The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has proposed a P19.8 billion budget to fund its road transport sector projects for 2022, and it gives us a good look at the agency’s plans for the coming year.
Locally funded projects will comprise P13.2 billion of the budget, while foreign-assisted projects (FAPs) amount to P6.61 billion. The DOTr’s Service Contracting Program accounts for the majority of the local projects, with a proposed P10-billion budget.
Notable inclusions in the proposal are the Makati-BGC Greenways (P125.91 million), the Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange (P10.71 million), and a Bataan Bus Rapid Transit feasibility study (P100 million).
In addition, the DOTr also allotted P1.5 billion for active transport infrastructure and other related programs. Other projects mentioned in the press release were the PUV Modernization Program (P800.71 million) the EDSA Busway Project (P472.97 million), and P125.91 million for the Makati-BGC Greenways
Budget for the FAPs, meanwhile, will be earmarked for the EDSA Greenways Project (P243.47 million), the Davao High Priority Bus System (P3.59 billion),the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project (P2.47 billion), and the Metro Manila BRT Line Project-Quezon Avenue (P300 million).
The DOTr also emphasized the importance of pushing for more railway projects alongside the allotment of additional budget for the road sector. What do you think of the projects the agency wants to line up next year? You can check out the full statement below, then share your two cents in the comments.
