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UNIT 1: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND ROAD TRANSPORT NETWORK Flashcards

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defined as movement of people and/or goods from one place to another.

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Transportation

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refers to the framework of routes within a system of locations, known as nodes

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NETWORK

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refers to a single link between two nodes that are part of a larger network

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ROUTE

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may either be
* Permanent/tangible routes (roads, rails and canals)
* Scheduled service/ less tangible routes (air and sea corridors, trains, public transit)
* Describes a structure which permits either vehicular movement or flow of commodity
* Consists of a system of interconnected ways designed to carry traffic
* Generally forms the most basic level of transport infrastructure in an urban area
* Links with all other areas, both within and beyond boundaries

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ROAD TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

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  • network value is proportional to the square of connected nodes
  • In reference to the Ethernet, the value of network is proportional to square of the number of connected uses in the system
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Metcalfe’s law

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Phenomenon whereby increased numbers of people improve the value of good or service

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Network Effect

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has high accessibility, represents the dominant element of the network
and the spatial structure it supports; point of highest accessibility, insignificant
accessibility with other nodes, implies high connectivity levels and redundancy

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CENTER

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also of significant levels of accessibility

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SUB-CENTERS

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is underdeveloped due to:

  • terrains (mountains)
  • geography (multiple islands)
  • low government investment/funding in infrastructure
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PHILIPPINE Transportation

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PHILIPPINE Transportation Classified as:

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National Highway Network
National Expressway Network

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  • Series of public roads that provide inter-city connection
  • Numbered N1 to N82
  • N1 to N10 :Main routes or priority corridors connecting three or more
    cities
  • N11 to N82 : Roads linking two cities
  • Mostly single and dual carriageways linking two or more cities
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National Highway Network

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classifications of National Highway Network

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  • primary
  • secondary
  • tertiary
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EXAMPLES OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS NETWORKS

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a. Pan – Philippine Highway (Maharlika Highway)
b. EDSA (Epifanio de los Santos Avenue)
c. Aspiras – Palispis Highway
d. Kennon Road
e. Naguilian Road
f. Loakan Road
g. Governor Pack Road

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  • Controlled - access highway network
  • Managed by DPWH
  • Consists of all expressways and regional high standard highways ( provide high
    level of traffic service)
  • Multi-lane divided toll roads
  • Spans 420 km as of 2015 (est 626km by 2020 – JICA)
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National Expressway Network

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Classifications of National Expressway Network

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  • Arterial High Standard Highways ( HSH-1)
  • Regional High Standard Highways (HSH-2)
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EXAMPLES OF NATIONAL EXPRESSWAYS

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a. North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) E1
b. South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) E2
c. Skyway (MMSWS)
d. Subic – Clark – Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx)
e. Muntinlupa – Cavite Expressway (MCX)
f. Tarlac – Pangasinan – La Union Expressway (TPLEx)

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MODE OF TRANSPORT: (Land)

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  • Buses
  • Jeepneys
  • Taxis
  • Motorized tricycles
  • Railways – within Metro Manila, Laguna and some parts of Bicol
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MODE OF TRANSPORT: (Water)

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  • double-outriggers (trimaran)
  • bangka (sails)
  • pump boats (motorized bangka)
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SRNH

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Strong Republic Nautical Highway

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919 km integrated set of highway segments and ferry routes
covering 17 cities (2003)

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Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH)

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MODE OF TRANSPORT: (Air)

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  • airplanes
22
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  • the organization, arrangement, guidance and control of both stationary and
    moving traffic
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

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  • Traffic signs and markings
  • follow International standards by Vienna Convention, 1968, but neither
    conform in color nor shape as per standard
  • Generally insufficient
  • For HUA’s: hardly visible and recognized due to giant billboards
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Traffic Control devices

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  • primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing and
    administrative entity of the executive branch on the promotion, development
    and regulation of a dependable and coordinated network of transportation
    system, and a fast, safe , efficient and reliable services
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Department of Transportation (DOTr)

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  • Responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of
    infrastructures, especially national highways, flood control and water
    resources development system and other public works in accordance with
    national development objectives
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

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  • Assist the 17 political units in crafting and implementing integrated
    development plan characterized by unity of purpose, innovation, adaptability
    and creativity in meeting challenges of transport decongestion, climate
    change, waste management and disaster prevention to achieve decent
    quality of life in Metro Manila
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Metro Manila Development Agency (MMDA)

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  • in charge of issuance and revocation of driver’s licenses and permits
  • Administers exams
  • in charge of registering motor vehicles nationwide and issuing vehicle license
    plates
  • Also involved in enforcement of traffic rules and regulations, authorized to
    confiscate license
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Land Transportation Office (LTO)

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  • responsible for promulgating, administering, enforcing, and monitoring
    compliance of policies, laws, and regulations of public land transportation
    services
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Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)

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TRB

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Toll Regulatory Board

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PNR

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Philippine National Railways

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LRTA

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Light Rail Transit Authority

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MRTC

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Mertro Rail Transit Corporation

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PCG

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Philippine Coast Guard

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MARINA

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Maritime Industry Authority

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PPA

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Philippine Ports Authority

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PMMA

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Philippine Merchant Maritime Academy

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CAAP

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Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

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CAB

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Civil Aeronautics Board

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  • Relatively good condition
  • Unobstructed since 2019
  • Lack safety features especially for PWD’s
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SIDEWALKS

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  • few are constructed
  • Inaccessible to elderly and handicapped
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PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES

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MOTOR VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS:

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  • PRIVATE
  • FOR HIRE
  • GOVERNMENT/OFFICIAL
  • DIPLOMATIC
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  • Owned by private individuals or companies not intended for hire
    (green/white plate)
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PRIVATE

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Authorized public use by virtue of franchise (yellow plate)

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FOR HIRE

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Owned by Philippine government (red plate)

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GOVERNMENT/OFFICIAL

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Owned by foreign government (blue plate)

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DIPLOMATIC

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  • Regulating the Assignment and Issuance of Low-Numbered (PROTOCOL)
    License Plates to Motor Vehicles Used by Officials of the Republic of the
    Philippines
  • Issued in pairs duly registered in the name of the listed officials or their
    respective spouses
  • President, VP, Senate President, House Speaker, Chief Justice, Senators
    and Congressmen are allowed up to four (4) pairs of Protocol Plates
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EO No. 400 Series 2005

47
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 car insurance death benefits requires that the death occurs within 90 days after the
time of accident, and that the injury incurred must be present from time of accident
until death

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INSURANCE

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Types of car insurance

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a. CTPL (compulsory Third Party Liability)
b. Compre (comprehensive Car insurance costs about PhP 2000 per year

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  • Issuance is under Republic Act 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code)
  • Control the registration and operation of motor vehicles and licensing of owners,
    dealers, conductors, drivers and similar matters
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DRIVING LICENSE

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TYPES OF LICENSES:

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  • Student Driver Permit
  • Non Professional Driver License
  • Professional Driver License
51
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PH license may be used in _____________

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Spain, and Australia

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