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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Instruction Include rationale and/or introduction of the PUV Modernization Program e.g., concerns in the Philippine
transport system e.g., traffic, unreliable services, etc.

Sample Public transport is one of the most vital and significant aspects in society where it can transform the
communities and the lives of the people living in them by spurring economic growth; enabling trade,
facilitating access to markets and shaping land use and development patterns.

The PUV Modernization Program, with the DOTr Department Order No. 011 series of 2017, or otherwise
known as Omnibus Guidelines on the Planning and Identification of Public Roads Transportation Services
and Franchise Issuance of Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) as the core legal basis, aims to provide a
reliable, safe, adequate, accessible, environment-friendly, efficient, and comfortable public road
transportation throughout the country consistent with the Executive Order 125-A and Administrative
Order 202, s.1987.

Instruction Include rationale of the Local Public Transport Route Planning.

Sample DOTr recognized the need to depart from the long-standing exclusive reliance on private sector initiative in
serving local road transport local requirements. Further, it recognizes the mastery of LGUs of their own
mobility and accessibility needs as well as of the local policies and ordinances that were established to
address local transportation problems. being in-charge of formulating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
(CLUP), Zoning Plans, and Traffic Management Plans. Hence, the DOTr’s policy is to have a local-level
public transport planning approach in line with RA 7160 or The Local Government Code of the
Philippines.

LGUs shall endeavour to provide adequate, effective, and efficient transportation facilities that would
provide access and mobility for its people to pursue socio-economic activities, as reflected in its CLUP. In
accordance with the DILG-DOTr Joint Memorandum Circular No. 001, s. 2017, the Local Public
Transport Route Plans (LPTRPs) shall be the minimum requirement for the issuance of Certificate of
Public Convenience (CPC). Upon approval of the LPTRPs, the LTFRB Office in-charge shall update the
franchise information based on the changes made by the LGU; existing operators also filed for undertaking
to comply with the approved LPTRP and Route Rationalization Study.

Legal Framework and Composition of LPTRP Team

Instruction Cite legal basis for the formulation of the Plan and the LPTRP Team

Sample LGUs shall designate focal persons in their respective planning and development offices who will be
responsible for the preparation of the LPTRP. This is mentioned in the following issuances:
● DILG-DOTr JMC No. 001, s. 2017
● DOTr DO 2017-011 or the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines
● DILG MC 2018-060

Instruction Mention the Executive Order (EO) establishing the LPTRP Team and offices included in the team. Signed
EO shall also be attached in the Annex.

Sample The Executive Order No. ___, s. ___ created the LPTRP Steering Committee and Technical Working
Group. It is composed of the following offices: (NOTE: This is only a sample LPTRP Team composition;
you may include and exclude some offices, as deemed necessary.)
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LPTRP COMMITTEE:

Chairperson : Provincial Governor

Vice-Chairperson : Provincial Administrator
Members : Sanggunian Panlalawigan Member
Chair, Committee on Transportation and Utilities
: Provincial Planning and Development Office
: Prov’.l Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office
: Office of the Prov’l. Director, Philippine National Police
: Dept. of the Interior and Local Government
: District Land Transportation Office
: Dept. of Public Works & Highways, 1st District Office
: Dept. of Public Works & Highways, 2nd District Office
: Provincial Tourism Office
: NGOs – Commuters, Drivers and Operators Association

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP:

Head : Provincial Planning and Development Office

Assistant Head : Provincial Engineering Office
Members : Sanggunian Panlalawigan Member
Chair, Committee on Transportation and Utilities
: Prov’.l Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office
: Office of the Prov’l. Director, Philippine National Police
: Dept. of the Interior and Local Government
: District Land Transportation Office
: Provincial Tourism Office
: Dept. of Public Works & Highways, 1st District Office
: Dept. of Public Works & Highways, 2nd District Office
: NGOs – Commuters, Drivers and Operators Association

The Team is composed of representatives of the various sectors which shall be considered in the route
planning process. (NOTE: You may also include reasons for inclusion of the said offices, or organizations)

LGU Brief History

Instruction Include a narrative on the creation of the LGU, and important milestones all throughout the years.

Geographical Location, Land Area, and Political Subdivisions

Instruction Include location and a brief discussion of these maps.

Instruction Include political area and subdivision, and administrative map, and a brief discussion of these data.
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Political Subdivisions and their Land Areas
First District Land Area Second District Land Area

Municipalities/City Hectares % of Total Municipalities/City Hectares % of Total

Sub-Provincial Total
PROVINCIAL TOTAL

Sample Location Map

From the approved LPTRP of Dinagat Islands
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CHAPTER 2
STUDY AREA/CORRIDORS
Population Trends

Instruction Include population size, density, and growth rates by city/municipality, or by barangay, map of the LGU
showing population and/or population density, and narrative on the said data.

Annual Population, Pop. Growth Rate, Density, Area by City/Municipality

Municipality/ Area Population Population APGR DENSITY
City (sq. km.) 2010 2015 2010-2015
2010 2015

Municipality 1

Municipality 2

City 1

City 2

Provincial Total

Household Population by Age and Sex, as of ________

Age Male Female Total Proportion
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80 and over
Total
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Urban and Rural Areas, as of _______
Province Urban Rural
City/Municipality No. of Barangays Population No. of Barangays Population No. of Barangays Population
Municipality 1
Municipality 2
City 1
City 2

Sample Population Density Map

From the Approved LPTRP of Sorsogon
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Educational Facilities and Enrolment

Instruction Include inventory of institutions within the LGU, may be per city/municipality for province or by barangay
for city/municipality, include location map of institutions, highlight those with high student population and
narrative re such data.

Inventory of Educational facilities, as of ________

No Education Address Levels Catered Type Student
Institution Population

(Municipality or Barangay) (Primary, Secondary, (Public or Private) (estimate)

Tertiary, etc.)

(Note: Add a collatilla saying that limited to no face-to-face classes are being conducted due to the current situation.)

List of Enrollment in Government and Private Schools by Level of Education, S.Y. ___________
Grade Level Private Public Total
Pre School
Elementary
Secondary
Senior High School
Higher Education
Total
(Note: Add a collatilla saying that limited to no face-to-face classes are being conducted due to the current situation.)
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Sample map of educational facilities within the LGU

From the draft LPTRP of Zamboanga del Norte
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Employment

Instruction Include employment and unemployment statistics, data on major sources of income, and location map of
major establishments e.g., commercial, industrial, etc.

Number of Families by Main Source of Income, as of ________

Main Sources of Income No. of Families Percentage
Agricultural
Crop Farming and Gardening
Livestock and Poultry Raising
Fishing
Forestry and Hunting
Non-Agricultural
Wholesale and Retail
Manufacturing
Community, Social, Recreational &
Personnel Services
Transportation, Storage & Com. Services
Mining and Quarrying
Construction
Entrepreneurial Activities-N.E.C.
Other Sources of Income
Net share of crops, fruits & veg. & livestock, etc.
Cash receipts, gifts & other forms of assistance from Abroad
Cash receipts, Support, Asst & Relief from D.S.
Rental from Non-agri. Lands, Bldgs, Spaces etc.
Interest from Bank Deposits and Loans
Pension & Retirement, Workman's Comp. & SS Benefits
Institutional value of owner occupied dwelling units
Net Receipts from Family Sustenance Activities
Dividends from Investment
Goods & Services received as gifts
Other Source of Income-N.E.C.
Total
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Number of Total Employment, Industry and Employment Size (MSME), as of __________
Industry Total Total Employment
Employment
Micro Small Medium Large

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Manufacturing

Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply

Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and

Remediation Activities

Construction

Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles

and Motorcycles

Transportation and Storage

Accommodation and Food Service Activities

Information and Communication

Financial and Insurance Activities

Real Estate Activities

Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

Administrative and Support Service Activities

Education

Human Health and Social Work Activities

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

Other Service Activities

Total

Inventory of Major Establishments

Major Establishments Address Total
Employment
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Sample map of major industries

From the approved LPTRP of Palawan
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Housing

Instruction Include census housing statistics e.g., no. of households and household sizes, Gawad Kalinga Projects and
other related projects, location map of residential areas, and narrative or map of planned residential
developments.

Number of Households and Average Household Size by Municipality, Census Years _________
Municipality 2010 2015

No.of Average No.of Average

Households HH Size Households HH Size

Municipality 1

Municipality 2

City 1

Province

Inventory of Housing Project Sites, as of _________

Housing Project Sites Total No.Units Completed Under Not yet
Construction Constructed

Subdivisions

Subdivision 1

Subdivision 2

Gawad Kalinga

Location 1

Location 2

Core Shelter Assistance Project

Location 1

Location 2

xxx
Location 1

Location 2

Total
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Sample map of housing facilities

From the approved LPTRP of Sorsogon

Transport Corridors and Facilities

Instruction Include data on roads and bridges. Include a narrative, if any, of planned or ongoing road developments.

Inventory of Roads, as of _______

Name of Road City, Municipality Classification Surface Type Condition Leng Widt
Covered th h

(Note: Summary will be presented in Chapter 3.)

Inventory of Bridges, as of ______

Name of Bridge Location Type Classificatio Condition Lengt Widt Weight
n h h Restriction
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Instruction Include data on landports, seaports, and airports. For land terminals, indicate address/landmark, routes and
modes catered and capacity (if data is available). For seaports and airports, include a narrative or list of
flights and trips catered, including schedules. Include a location map of major transport facilities.

Inventory of Land Transport Terminals, as of _________

No. Name Address Routes catered Mode Capacity

CITY

1 Route XXX PUJ XXX

Route XXX

2 Route XXX PUB XXX

Route XXX UV

3 Route XXX PUJ No data available

Inventory of Airport/s, as of ________

No. Name Address Trips catered Schedule

1 XXX - Manila Everyday

XXX - Cebu Twice a week

Inventory of Seaport/s, as of _________

No. Name Address Trips catered Schedule

1 XXX - Cebu Twice a week

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Sample Circulation Route Map

From the draft LPTRP of Zamboanga del Norte
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Spatial Development Framework

Instruction Include existing and proposed land uses as indicated in the CLUP or PDPFP. Include a map.

Sample land use map from the approved LPTRP of Batangas

Instruction Include spatial development issues and challenges, and spatial strategies. Include corresponding frameworks
or maps.

Area of Focus Spatial Development Issues and Spatial Strategies

Challenges

Settlement

Land Resource Management

Infrastructure

XXX
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Sample transport/infrastructure framework map

from the draft LPTRP of Zamboanga del Norte
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CHAPTER 3
EXISTING ROAD CONDITIONS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES

Road Network

Instruction With reference to Chapter 2, include summary of road network and road network map.

Road Network by Category and Surface Type

Road Category Concrete Asphalt (km) Gravel Earth
(km) (km) (km) Total %
(km) Total
National
Provincial
Municipal
Barangay
Total 100.00%
% of Total 100%

Sample road network map

from the approved LPTRP of Sorsogon
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Public Transport Routes and Operators

Instruction Include inventory of existing intra-LGU fixed routes. Request from LTFRB, if you do not yet have such
data.

Inventory of existing intra-LGU fixed routes (source: LTFRB Franchise data, as of _______)
No Route Name Length Mode NAU
(km)

Cebu City - Danao City

1 Cebu City - Danao City PUB 2

2 Danao City-Cebu City & Vice Versa Minibus 16

3 Danao City-Cebu City (SM City) Minibus 35

4 Danao City-Cebu City, Route 27 Minibus 44

5 Danao City-Foodland via AS Fortuna Minibus 8

6 xxx

Cebu City - Toledo City

7 xxx

Sample consolidated route map of existing intra-LGU fixed routes

from the approved LPTRP of Sorsogon
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Instruction Include inventory of existing fixed routes touching the LGU. Request from LTFRB, if you do not yet have
such data.

Inventory of existing fixed routes touching the LGU (source: LTFRB Franchise data, as of _______)
No Route Name Length Mode NAU
(km)

Pampanga - Metro Manila

1 Cubao - Dau

2 xxx

3 xxx

4 xxx

5 xxx

6 xxx

Pampanga - other parts of Region III

7 North Luzon Exchange Terminal - Dau

Pampanga - CAR

8 xxx

Touching Pampanga

8 Cubao - Tarlac via Dau

(Note: For island cities/municipalities/provinces, include RORO bus services.)

Sample consolidated route map of routes touching the LGU

from the approved LPTRP of Batangas
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Instruction Include inventory of existing non-fixed route services within or touching the LGU. Request from LTFRB, if
you do not yet have such data.

Inventory of existing non-fixed routes within or touching the LGU (source: LTFRB Franchise data, as of _______)
No Service Area NAU

Taxi

1 Cebu City to any point in Cebu 30

2 Lapu-Lapu City to any point in Cebu 30

3 xxx
Tourist Transport

4 xxx

School Transport Service

5 xxx
(Note: Include a narrative if there are no existing non-fixed routes within or touching the LGU.)

Instruction List down other routes which, based on your experience or observation, are existing even without the list).
These may be colorum services which must be considered in the LPTRP and may be propsoed as part of the
LPTRP to legalize their operations.

Sample list “colorum” operations within the LGU

No. of Units
Route Mode
(estimate)

Instruction For LGUs with existing tricycle services (especially for municipality or city, and the province if the services
traversed from one municipality/city to another), include an inventory of such services and include details
on roads traversed and overlap with higher mode, if any. This shall be used to ensure that the tricycle and
the like services will not compete with higher modes of transportation for efficiency and safety purposes (as
stipulated also in the DILG MCs and DILG-DOTr JMCs).

Inventory of existing tricycle services within the LGU (source Traffic Management Unit data, as of ______)
No Service Area NAU Traversing Road Overlap with higher mode
National Provincial Barangay Mode Route

1 Poblacion to Brgy. xxx 45 PUJ Poblacion to Brgy. xxx

2 Brgy. aaa to Brgy. bbb 30 NA NA

3
(Note: Leave the overlap blank or indicate N/A if it does not overlap with higher mode e.g., filcab, PUJ, PUB.)
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Sample consolidated tricycle route map

from the workshop output of Santa Cruz, Marinduque
(NOTE: May be presented as service areas as most tricycle services don’t have fixed routes)

Instruction With reference to Chapter 2, include a narrative on the major land transport terminals in the LGU. Also,
include a narrative should there be on-street terminals being utilized in the LGU. Add a map of existing and
proposed terminals, if any.

Sample map of existing and proposed land transport terminal

from the approved LPTRP of Sorsogon
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CHAPTER 4
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

Public Transport Performance

Instruction Include public transport operational characteristics of all fixed routes and tricycle operations. Use the
matrix below as a guide on obtaining the required information for the assessment.

Data Possible Sources

Route Name LTFRB franchise data. It should be the name in the LTFRB database or general name if there are routes with
the same service and structure but different names.

Mode LTFRB franchise data. It should be the mode in the LTFRB database.

Actual route Observation. Include the route structure (all streets being traversed by the route) as observed. It may be
alignment similar to the via indicated in the LTFRB database but is more detailed.

Sample from the approved LPTRP of Bacolod City

AIRPORT SUBD. – CENT. MARKET(LOOP)

Terminal in Airport Subd., JR Torres St., Magsaysay Ave., Araneta Ave., Gatuslao St. South Capitol Rd.,
San Juan St.,Burgos Ave., Father M. Ferrero St., Rizal, Palanca, Luzuriaga St., San Juan St., MV Berueda,
Quezon Ave., Araneta Ave., Magsaysay Ave., JR Torres St., Terminal in Airport Subd.
Actual no. of units Survey data (license plate survey).
operating/day Interview. Ask drivers how many times a week do they operate (e.g., 5/7) then multiply the average
percentage to the NAU.
Actual no. of Interview. Ask drivers or operators about the usual no. of hours in operation/day.
hours in Observation. Indicate the usual no. of hours of operation as observed.
operation/day You may also include operational hours itself.
Average travel Travel Time Survey.
speed Observation. You may try plying the route on peak hour to get the peak hour speed.
Google map. You may check the google map form the travel time for that route at a certain time you should
indicate (preferred to be peak hour).
Terminal waiting Interview. Ask drivers or operators or commuters on usual waiting time at the terminals. Observation. As a
time commuter, indicate the usual waiting time at the terminals.
Average no. of Survey data (license plate survey).
round-trips/day Interview. Ask drivers or operators on no. of usual roundtrips per day. Take note that these are actual
roundtrips, not as computed using the distance and the travel speed.
Observation. Based on conversation or experience with drivers or operators, indicate usual no. of roundtrips
per day.
Average daily Survey data. Reference specific sections in Chapter 7.
load factor Traveling population of the city/municipality or the brgy.
Average seating Observation. Based on observation of current units being used, indicate the usual seating capacity (excluding
capacity the driver).
Route map Route alignment observed. A consolidated map (preferred) for all routes may be included instead of
individual route maps.

Public Transport Assessment (data based on _______, _______, ________)

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No Route Name Actual route Mode Actual Actual Ave. Termin Ave. no. Ave. Ave.
alignment no. of no. of travel al of daily seating
units hours in speed waiting round- load capacity
operatin operatio time trips/da factor
g/day n/day y
1

(Note: Include a collatilla saying that the assessment reflects pre-Covid situation.)

Traffic Impact Analysis in Critical Road Sections

Instruction Enumerate critical (vulnerable or congested) road sections based on observation. If you think there is none,
include a narrative saying no critical sections are present at the moment.

Instruction If there are critical sections identified, indicate peak hour vehicle volume (or daily, if that is the one
available and just convert it to peak hour volume by multiplying it to 10%) and convert it to passenger
capacity unit (PCU).

Road section Vehicle Type Daily volume Peak hour PCU Factor Volume in
per AADT volume (10%) PCU/hr
AAA Rd. Private Car 1.0

Motorcycle 0.5

Jeepney 1.5

Bus 2.5

Light Truck 2.0

Heavy Truck 3.0

Total NA

(Note: You may also use data from the Traffic Volume Count Survey.)
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Instruction After converting the vehicle volume to PCU, compute for the volume capacity ratio.

VCR = Volume in pcu/hr

Capacity in pcu/hr(no. of lanes)

If the road is divided by a median and lane width is at least 3 meters, basic capacity is 900 pcu/lane/hour.

Instruction Assess Level of Service (LOS) based on computed VCR. Refer to the matrix below.

Level of Characteristics VCR

Service
A Condition of free flow with high speed and Low traffic volume. Drivers can 0.00 - 0.19
choose desired speed without delays.

B In the zone of stable flow. Drivers have reasonable freedom to select their speed. 0.20 - 0.44
C In the zone of stable flow. Drivers are restricted in selecting their speed. 0.45 - 0.69
D Approaches unstable flow with nearly all drivers restricted. Service volume 0.70 - 0.84
corresponds to tolerable capacity.
E Traffic volume near or at capacity. Flow is unstable with momentary stoppage. 0.85 - 1.00
F Forced or congested flow at low speed. Long queues and delays. Greater than 1

Road section Volume in PCU/hr Road Capacity Volume Capacity Level of Service
(pcu/lane/hr) Ratio
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CHAPTER 5
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
Public Transport Issues/Problems

Instruction Enumerate and discuss observed problems. These may be based on observation, group discussion,
consolidated interviews, etc.

Sample transport issues and concerns (from the approved LPTRP of Sorsogon)

Major Elements of Land Transport System

Infrastructure Vehicles Users Policy

Motorist Passengers Commerce

Presence of Undisciplined Violators of

Congestions – in Old and illegally passengers with Truck Ban Absence of
terms of road Outdated operating regards to ordinance municipal/city
volume capacity model of PUVs PUVs loading/ ordinances
especially in (Colorum) unloading regarding
town/city centre, stations carrying capacity
number of junctions, limit of each
and unplanned vehicle type
transport routes

Environmental Indiscrimi
Lack/Absence of issues on noise nate parking, Patronizing
Parking Spaces of and air loading and illegally Enforce
establishments pollution unloading operating PUVs ment of Bldg
especially in Code regulations
tow/city center and on establish
or business districts ment with regards
of the province to parking space,
setbacks, and
sidewalks

Absence of Taking Absence of

Sidewalks/walk advantage of municipal/city
way in town/city circumstances ordinances
center resulting to regarding
overcharging loading/
of fares and unloading
overloading regulations and
locations

Unstrategic location Exploitative Unregula

of terminals that competition ted street vendors
caters all types of between in town/city
PUVs colorum PUVs center especially
and legally in peak season
franchised
PUVs

Lack of Public Being Enforce

Terminals that cater selective; ment in imposing
all types of PUVs refusal to penalties,
convey sanctions on
passengers violators
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Major Elements of Land Transport System

Infrastructure Vehicles Users Policy

Motorist Passengers Commerce

Out of lines
Lack/Absence of PUVs Transport inade
proper quacy- transit
loading/unload system either over
ding location of or under used
PUVs and signages during peak and
lean hours

Over release of
Lack of transport franchises
technology system (tricycles)
such as traffic lights without considera
in city/town centers tion in volume
and major junctions capacity of a
certain area

Unplanned
accessi
bility and
circulations

Development Constraints

Instruction Enumerate and discuss the development constraints e.g., lack of funds / no sound financial basis, lack of
technical know-how, government and its political agenda, hazard prone areas/Environmental impacts and
degradation, insufficient public engagement.
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CHAPTER 6
PUBLIC TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND
STRATEGIES

Socio-Economic Development Goals

Instruction Discuss the LGU’s overall socio-economic development objectives as cited in PDPFP or CLUP.

Transport Development Plan

Instruction Summarize transport plan as per PDPFP or CLUP e.g., road development, bridge development,
ports/airports,terminal development, railway development, etc.

Proposed Transport Projects

Instruction Enumerate committed and proposed new projects which would require public transport connectivity at
least within the plan period (though medium- and long-term projects may be included).

Public Transport Improvement Objectives

Instruction Identify the principal objectives of the proposed public transport route plan, including route restructuring.

Public Transport Development Strategies

Instruction Link the objectives, goals, projects, strategies.

Issues/ Problems Goals Objectives/ Strategies PAPs Funding

Targets Allocation
(if any)
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CHAPTER 7
TRANSPORT SURVEYS AND OTHER DATA COLLECTION

Survey Types and Methodologies

Instruction Identify the principal objectives of the proposed public transport route plan, including route restructuring.

Survey Type Objectives Route Covered Station Date Time

(data to be
generated)

Survey Results

Instruction Present the summary of survey results through tables and diagrams (a few examples are included here but
check the LPTRP Manual for a complete guide). Include a narrative inference from the results.

Boarding and Alighting Survey

Sample Passenger Load Profile per Route Section

Route Section/Stops Direction A Direction B

Boarding Alighting Load Boarding Alighting Load

Count Count
A
B
C
D
E

Sample Passenger load profile per route section

From the approved LPTRP of Batangas
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Traffic Volume and Passenger Load Counts

Sample Summary Table of Traffic Volume and Passenger Load Counts

Mode
Total
Time Private Jeep Van for Bus GoodsVe Trucks Motor Tricycle
Cars ney Hire hicle (2- (3 axles cycle
(AUV) axle up)
truck)
TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC TVC PLC

6:00 - 7:00

7:00 - 8:00

8:00 - 9:00

9:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:00

12:00 - 1:00

1:00 - 2:00

2:00 - 3:00

3:00 - 4:00

4:00 - 5:00

5:00 - 6:00

TOTAL

(Note: Highlight the peak hour i.e. the one with the highest total PLC.)
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Sample modal share diagram

from the approved LPTRP of Occidental Mindoro
(Note: Stacked bar chart may also be used)

Transport and Traffic Data from Other Sources

Instruction Present secondary data and statistics from previous reports or studies, which may be relevant in
formulating this plan.

P.S. List of data sources properly cited should be included at the end of the plan.
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CHAPTER 8
PROPOSED ROUTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Planning Considerations for Updated Route Structure

Instruction Highlight the planning guidelines, standards and practices adopted for the route evaluation e.g.,
overlapping/redundancy of routes, maximum distance policy, supply based on demand (pphpd and mode
suggested).

Sample DOTr’s Department Order No. 2017-011, also known as the “Omnibus Guidelines on the Planning and
(Note: This is Identification of Public Road Transportation Services and Franchise Issuance,” the DOTr shifts the
just one of the determination and provision of public transportation services from the private sector to the public sector.
planning This move empowers LGUs and, in effect, lessens their dependence on the private sector in initiating the
guidelines.) planning of local, regional, and national transportation systems. To carry out this move, the Local Public
Transportation Route Plan (LPTRP) will guide LGUs in planning, designing, and implementing local
public transportation routes. Also, as stated on the department order, Provincial governments shall be
responsible for collecting data, analyzing public transport supply and demand, and identifying specific
public transport supply gaps for travel between component cities and municipalities within the province
and for capturing this in provincial public transportation plans.

It was reflected in Section 2.4 of the Department Order that new routes shall be designed such that overlaps
with existing routes do not exceed 25% of the length of any of the affected routes. Previously authorized
routes may be restructured (i.e. merged with another previously authorized route, or with a new route, or
shortened or split into different routes) due to market change in trip patterns arising from urban renewal or
urban redevelopment projects and/or resulting from traffic circulation plan of Local Government Units.

For new or developmental routes, a minimum fleet size of fifteen (15) units for any type of PUV for six (6)
months shall be imposed, subject to review by the LTFRB.

According to Section 2.5. Maximum Distance Policy, PUJ service routes shall have the following
maximum distances:
● 15kms - for routes within highly urbanized cities, independent component cities, and component
cities
● 35kms - for Inter-regional, inter-provincial, provincial, and municipal routes

UV Express service routes shall have the following maximum distances:

● 35kms - for routes within highly urbanized cities, independent component cities, and component
cities
● 60kms - for Inter-regional, inter-provincial, provincial, and municipal routes

However, stipulated in the Section 2.5 of the Department Order are exceptions to this policy which may be
granted if an application for the same is expressly submitted in writing together with a conduct of transport
survey or study. The LTFRB, through a formal unanimous resolution, shall grant the exception subject to
the following conditions or situations:
The absence of transfer area between route ends;
● The absence of alternative transport services or the existing services/supply cannot meet the
passenger demand and in some cases, the route is abandoned;
● Most sections of the route have limited road space or width capacities that discourage/prevent
normal operations;
● The transport demand between the applied routes is not substantial to assure profitable
operations; and
● Other conditions that may be provided by the Department, and. or by the LTFRB.
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Instruction Should there be overlapping routes, present a table detailing the overlap and indicate recommendation
including justification.
● Use km for the length of the route and the section where the routes overlap.
● Percentage of overlap shall be the computed vis-a-vis the shorter route.
● Recommendations may include: (1) Keep, (2) Merge, (3) Keep but make P2P service, (4) extend
to XXX, etc.
● Remarks/justification may be: (1) Cater to different demands in the area for keeping the route,
(2) 100% overlap for merging the route, (3) there is a demand for P2P service if the route will be
permitted but on a point-to-point service.
**A table may also be used for new/developmental routes if they overlap with any existing route. Remarks
should be “proposed” and “justify” then provide justification.

Sample Assessment of Overlapping Routes

Length Overlap
Route Mode Recommend Justification
One- Roun ations
Areas Distance %
way dtrip

Punta Taytay -Cent. From Central

PUJ 12.2 24.4 Actual operations are
Market Market to
extending to Punta Taytay
Negros Occ.l 9.1 100% Merge
due to low demand in the
Sum-ag -Cent. Rd. cor. San
PUJ 9.1 18.1 smaller route
Market Juan St.

Instruction Should there be new routes proposed, include a narrative justifying the opening of such route e.g., new
resettlement developments in the area. If available, statistics on demand or at least population in the areas
surveyed may be indicated. If the route service an area currently plied by tricycles but traverse along
national highway, cite the DILG-DOTr JMCs or DILG MCs applicable.

Sample summary of justifications for the opening of new/developmental route

Route Length Mode Justification

Instruction Should there be routes exceeding the maximum distance set, include a narrative justifying the use of
Filacb/PUJ/UV instead of upgrading it to higher mode.

Sample summary of justifications for the proposed Filcab/PUJ/UV routes exceeding the maximum distance set
Route Length Mode Justification
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Instruction Should there be routes with pphpd more than the recommended demand for such mode, include a narrative
justifying the use of Filacb/PUJ/UV instead of upgrading it to higher mode.

If you’ll use the justification that there are some route sections with limited road space or width capacities,
indicate the said route section and road width per lane.

Sample summary of justifications for the proposed Filcab/PUJ/UV routes exceeding the recommended pphpd
Route Length PPHPD Mode Justification

Demand Forecasts

Instruction Use the passenger estimate (derived from survey or other formula used) and forecast demand at least for
the next three years (planning period). Include demand forecasting approach e.g., using the population
growth rate.

n
Forecast Volume= PV x (1+r)

Where:
PV= present passenger volume
FV= forecast passenger volume
r = annual growth rate in decimal
n= number of years from present

Sample forecasted demand for 2020-2023

Route Current Year 2021 2022 2023
Demand

Required Number of Units per Route

Instruction Present methodology (e.g., formula) used to calculate the required PUVs by route and type of service, then
summarize the computation using the table below.

NU = _______PD_______
VLF x ASC x NRT

Where:
NU = Number of Units operating per day
PD = Passengers Demand (Note: Mention where did you acquire the PD, link or mention the survey table/diagram, or show the
formula if population is used).
VLF = Viable Load Factor (Note: If daily demand is used, set it at 60-80%; if peak demand is used, set to at least 80%).
ASC = Average Seating Capacity (Note: Filcab - 9-13, PUJ - 18-22, UV - 22, minibus - 35, bus - 50)
NRT = Number of Round Trip
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FS = NU/UR

Where:
FS = Fleet Size (total number of units to be proposed in the plan considering downtime and maintenance of units)
UR = Utilization Rate (Note: According to the Section 3.3.1, only a maximum of 15% shall be allowed for downtime and
maintenance which is equivalent to 86.9% - tho 85% may be accepted).

Sample summary of computations for the proposed routes

Route Mode Length Peak ASC ATS TRP VLF NRT NU UR FS FINAL
Hour (Ave. (Ave. (Ave. (Viable (Ave. (No. of (Utilizat (Fleet PROPO
Deman Seating Time Time Load No. of Units) ion Size) SAL
d Capacit Speed) per Factor) Round FORM Rate) FORM (Round-
y) Round Trips ULA: ULA: off)
Trip) per PPHPD NU/UR
One- Round FORM hour) /(VLF*
way trip ULA: FORM ASC*N
TRT*2 ULA: RT)
1/TRP

PUV Requirement Forecast

Instruction Use the computed FS required (in the preceding section) and forecast PUV requirement at least for the
next three years (planning period). Include demand forecasting approach e.g., using the population growth
rate.

n
Forecast PUV Requirement = FS x (1+r)

Where:
FS = current year proposed fleet size
FV= forecast PUV requirement (fleet size considering that the mode shall remain the same and not be upgraded)
r = annual growth rate in decimal
n= number of years from present

Sample forecasted PUV requirement for 2020-2023

Route Current PUV 2021 2022 2023
Requirement
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CHAPTER 9
PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Monitoring and Evaluation System

Instruction Present the elements, processes and organizational structure of the Monitoring and Evaluation System.

Objective Outcome Performance Indicator Monitoring Monitoring Measuring

Measure Schedule Tool

Environme Promotion and Number of ordinances At least 1 Semi-annual Journal of

nt implementation enacted ordinance Ordinances
of green
transportation Number of PUVs with All PUVs Annually Operator
Euro IV, V or VI Interview
compliant engine, or run Survey;
on alternative fuels such as LTFRB
electric and solar Franchise Data

Number of city/ All city/ Annually Road

municipalities with municipalities Inventory
bike/cycling lanes

Instruction Include service/dispatch plan indicating the desired operating hours, and headway during peak and non-
peak hours. This shall guide the PUV operators in fleet management and for the commuters in trip
planning.

Late Night/
Target Peak Hour Off-Peak Hour
Grave Hours
Roundtri Roundt Operati
Proposed Fleet
No p Route Mode rip ng Head Head Head
Route Size
Length Travel Hours Hours way Hours way Hours way
Time (mins) (mins) (mins)

Rationalized Routes

AM: 8AM-
AM:
12NN AM: 4AM-
6AM-
4AM- PM: 12NN- 6AM
1 Route A PUJ 45 120 8AM 3 20 30
12MN 5PM PM:10PM-
PM: 5PM-
NIGHT: 7PM- 12MN
7PM
10PM

New/Developmental Routes

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Reporting and Revisions of the LPTRP

Instruction Summarize the flow of information/reports and proposed actions within the LGU and coordination of
actions with LTFRB regional offices.

Sample Summary of Activities

Date Activity Remarks

01 Feb 2020 Creation of LPTRP Committee and TWG EO AAA, s. 2020

08 Feb 2020 First TWG Meeting

15 Feb 2020 Consultation with LTFRB

16 Feb - Survey
15 Mar 2020

15 Apr 2020 Stakeholder consultation Other PUV operators have suggested additional routes to be
opened.

15 May 2020 Submission of 1st draft

31 May 2020 Acceptance of evaluation from the LTFRB Draft deemed as for minimal revision

16 Jun 2020 Submission of 2nd draft

Instruction Include provision stating that the LPTRP shall be revised at least once every three years after the last
approval, pursuant to Section 4, par. F of the DILG-DOTr JMC No. 001, s. 2017. Include provision stating
that initial assessment of the approved LPTRP shall also be done at least 6 months after it was
implemented/MC opening the approved routes for franchise issuance or operator selection.
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CHAPTER 10
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ROUTES

Summary of LGU Proposed Route Plan

Instruction Include a summary table of rationalized and new/developmental routes proposed.

Notes:
● Mode can be filcab, PUJ, UV (point-to-point), minibus, bus, P2P bus
● Rationalized routes are existing routes which are retained, retained with modifications
(restructured i.e. extended/shortened/different via, changed mode, decrease/increase in units).
● New/developmental routes are routes with less than 25% overlap with existing PUV (Filcab or
higher mode) routes. These are usually meant to service new establishments or those areas which
are currently being served by just tricycles.)

Sample summary table of proposed routes within the LGU

One-way
Route Route
No Proposed Route Length PPHPD Mode Fleet Size Designated Stops
Structure
(except for loop
service)

Rationalized Routes

New/Developmental Routes

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Instruction Include a consolidated route map of proposed routes (may be per mode or classification e.g., rationalized
or new but is preferred to be just one for all to see overlaps).

Sample Consolidate Route Map of Proposed Routes

From the approved LPTRP of Sorsogon
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Sample individual route map showing the designated stop

From the approved LPTRP of Occidental Mindoro

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Instruction Include assessment of existing vs. proposed routes reflecting changes, if any, to guide the existing
operators on the changes on their routes, if any.

Sample summary table indicating the changes in the existing routes

Existing Route Proposed Route Remarks Justification

Name Mode NAU Name Mode FS

Route A PUJ 35 Route A PUJ 30 Extend to xxx Extending the

Decrease in route to xxx can
units serve more
passengers
Route B PUJ 60 Route B PUB 30 Upgrade to PUB High passenger
demand
Route C PUJ 10 Route C PUJ 20 Routes merged 100% overlap
Route X can
serve passengers
in a more
Route D PUJ 5 efficient manner

Route E PUB 15 Route D PUB 25 Routes merged High passenger

PUB as mode demand;
Route F PUJ 15 100% overlap

Route G PUJ 50 Route E PUB 40 Routes merged High passenger

Upgrade to PUB demand
100% overlap
Route H PUJ 30

Route I PUJ 30 Route F PUJ 15 Route cut to xxx trunk and feeder
system

Route J PUB 35 Route G PUB 35 Retained Route is

consistent with
existing policies
Route K PUB 25 Route H P2P Bus 15 Made P2P 100% overlap
service with bus route
xxx (which can
serve passengers
in a more
efficient
manner);
There is a
demand for P2P
service
Route L PUJ 5 Route deleted Very low
passenger
demand
Route I PUJ 15 New/developme To serve the xxx
ntal route area
(Note: For new/developmental routes, you may also include a note on the proposed route columns that a certain TODA is
currently servicing such route so the LTFRB may encourage such TODA to upgrade and apply for CPC for the new route.)
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Summary of Recommended Routes for Consideration of the Province and DOTR

Instruction Summarize the proposed route structure for inclusion in the Provincial LPTRP (inter-municipality/city, if
the LGU is a city or a municipality) and DOTR Inter-regional and Interprovincial Route Rationalization
Plan (inter-provincial, inter-regional, if the city is a municipality) and MUCEP Route Rationalization Plan
(if the LGU is within the MUCEP area).

No Proposed Route Route Structure Mode

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Annexes

Instruction Include the following:

● Signed Executive Order creating the LPTRP Team
● Survey Results and Tables (other than those presented in the Chapter 7)
● List of data sources for other reference reports and studies (properly cited)