical assistance programs on real estate development and management.
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