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School of Government

Ateneo de Manila University

Quezon City, Philippines

Grant Number: 2013 SRC 117

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INCLUSIVE MOBILITY PROJECT

Final Technical and Financial Report

TAKING THE NEXT STEP FOR INCLUSIVE MOBILITY IN METRO MANILA

A Rockefeller Foundation supported project

Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid in Asia Program

School of Government, Ateneo De Manila University

Grant Number: 2013 SRC 117

Grant Covering Period: April 1, 2013 to December 2014

Financial Report Covering Period: July 1, 2013 to December 2014

Date of Submission: January 30, 2015

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

II. Outputs of the Project ..................................................................................................................................... 6

III. Report of Project Deliverables ...................................................................................................................... 6

Organization of the Inclusive Mobility Network ............................................................................................ 6

Design, Development and Prototyping of the Inclusive Mobility Training Course ................................ 8

Course Design .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Course Materials ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Prototyping of the Next Level Project Design Course for Inclusive Mobility Champions .................. 9

Highlights of the Training ................................................................................................................................. 9

Pre- and Post-training Evaluation of the Next Level Project Design Course ................................... 10

Education, Information, and Advocacy ............................................................................................................ 12

Strategic Plan ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Other Complementary Project Activities ...................................................................................................... 13

Financial Report .................................................................................................................................................... 13

IV. Findings, Insights, and Lessons Learned ................................................................................................. 13

Organizing the Inclusive Mobility Network ................................................................................................... 13

Inclusive Mobility Training Course................................................................................................................... 13

V. Project Outcomes and Impacts .................................................................................................................... 14

VI. Way Forward ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Core Business ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Mobilizing Resource to build Financial Capability of IMN ..................................................................... 16

Innovating to Raise the Capacity of Implementers and Decision Makers .......................................... 16

Strengthening the IM Network Secretariat .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Annexes

1 – Financial Report

2 – Inclusive Mobility Network Documents

3 – Training Course for IM Professionals (Course Design, module descriptions and outline)

4 – Next Level IM Project Design Course (Course Design, module descriptions and outline)

5 – List of Profile of Participants of the IM Training Course

6 – Pre- and Post-training Evaluation Questionnaire

7 – Education and Information Materials

8 – Summary of Deliverables in Compliance to the Grant Agreement

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List of Acronyms

AoI Articles of Incorporation

ASoG Ateneo School of Government

BoT Board of Trustees

CENRO City Environment and Natural Resources Office

CPE Continuing Professional Education

CSO Civil Society Organizations

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DOTC Department of Transportation and Communication

IM Inclusive Mobility

LCP League of Cities of the Philippines

LGU Local Government Units

METROPLANADO Metro Manila Planning and Development Officers Association Inc.

MMDA Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

NGO Non-government Organization

PIEP-COF Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners - College of Fellows

PWD Persons with Disability

SEC Securities and Exchange Commission

TGI Transport Governance Initiative

TNA Training Needs Analysis

WRI World Resources Institute

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Final Technical and Financial Report1 “Taking the Next Step for Inclusive Mobility in Metro Manila”

Grant Number 2013 SRC 117

I. Introduction

Metro Manila is one of the world’s fastest growing metropolitan enclaves in the world. It is the

nation’s seat of power and center of trade and industry. However, it continuously faces growing

population and weak urban planning and development resulting to challenges such as mobility

problems. Since 2011, the Inclusive Mobility Project of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG)

with the support from the Rockefeller Foundation has been actively raising awareness towards

sustainable and inclusive urban transport for Metro Manila.

From April 2013, the Ateneo School of Government helped and brought the Inclusive Mobility

Project towards a more established footing and sustainable trajectory. It builds on its

accomplishments from the previous grant. The project entitled, Taking the Next Step for Inclusive

Mobility in Metro Manila has the following goals:

To transition the existing practice of interaction and cooperation among community, NGO,

private sector, and government stakeholders into a formally organized Inclusive Mobility

Network;

To design a competency-oriented training courses on inclusive mobility and related themes

(e.g., sustainable transport) for future catalysts including public officials and community

leaders at the Ateneo School of Government;

To develop communication materials to educate the public on inclusive mobility (using

traditional and social media); and,

To conduct a strategic planning exercises to develop a roadmap to institutional sustainability

for the project.

The Inclusive Mobility Network (IMN) is envisioned to be an organization that will look at the

corresponding issues related to the transportation sector such as, mobility and the related urban

issues of different sectors like the poor, women, children, elderly, and Persons with Disabilities

(PWDs). It will actively partner with government, private, and civil society sectors in strategically,

sustainably, and innovatively promoting the mobility of all citizens, especially the poor and the

vulnerable, as a way of contributing to the coherent long-term development of the whole

metropolis, and enhancing the overall well-being of all its constituents.

The IM Project was able to develop course modules that aim to build the capacity of local

government executives and technical staff, private sector, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in

the area of mobility management and sustainable transport development towards more liveable

cities. Two curriculum designs were developed under this grant, 1) Training Course for Inclusive

Mobility Professionals, and 2) Next Level Inclusive Mobility Project Design Course.

The IM Action Plan was a product of series of solution-seeking consultation processes to develop

inclusive mobility outcomes (improved mobility, safety, productivity, and civility). The plan contain: 1)

action planning process; 2) means of delivery of the action plan; 3) identification and diagnosis of

problems, issues, and concern (in terms of outcome perspective, multi-dimensional perspective; and

modal perspective); 4) the IM Network 10-point strategy (programs and initiatives); 5) key initiatives

1 This Final Technical and Financial Report supplements the Interim Report submitted for the initial Project period (April

2013 to March 2014).This Report highlights the activities conducted by the Project team and deliverables of extension

period from April 2014 to December 2014.

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for the short term, medium term and long term; 6) roles and tasks of government, private, and civil

society sector; and 7) the Inclusive Mobility Action Programs.

Communication materials and media articles have been developed and (some) published via print and

on-line media. Some of the articles were written and published with the initiative of Inclusive

Mobility Network Board of Trustees. Furthermore, sourcebooks and other course materials have

been produced to supplement the IM course.

This Final Technical and Financial Report supplements the Interim Report submitted last March 2014

and covers the extension period from April to December 2014. The extension period focused

mainly on supporting IM Network Activities, piloting of the IM Training Course, and developing

communication materials.

II. Outputs of the Project The outputs of the Project generally consist of the following that correspond to the goals and

objectives of the project:

1) An Inclusive Mobility Network that will continue to work and cooperate with various

community, NGO, private sector, government and development organizations to support

various inclusive mobility initiatives.

2) A competency training course design that will provide appropriate training, skills, and

orientation to government executives and staff, private sector, and civil society groups.

3) Education and information materials on inclusive mobility that are designed to mobilize

public support.

4) Inclusive Mobility Action Plan that will provide strategic input and advice to organizations

nascent in Inclusive Mobility Network.

III. Report of Project Deliverables

Organization of the Inclusive Mobility Network The Project successfully organized the Inclusive Mobility Network. Its vision is to be a: “Coalition of

advocates working with government, private sector, and civil society to attain higher levels of

mobility with safety, civility, and productivity for all, by all.”

The IM Network was formally launched last April 24, 2014 – introduced its 20 Board of Trustees

(BoT), supported programs and projects, and ways how people and organizations can participate.

Around 180 participants coming from the private sector, the academe, the government and the civil

societies attended and most of them expressed interest to join the network.

The IMN Board of Trustees also grouped themselves into various Committees such as

Communications, Community Projects/Events, Policy, Capacity Building, and Network Building. The

Board of Trustees has finalized the Network’s Articles of Incorporation (AoI) and By-laws. Twelve

trustees also serve as Incorporators of the Network.

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The Articles of Incorporation and by-laws are pertinent documents of the Network. These will

establish the Network’s juridical personality and will provide guidance to the Networks daily

operation and management. It has also passed legal review of Atty. Violeta Seva (an IMN Board of

Trustee) to ensure it remains consistent with the laws of the country. The Securities and Exchange

Commission (SEC) was also consulted several times prior to registering the IM Network to the said

agency. Moreover, below are some suggestions for consideration when the AoI and By-laws were

finalized:

Experience shows that it is very difficult to secure a majority for board of trustees meetings

that is why those who are available to sign the articles of incorporation and by-laws can be

the incorporators of the network on its registration.

Members can be individuals, LGUs, NGOs, corporations or other entities with juridical

personality. These entities can designate their representative in case of exercise of voting

rights.

Regular meetings of the BoT can be quarterly and special meetings may be called from time

to time.

Composition of officers can be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This

way, officers are made accountable for their acts in relation to the affairs of the organization.

Creation of staff positions and compensation shall be subject to board approval.

The incorporators of the IM Network Ao1 and By-laws are the following:

1. Mr. Cyrus L. Ballega

2. Ms. Karen S. Crisostomo

3. Mr. Quin A. Cruz

4. Mr. Rally De Leon

5. Mr. Pio G. Fortuno Jr.

6. Ms. Lalaine Guanzon

7. Ms. Julia Nebrija

8. Mr. Liberato Requioma Jr.

9. Mr. Ronald Rodriguez

10. Mr. Paul Edward P. Sison

11. Mr. Alberto Suansing

12. Ms. Ana Catalina C. Tolentino

13. Dr. Segundo Joaquin E. Romero Jr

14. Ms. Althea Muriel L. Pineda

The documents of the IM Network were submitted last January 26, 2015 that marks its official

registration to the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit organization.

Some of the IM Network BoTs has been actively engaging in public discussions such as development

of Ortigas Greenways, road sharing initiatives, Clean Air Summit, PWD accessibility, and

incorporation of the Katipunan Academic District in Tourism Development Plan of Quezon City.

The Board of Trustees of the IMN also suggested the following activities that can be undertaken in

the next few months:

Metro-wide tour/roadshow to meet with 17 LGUs in Metro Manila

Document best practices in each city

Produce series of videos that will showcase IM projects, principles and campaign to join IMN

Upgrading of IM website (e.g. setting-up a webpage for volunteers)

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The members of the Board also played role in the design process, organization, and implementation

of the IM training course.

The following documents of the IM Network are attached as Annex 2:

Copy of certificate of registration from SEC

Copy of the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws

Profile of the Board of Trustees

Minutes/Highlights of the IM Network meetings

IM Network Communication Plan

While in transition period, the IM Project team continued to serve as the Secretariat for the IM

Network.

Design, Development and Prototyping of the Inclusive Mobility Training

Course

Course Design

The IM Project team has successfully developed two (2) training course designs. These are: 1)

Training Course for Inclusive Mobility Professionals; and 2) Next Level Project Design Course for Inclusive

Mobility Champions. Each of these courses has undergone series of Training Needs Analysis,

roundtable discussion with resource persons, workshop and research of the project team.

Training Course for Inclusive Mobility Professionals

The Training Course for Inclusive Mobility Professionals was envisaged to be a 5-day training course with

16 hours practicum/ project. The target participants were local government executives and technical

personnel working in the areas of transport, traffic management, planning, and public order and

safety. It has the following objectives:

1. Introduce the theory and practice of Inclusive Mobility to local government units in Metro

Manila.

2. Provide the participants with the necessary competencies for leading and managing Inclusive

Mobility relevant city departments.

3. Provide the foundation for follow on Inclusive Mobility training courses for the staffs of

Inclusive Mobility relevant city departments.

4. To create a core of Inclusive Mobility professional managers capable of essential inter-

operability in metropolitan-level planning, implementation, and evaluation.

5. To help systematize and professionalize the career development system in local

governments in Metro Manila.

The course design, description and outline of the course modules are attached as Annex 3.

Next Level Project Design Course for Inclusive Mobility Champions

This is a 3-day training course designed for mix of disciplines that aims to build the capacity of local

government executives and technical staff, private sector, and CSOs in the area of mobility

management and sustainable transport development towards more liveable cities.

The objectives of the course are as follows:

1. To identify, capacitate, and mobilize champions

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2. To build inclusive mobility design teams

3. To formulate innovative and feasible inclusive mobility project designs

4. To promote inclusive mobility thinking in government, private sector, and civil society

5. To build and share inclusive mobility knowledge

The course targets select leaders in government, private sector, civil society, and community with

key roles and responsibilities in inclusive mobility promotion in her/his organization. Moreover, the

participants are expected to be able to champion a suitable inclusive mobility initiative in her/his

organization and willing to join and continue to work with the network of inclusive mobility

advocates.

The course design, description and outline of the course modules are attached as Annex 4.

Course Materials

The Project team took the lead in developing the course materials of the trainings. These were

prepared to help any possible resource persons to deliver the course guided by the inclusive

mobility principles. The materials prepared are powerpoint presentations, sourcebook, pre-read

documents (e.g. Transport governance report), and compilation of e-copy of reference materials.

The copies of the powerpoint presentations for both courses can be accessed through these links:

Training Course for Inclusive Mobility Professionals; Next Level Project Design Course for Inclusive

Mobility in Metro Manila. The presentation materials for the Next Level Project Design Course were

prepared with the help of resources persons. Their presentations were created to suffice for the

findings of the training needs analysis. Presentation slides and reference materials were provided by

the IM team to the resource persons.

The sourcebook contain case studies in transport and inclusive mobility that illustrate dilemmas,

ambiguous situations the cities dealt with, and the solutions put forward. Topics may cut across the

modules and may be used by the resource persons to stimulate analytical discussions among the

training participants. The copies of the sourcebook materials can be accessed through this link.

The transport governance report was prepared by the Inclusive Mobility team. The study was

supported by WRI-EMBARQ and commissioned by Parisar in India. The copy of the report can be

accessed through this link. It presents the current state and the system of governance of the

Philippines’ transport sector. It was emailed to the training participants a week prior the conduct of

training course.

The reference materials provided to the participants are compiled documents (e.g. reports, e-books,

manuals) that are available on-line.

Prototyping of the Next Level Project Design Course for Inclusive Mobility

Champions

Highlights of the Training

The prototyping of the course was held last June 30 to July 2, 2014. It was attended by

35participants with representatives from local government units, private sector, and civil society

organizations (see Annex 5 for the list/ profile of participants). Prior to the training, the participants are

pre-grouped according to community and LGU-led projects. These are: 1) Community projects (e.g.

Katipunan Academic District and PWD Access Audit); and 2) LGU projects (e.g. Marikina Bikeways,

Pasig Carless Sundays, and Makati City walkability project).

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The first day concentrated on lectures about framework, concepts, best practices, lessons learned,

issues and concerns, problems and dilemmas in inclusive mobility. The copy of presentations can be

accessed through this link. The resource persons of the training were Ms. Cristina Velasco (former

MMDA Assistant General Manager for Planning and currently IM Convenor), USec. Anneli Lontoc

(of DOTC), Ms. Raquel Naciongayo (Pasig City CENRO), Dr. Segundo Romero, Dr. Marie Danielle

Guillen, and Mr. Lorenzo Cordova Jr. Each resource person was given 50 minutes - 15 minutes

presentation, 15 minutes exercise (sourcebook), and 20 minutes open forum. Some resource

persons also played short videos appropriate to their topic.

On the second day, the participants worked on their respective project designs. The overall

facilitator was Dr. Segundo Romero. The guided workshop included topics such as problem tree

analysis, formulation of strategies, logframe, Gantt chart, resource assignment matrix, and project

costing/budget. Each grouped have assigned coach/mentors to guide them in the entire process. The

groups worked on their respective group presentations after the workshop.

On the third day, each group was given 30 minutes to present their project designs to the panel of

discussants. The overall facilitator was Ms. Aurma Manlangit, the Director of Executive Education

Program of ASoG. The panel of discussants are Dr. Mary Jean Caleda, Dr. Marie Danielle Guillen,

and Ms. Jessica Dator-Bercilla. The discussants in general provided comments and practical insights

on how to improve the overall project design, recommended alternative strategies, possible sources

of funding to support each projects, institutional avenues to elevate the advocacy, and policies that

can enhance the rationale of the projects. The group output/presentations can be viewed through

this link.

The video documentation of Days 1 to 3 can be viewed via this link.

Pre- and Post-training Evaluation of the Next Level Project Design Course The participants were given pre- and post- evaluation questionnaire to determine the level of

knowledge they gained during the training course. This is also an opportunity to elicit feedback from

the participants on how to improve the design, content, and implementation of the training course.

The pre- and post-training evaluation questionnaire is attached as Annex 6.

Summary of Evaluation

Understanding Inclusive Mobility Principles

Participants were asked to give three statements in each 5 of 10 Inclusive Mobility principles

provided. The statements that they will provide in each principle should best represent their

knowledge and ideas on: 1--problem, gap, or inadequacy; 2--actions initiatives that have been taken;

3--what else needs to be done. They were given different sets of principles for the pre-evaluation

and post-evaluation.

Summary of Pre-test

1. Making the transport system work for the poor and vulnerable.

When asked for a statement on this principle’s problem, gap, or inadequacy, participants’ ideas seem

to not fit well to the principle’s description. Very few cited problems in the shortage of public

transportation, expensive transportation fare, inaccessible transport system for PWDs, and the lat.

One even said that there is a surplus on the supply of public transportation which causes traffic

congestion—a contrasting idea to what the principle is all about.

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On the other hand, participants seem to have better understanding when asked to give statements

on the initiatives that have been taken and what else that needs to be done related to this principle.

2. Moving people, not vehicles.

Participants clearly have a good grasp when it comes to understanding this principle. Their common

identified problem is that sidewalks are not pedestrian-friendly, lack of promotion on cycling,

inaccessible and unsafe streets, etc. They have also identified existing initiatives undertaken like bike

lanes in some areas, PWD facilities in some areas as well.

3. Promoting clean air, clean streets, clean vehicles, and clean facilities.

The participants seem to have a lot of ideas when it comes to this principle. They are fully aware of

the problems in air pollution caused by the smoke-emitting vehicles and that there are only few

trees planted in the city. They are also aware that there is a need to promote non-motorized

transportation such as riding bicycles and walking. They also see the need to promote the use of

electronic vehicles to improve quality of air.

4. Sharing information to increase connectivity and accessibility.

When it comes to this Inclusive Mobility Principle, participants believe that there is gap when it

comes to information sharing. They cited the unavailability and inaccessible data in government

agencies, the lack of coordination between LGUs, lack of available information on the grassroots

level, and gap between the National Government Agencies and Local Government Units. The

participants think that technology plays a vital role in this issue and that the utilization of various

media should be maximized in order to fill this gap. Proper coordination among government

agencies and units should also be improved.

5. Changing mindsets and behaviors – the authorities’ as well as ours.

The knowledge of the participants when it comes to this principle is poor as most of them left this

portion blank. However, some gave good insights which show that they understand this principle

well. One of the problems cited is that old habits are hard to break and that there are practices that

contribute to the traffic congestion but because people are so used to this practice that it is hard to

change their mindsets. They also said that Inclusive Mobility Team and other advocacy groups have

been doing well when it comes to changing the mindsets of the people through their information

campaign and workshops.

Summary of Post-test

1. Designing the city to be walkable, bikeable, and accessible.

Participants have a lot of ideas when it comes to this principle. They cited problems such as

substandard width and quality of roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks that hinders the users to use it

seamlessly. Parking in sidewalks is also hindering the pedestrians to walk safely to their destinations.

Improvement of facilities such as pedestrian lanes, sidewalks, waiting sheds, footbridges, signages, and

improvement of policies are the specified solutions of the participants to these issues.

2. Ensuring mobility with safety and civility.

For this principle, the participants showed high level of understanding based on their statements.

They know that the problems with regards to this issue are lack of law enforcers on roads,

undisciplined drivers and operators, lack of education among commuters, inaccessible roads, and

unsafe facilities for pedestrians and other road users. In order to solve these issues, participants

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believe that enhancing the presence of traffic enforcers and installing CCTVs should be considered.

Training these enforcers on the subject matter can also lessen accidents. Participants also see the

need for information dissemination up to grassroot level.

3. Planning and Communicating Better and Travelling Less.

Participants seem to lack understanding when it comes to this Inclusive Mobility Principle. Only few

cited problems such as lack of easy access to transit maps, routes, schedules and alternative mode of

transportation, and lack of studies to support plans and projects. Their perceived solutions to these

problems are giving infographics on the routes and mode of transportation and information

dissemination of websites that will help in the planning of alternative routes and mode of

transportation.

4. Making our neighborhoods more accessible to the rest of the city.

Very few ideas were given by the participants when it comes to this principle. They said the problem

here is that private subdivisions are inaccessible to motorists who are exploring alternate routes to

ease traffic flow in main roads.

5. Attaining the mobility of all by engaging all, especially the poor.

In this principle, there are only few participants who cited problems, initiatives, and solutions that

make up their ideas. They said there is shortage of public transportation and that it is necessary to

promote cycling to lessen transportation cost. They believe providing affordable bicycles and

improving the public transportation services and facilities can benefit everyone especially the poor.

Education, Information, and Advocacy

The Project has developed communication plan in order to effectively communicate the advocacy to

the target sectors and stakeholders. It utilizes different forms of media (e.g. website, social media).

The project website (www.inclusivemobility.net) and Facebook page is constantly being updated. The

IM project also produced e-newsletters (using mailchimp.com platform) to keep the IM stakeholders

informed of the past and upcoming project activities, and other sustainable urban transport related

news.

The communication plan developed for IMN is envisaged to effectively communicate the advocacy of

the Network to the target sectors and stakeholders.

Recently, the IMN Board of Trustee Mr. Paul Sison has been writing about Inclusive Mobility. The

articles were published via on-line and print media. The other Board members were also doing there

share to promote the IM advocacy and the Network. Press supplement were also distributed during

the launching of IMN. It was distributed in various on-line and print media companies. Several

articles came out about IMN after its launching.

The following education and information materials were produced (see Annex 7):

E-copies of the articles related to IM and IMN

PWD access audit report conducted by the IMN BoTs

IMN Press supplement

E-copy of the added details to the IM Brochure

IMN Promotional Videos

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Strategic Plan

The IM Network Board of Trustees has been using the IM Action Plan to identify possible activities

that it will undertake in the coming months. It also served as main reference document for potential

resource mobilization initiatives that will support the Network activities. The Board also plans to

further utilize the Action Plan to strategically promote the IM Principles with various

stakeholders/sector to address mobility challenges.

The minutes of the meetings of the IM Network can be accessed here.

Other Complementary Project Activities

The Ateneo School of Government through the IM Project has already submitted to Parisar

Sanrakshan Sanvardhan Sanstha (Parisar) the Transport Governance Initiative paper for Metro Manila

entitled, “Land-Based Transport Governance in the Philippines: Focus on Metro Manila”. The project

was supported by WRI-EMBARQ. The copy of the report can be accessed through this link.

The summary of deliverables in compliance to the grant agreement is attached as Annex 8.

Financial Report The Financial Report is attached as Annex 1.

IV. Findings, Insights, and Lessons Learned

Organizing the Inclusive Mobility Network

ASoG in the past 3 years has successfully incubated and set the foundation work on sustainable

urban transport and inclusive mobility. The establishment of a network whose mission is to advance

the well-being and quality life of the majority and voiceless - the emerging middle class, the minimum

wage earners, the poor, the differently-abled, the elderly, the women, the youth, the vulnerable and

the marginalized – is expected to change the landscape on this sector.

It is also worth noting the diversity and varied sectoral representation of the members of the Board

of Trustees. The BoT are motivated by shared concerns, to change the mindset, and translate the

transportation experience (in Metro Manila) a pleasant and safe experience.

The IM Network will not be an adversarial organization, but it aims to be a solutions-based

organization that will partner with transport and urban planners, policy-makers and implementers of

land use, transportation and road infrastructure initiatives, in attaining higher levels of mobility,

mainstream sustainable transportation framework especially for the voiceless in our society.

Inclusive Mobility Training Course

One of the participants during the TNA workshop mentioned that it will be difficult to include the

practice of IM in the present duties and responsibilities of LGU employees. It may entail creating a

new line item or position to focus mainly or specifically on inclusive mobility, and that some people

will have to be directly involved. Moreover, people in planning must have the capability to

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incorporate IM in the LGU plans. There is knowledge component, orientation, and skills/

competency required in making this possible. There is also a need to integrate inclusive mobility in

the LGU's Annual Investment Plans in order to have regular funding.

Furthermore, the participants of the workshop acknowledged that as of the moment, inclusive

mobility is not yet embedded in LGU policies, plans and programs. Thus, organizing a training

workshop to raise awareness of inclusive mobility may be essential. That it is best to start with

knowledge and orientation on inclusive mobility concept followed by specific LGU assignments.

Mainstreaming inclusive mobility in LGU undertakings and business operations is key before

application. It would also help to have a specific mandate coming from the national government

because laws might already be in place in relation to inclusive mobility but they are not explicitly

identified as such.

Another concern raised during the TNA workshop is to ensure that the IM training courses will not

duplicate the existing/ on-going courses in traffic, transport, and mobility given by different

institutions in the Philippines.

The Metro Manila Planning and Development Officers Association Inc. (METROPLANADO) and

Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners - College of Fellows (PIEP-COF) both expressed their

interest to support the initiative. Furthermore, it was further recommended to explore the

possibility of having the training courses credited for continuing professional education (CPE)

programs for allied professionals like engineers, architects, and planners.

The project team has yet to discuss with ASoG’s academic unit and Executive Education Program

the possibility of regular offerings of this course and how to embed the modules in the MPM

program.

V. Project Outcomes and Impacts

Formation of the Inclusive Mobility Network

The organization of the Inclusive Mobility Network provides a more meaningful voice to the

advocates of a sustainable urban transport and more liveable cities. The diversity of the participants

in the IM events are deemed important as it provides a venue for the poor, the disadvantaged, and

marginalized to take part in a dialogue of making our transportation system better.

The IM Action Plan was perceived by our participants representing the vulnerable sector (e.g.

PWDs) as a dream come true. The whole process of coming up with the vision of the action plan

provided a venue for them to give opinions. Their representation in many IM activities opened doors

and brought awareness to government and private sectors that PWDs are part of the society and

needs attention. Their rights are given voice through the IM Network.

The Network is not meant to be adversarial but a solution seeking group that shed more light than

heat on having a more sustainable and inclusive transport system. That is why on November 27,

2014, the Inclusive Mobility Network was recognized for its effort to catalyze the movement to

rationalize the transportation and mobility system in the Philippines during the “Bayanihan sa Daan

Awards”, uniquely Filipino recognition awards for people advocating transport revolution, urban

sanity, and climate crisis held in Malacañan Palace, Manila.

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Information, Education and Communication

Utilizing different forms of media (traditional and non-traditional) is very effective to increase the

reach of a Project’s advocacy.

Our recent experience with pro-active BoTs (who writes and have connections with media) made it

easier for the organization and its advocacy to be popularized.

It is also very important to constantly have articles written about the project and advocacies even if

it is written by project staff and partners. This can add up to the content of the website and updates

on the social media accounts.

Developing the IM Course for Professionals

The IM Course for Professionals has generated interest in various organizations and local

government. The whole process has complemented the initiatives of the LGUs such as Quezon City,

Pasig City, Marikina City, and Makati City. The course also added value to the existing LGU

projects/initiatives. It helped them improve the project design of their initiatives transforming

innovative ideas into implementable and doable projects.

Research

The findings of the research studies conducted by the Project team can be used as a reference to

establish Transport Governance Indicators for Metro Manila and for other major metropolitan cities

in the Philippines. ASoG can also utilize this in their governance courses.

The BoT members also did the IM Accessibility Audit Study. While it is not a full research, such is

the strength of finding more evidence-based catalyst for this advocacy.

VI. Way Forward

Core Business

The purpose of the Inclusive Mobility Network is to support and conduct non-partisan research,

education, and informational activities to increase public awareness of inclusive mobility challenges

and opportunities, innovations and initiatives. Furthermore, it aims to promote inclusive mobility

policies, programs, projects, actions, and events among government, private sector, civil society, and

community-based organizations.

The Inclusive Mobility Network will also strive to make the organization known for the following:

1. Source of credible and unbiased information

The Inclusive Mobility Network believed in “generating more light than heat”. The Network will

continue to provide credible data, informative insights, and unbiased opinion to critical issues

around transport and inclusive mobility whether it is for the government, private sector, or civil

society organizations.

2. Building critical partnership

The Network will continue its practice to be inclusive in all processes, initiatives, and activities. It

will constantly explore opportunities to have audience with authorities to discuss policies that

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are pro-poor and vulnerable. Furthermore, make sure that concerns of other stakeholders are

considered in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

The IMN is also on lookout of pipeline big ticket transport-related projects of the government

such as the “Dream Plan” for the Metro Manila’s transportation system. The challenge according

to the IMN Convenor, Ms. Cristina Velasco, is to make these development projects people

centric. The only way to do it is to engage people.

The IM Network will continue to provide platform for open discussion and solution-seeking

processes.

Mobilizing Resource to build Financial Capability of IMN

The challenge now to the IM Network is sustainability in terms of generating financial resources to

support its advocacy, initiatives, and projects. There are already identified possible opportunities to

fund the Network’s activities and initiatives such as partnering with private sector and tapping

government resources such as DOTC and DENR.

There is an immediate need to further define and the BoT to agree on the business model of the

IMN and its Secretariat in order to keep pace with the termination of IM project. Thereafter, IMN

will formulate management and administrative protocols.

Innovating to Raise the Capacity of Implementers and Decision Makers

There are opportunities for the IM Training Course to be embedded in the Masters in Public

Management and Executive Education Programs of the Ateneo School of Government. A meeting

will be organized between the IM Project team and the School's academic unit to discuss this

opportunities.

Furthermore, the Special Project Unit of the League of Cities of the Philippines has expressed

interest to cascade the IM Training Courses to their member cities. A meeting will be set-up in the

future to move this forward.

The IM Project Team envisaged that the IM Course for Professionals can be offered to LGUs once a

year. While the Next Level IM Project Design Course can be offered on a quarterly basis.