The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Friday signed an settlement to collaborate on an built-in method for the relocation of casual settlers affected by transit-oriented growth initiatives.
In a press release, the DOTr mentioned Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and Human Settlements Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar signed the settlement.
Under the settlement, the DOTr and DHSUD will coordinate the relocation and resettlement actions affected by transport initiatives; plan with involved native authorities items transport-oriented growth areas of main initiatives; and research and plan estates and new city growth to make sure built-in land use and transport planning.
During the signing ceremony, Bautista mentioned each departments would leverage one another’s experience in land use, housing, and transportation planning to extend social and financial alternatives for Filipinos.
“For the first time, the DOTr and DHSUD have joined forces to create livable, vibrant, and healthy communities. We will leverage our collective expertise,” mentioned the Transportation Secretary.
The DOTr mentioned it could additionally coordinate with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for the advance of accessibility to current and new DHSUD townships, estates, and housing initiatives by establishing new public transport routes to be recognized and built-in into the route plans recognized by LGUs and route rationalization research of the DOTr and LTFRB.
Transport infrastructure built-in with land use and housing will guarantee sustainability and propagate inexperienced areas for communities, mentioned Bautista.
For its half, the DHSUD will formulate and prescribe land use planning and zoning requirements and laws for the formulation of City-Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CMCLUP).
Acuzar mentioned the settlement ensured prioritization of each housing and transportation.
“Sa pamamagitan ng MOA na ito, ating sinisiguro na hindi lang ang transportation ang ating inaayos kundi pati na rin ang tirahan ng ating isinasa-ayos kundi pati na rin ang tirahan ng bawat pamilyang maaapektuhan ng DOTr,” mentioned the DHSUD chief. — DVM, GMA Integrated News
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