There is also a negative impact when TNVS draw people away from more sustainable modes of transport such as walking, cycling, or public transport. Setting a cap on the number of public transport vehicles tends to benefit the rich who can afford to buy cars while penalizing the majority who rely on public transport. Until public transport improves significantly, there will be continued pressure for increasing numbers of private vehicles and more congestion. You either have an inadequate supply of TNVS and increased demand for private car use or plentiful TNVS and reduced demand for private car use. Robert Y. Siy is a development economist, city and regional planner, and a public transport advocate He can be reached at mobilitymatters.ph@yahoo.com

Source: Manila Times May 11, 2018 16:41 UTC