CAS - MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES DEPARMENT

DATA
GE 4 (Mathematics in the Modern
World)
CRONICLES:
Urban Planning Data in Metro Manila's Transport
Infrastructure

How urban planners

use data to manage
the development of
transport systems.
Hernandez, Jessie James B.
Mark-On, Mark
Padilla, Mark Adrian
Santiago, Jenne
Villa, Andrey

BSARCHI2F
Content:
DATA CRONICLES

I. Introduction:
II. Content
a. Data Collection
b. Data Organization
c. Storage
d. Usage
III. Key Findings
IV. Conclusion
V. Ethical Considerations/Concerns
VI. References
I. Introduction
Urban planning plays a crucial role in shaping the
transport systems of Metro Manila, a city facing
complex challenges due to rapid urbanization
and traffic congestion. In this episode of Data
Chronicles, we will explore how data is
transforming the way transport infrastructure is
developed in the region. By leveraging key data
points such as traffic volume, population density,
and travel patterns, urban planners can make
informed decisions to address the city's growing
transportation needs.
 II. Context
A. The •Data Collection and Integration: Diverse data
sources, including traffic sensors, GPS devices, fare
systems, and social media, are collected and integrated

Data to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban

mobility patterns.
•Traffic Flow Analysis: Analyzing real-time and

Collectio historical data helps identify congestion hotspots and

optimize traffic management strategies, such as
adjusting signal timings and improving traffic flow.

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•Public Transport Optimization: Data analysis helps
optimize public transport by analyzing ridership, travel
demand, and route performance, leading to better
service frequency, route adjustments, and efficient
resource allocation.
•Demand Forecasting: Accurate demand forecasting
based on historical data and socio-economic factors
helps plan for future transportation needs, ensuring
optimal service levels and infrastructure investments.
•Multi-Modal Integration: Data analysis supports the
integration of various transport modes (buses, trains,
bikes, etc.), improving connections, facilitating smoother
transfers, and creating a more sustainable and efficient
transportation network.
 II. Context
III. The •Data Collection and Integration: Diverse data
sources, including traffic sensors, GPS devices, fare
systems, and social media, are collected and integrated

Data to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban

mobility patterns.
•Traffic Flow Analysis: Analyzing real-time and

Collectio historical data helps identify congestion hotspots and

optimize traffic management strategies, such as
adjusting signal timings and improving traffic flow.

n
•Public Transport Optimization: Data analysis helps
optimize public transport by analyzing ridership, travel
demand, and route performance, leading to better
service frequency, route adjustments, and efficient
resource allocation.
•Demand Forecasting: Accurate demand forecasting
based on historical data and socio-economic factors
helps plan for future transportation needs, ensuring
optimal service levels and infrastructure investments.
•Multi-Modal Integration: Data analysis supports the
integration of various transport modes (buses, trains,
bikes, etc.), improving connections, facilitating smoother
transfers, and creating a more sustainable and efficient
transportation network.
 II. Context
III. The •Data Collection and Integration: Diverse data
sources, including traffic sensors, GPS devices, fare
systems, and social media, are collected and integrated

Data to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban

mobility patterns.
•Traffic Flow Analysis: Analyzing real-time and

Collectio historical data helps identify congestion hotspots and

optimize traffic management strategies, such as
adjusting signal timings and improving traffic flow.

n
•Public Transport Optimization: Data analysis helps
optimize public transport by analyzing ridership, travel
demand, and route performance, leading to better
service frequency, route adjustments, and efficient
resource allocation.
•Demand Forecasting: Accurate demand forecasting
based on historical data and socio-economic factors
helps plan for future transportation needs, ensuring
optimal service levels and infrastructure investments.
•Multi-Modal Integration: Data analysis supports the
integration of various transport modes (buses, trains,
bikes, etc.), improving connections, facilitating smoother
transfers, and creating a more sustainable and efficient
transportation network.
 II. Context
III. The •Data Collection and Integration: Diverse data
sources, including traffic sensors, GPS devices, fare
systems, and social media, are collected and integrated

Data to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban

mobility patterns.
•Traffic Flow Analysis: Analyzing real-time and

Collectio historical data helps identify congestion hotspots and

optimize traffic management strategies, such as
adjusting signal timings and improving traffic flow.

n
•Public Transport Optimization: Data analysis helps
optimize public transport by analyzing ridership, travel
demand, and route performance, leading to better
service frequency, route adjustments, and efficient
resource allocation.
•Demand Forecasting: Accurate demand forecasting
based on historical data and socio-economic factors
helps plan for future transportation needs, ensuring
optimal service levels and infrastructure investments.
•Multi-Modal Integration: Data analysis supports the
integration of various transport modes (buses, trains,
bikes, etc.), improving connections, facilitating smoother
transfers, and creating a more sustainable and efficient
transportation network.
 II. Context
III. The •Data Collection and Integration: Diverse data
sources, including traffic sensors, GPS devices, fare
systems, and social media, are collected and integrated

Data to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban

mobility patterns.
•Traffic Flow Analysis: Analyzing real-time and

Collectio historical data helps identify congestion hotspots and

optimize traffic management strategies, such as
adjusting signal timings and improving traffic flow.

n
•Public Transport Optimization: Data analysis helps
optimize public transport by analyzing ridership, travel
demand, and route performance, leading to better
service frequency, route adjustments, and efficient
resource allocation.
•Demand Forecasting: Accurate demand forecasting
based on historical data and socio-economic factors
helps plan for future transportation needs, ensuring
optimal service levels and infrastructure investments.
•Multi-Modal Integration: Data analysis supports the
integration of various transport modes (buses, trains,
bikes, etc.), improving connections, facilitating smoother
transfers, and creating a more sustainable and efficient
transportation network.
 II. Context
III. The •Data Collection and Integration: Diverse data
sources, including traffic sensors, GPS devices, fare
systems, and social media, are collected and integrated

Data to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban

mobility patterns.
•Traffic Flow Analysis: Analyzing real-time and

Collectio historical data helps identify congestion hotspots and

optimize traffic management strategies, such as
adjusting signal timings and improving traffic flow.

n
•Public Transport Optimization: Data analysis helps
optimize public transport by analyzing ridership, travel
demand, and route performance, leading to better
service frequency, route adjustments, and efficient
resource allocation.
•Demand Forecasting: Accurate demand forecasting
based on historical data and socio-economic factors
helps plan for future transportation needs, ensuring
optimal service levels and infrastructure investments.
•Multi-Modal Integration: Data analysis supports the
integration of various transport modes (buses, trains,
bikes, etc.), improving connections, facilitating smoother
transfers, and creating a more sustainable and efficient
transportation network.
 Data Collecting
B. Collecting information from various secondary sources like
government agencies, industry associations, and private research

Collecting companies, as well as conducting their own primary research

through surveys; all data is vetted for quality and anonymized
before being stored, with emphasis on data protection and

Data encryption to safeguard user information.

Statista.com

mmda.gov.ph

asiapacificgender.org

cpbrd.congress.gov.ph

macrotrends.net
 Organization and Storing Data
C. Data Data storage is the process of storing and preserving digital
information for later retrieval and use. It enables computers and

Storing other devices to retain and access data in a structured manner,

facilitating seamless data management and processing.

Local storage: Data is stored directly on a

computer’s Solid-State Drive.

Cloud storage: Storing data on remote

servers accessible through the internet,
Google 1 drive data storage tool
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CHART 1 CHART 2

Average daily traffic volume in Metro Manila in Traffic index in Manila in the Philippines 2016 to
the Philippines 2018 to 2023 2023 .
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CHART 1 The streets and highways of Metro Manila in the Philippines saw an average
of 3.63 million vehicles traveling each day in 2023. This was about 90,000
vehicles more than the year before. Metro Manila is notorious for its traffic
Average daily traffic volume in Metro Manila in congestion, and motorists in Manila City alone can lose about 100 hours
the Philippines 2018 to 2023 annually when driving during rush hour.
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Data www.statista.com

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150

100

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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

CHART 2 The streets and highways of Metro Manila in the Philippines saw an average
of 3.63 million vehicles traveling each day in 2023. This was about 90,000
vehicles more than the year before. Metro Manila is notorious for its traffic
Traffic index in Manila in the Philippines 2016 to congestion, and motorists in Manila City alone can lose about 100 hours
2023 annually when driving during rush hour.
Metro Manila’s Traffic https://
Data www.statista.com
By major thoroughfare 2013 2023 growth/(decline)
volume %
C:1 Recto 63,533 87,391 23,858 37.6 TABLE 1
C:2 Mendoza 82,523 145,235 62,712 76.0
Pres. Quirino Ave. 129,893 177,881 47,988 36.9
C:3 Araneta Ave. 105,694 132,222 26,528 25.1 Annual Average Daily
C:4 EDSA 342,612 407,342 64,730 18.9 Traffic by Major
C:5 Katipunan/C.P. Garcia/T.Sora 175,929 238,695 62,766 35.7 Throughfare, 2013 and
R:1 Roxas Blvd. 141,963 190,184 48,221 34.0 2023 (MMDA)
AADT by Vehicle Type –
R:2 Taft Avenue 77,903 134,321 56,418 72.4
Commonwealth Avenue. While
R:3 South Superhighway 131,975 176,904 44,929 34.0
total car traffic went down in
R:4 Shaw Blvd. 88,430 127,095 38,665 43.7
2023 compared to 2013 as
R:5 Ortigas Ave. 106,183 146,597 40,414 38.1
shown in Table 1, this trend is
R:6 Magsaysay Blvd. 92,617 137,916 45,299 48.9
not reflected in Commonwealth
Aurora Blvd. 122,022 121,928 (94) -0.1
Avenue as there were more cars
R:7 Quezon Ave. 183,609 312,486 128,877 70.2
that passed through this route
Commonwealth Ave. 237,577 407,988 170,411 71.7
(Table 1). Motorcycle traffic
R:8 A. Bonifacio 80,570 105,934 25,364 31.5
likewise soared in
R:9 Rizal Ave. 71,669 114,674 43,005 60.0
Commonwealth Avenue for the
R:10 Del Pan 53,539 104,615 51,076 95.4
same period by 416%.
Other Marcos Highway 173,218 243,636 70,418 40.7
Surprisingly, tricycle presence
McArthur Highway 73,619 121,189 47,570 64.6
also jumped notwithstanding
GRAND TOTAL 2,535,078 3,634,233 1,099,155 43.4
the continued ban imposed by
the MMDA.
Transportation in
Manila
TRICYCLES BUS
There are also motorized and pedal-powered There are around 5,000 buses in Metro Manila, and
tricycles in Metro Manila 12,595 buses operating in and out of the city. There are
830 bus franchises in Metro Manila. .

JEEPNEYS TAXIS
There are around 75,000 jeepneys in Metro Manila, out There are around 16,000 active taxis in Metro Manila.
of a total of around 270,000 in the Philippines. Jeepneys
are a unique type of bus with wide windows and no air
conditioning.
RAIL TRANSIT
LRT Line 1, 2, MRT-3, AND Manila Metro
Rail Transit System
The Manila Light Rail Transit System, commonly known as the LRT,
is an urban rail transit system that primarily serves Metro Manila,
Philippines. Although categorized as a light rail system because it
originally used light rail vehicles, it presently has characteristics of
a rapid transit system, such as high passenger throughput,
exclusive right-of-way, and later use of full metro rolling stock
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Metro Manila’s Population

Data
2016 2019 2022 2024
13,064,0000 (1.59%) 13,699,000 (1.61%) 14,406,000 (1.74%) 14,942,000 (1.87%)
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Manila - Historical Population Data wpp/
Year Population Growth Rate

2024 14,942,000 1.87%

2023 14,667,000 1.81% TABLE 4

2022 14,406,000 1.74%

Manila, Philippines Metro Area Population 2016-
2024 (United Nations - World Population
2021 14,159,000 1.70% Prospects)

2020 13,923,000 1.64% The streets and highways of Metro Manila in the
Philippines saw an average of 3.63 million
vehicles traveling each day in 2023. This was
2019 13,699,000 1.61%
about 90,000 vehicles more than the year
before. Metro Manila is notorious for its traffic
2018 13,482,000 1.58% congestion, and motorists in Manila City alone
can lose about 100 hours annually when driving
2017 13,272,000 1.59% during rush hour.

2016 13,064,000 1.59%

 D. Usage
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Data Security Enhanced Accuracy

III. Key Findings

A B C D

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Conclusion
Data-led spatial design in the case of
Metro Manila improves the transport
system through the application of
appropriate data. There is a need for
solidarity among the planners, the data
analysts, as well as the stakeholders to
enhance and address issues of the
transport system in the region.
 V. Ethical Considerations
/Concerns
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