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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,Salvador C. Tan, Arch, AICP, EnPEnPUrban Planner, ALIUrban Planner, ALI

06 September 200506 September 2005

Roles

MACEA association of lot ownersin the MCBD; main financier andimplementing body

ALI planning and design lead; partfinancier of projects

Makati City LGU political supportand promotion of projects to attractinvestors to Makati City

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Issues at Outset Competition from other emerging

business districts

Public perception of poor urbanenvironment

No alternative to increasing trafficcongestion

Need for projects to complementredevelopment 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 conditionsImprove traffic conditions

Provide an alternative to drivingProvide an alternative to driving

Create a distinct image for MCBDCreate a distinct image for MCBD

Pedestrianization Components

1. Pedestrian Underpasses2. Elevated Walkways3. Covered Walks

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Legazpi

PedestrianMall

Elevated

Walkway

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Ayala-Paseo

Underpass

Ayala-RufinoUnderpass

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Paseo-Sedeo

Underpass

Ayala-SalcedoUnderpass

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Legazpi Village

Covered Walk

Ayala Triangle Covered Walk

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Traffic Segregation Components

1. Mid-Block Transit Stops andPedestrian Crossings

2. Sidewalk Fencing and Landscaping3. Public Utility Vehicle Loading and

Unloading Zones

TrafficSegregationProjects

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12-Hour Traffic Variation Total (1997-2005)

Off-Peak Period

17% and 5% lower than AM and PM Peak traffic,respectively

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

7-8am 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1pm 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7

12-hourvehicles

count

1997

2005

Future Pedestrian Underpassesand Covered Walks

Ongoing

2006

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Success Indicators Used by more than 200,000 people

every weekday

Increased walking distance from 450meters to 700 meters

Less traffic congestion at streetintersections

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 publictransport terminal and MRT3 station

Good alternative to driving orcommuting within MCBD

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Lessons Learned Pedestrians will walk more and

longer with a better environment

A good pedestrian environmentoffsets dense urban conditions

A good pedestrian environment isgood for business

Improve and expand the pedestriannetwork continually

Thank you for this Opportunity

Makati Commercial Estates Association, Inc.

Ayala Land, Inc.

Makati City