By Alexandria Dennise San Juan
The country's first three-level “landport” terminal building in Parañaque City is set to open next month and will serve passengers bound for destinations south of Metro Manila and Luzon.
Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
(DOTr / MANILA BULLETIN) The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), tagged as the first "integrated and multi-modal terminal" in the country, will be inaugurated by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on November 5. Aside from serving as a transit point of buses plying the Southern Luzon route and in-city modes of transportation, the PITX will also connect different transport modes for the convenience of travelers. The PITX which is located on Coastal Road is expected to reduce the number of provincial buses entering Metro Manila, specifically along the Taft Avenue-Pasay area. "This is not just your ordinary terminal, but a landmark transportation hub that is set to uplift the overall terminal experience of our countrymen," Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said. The world-class terminal features a passenger-friendly systems design, multi-modal connections, and a wide range of commercial services. The departure bay for buses, jeepneys, and taxis is located on the ground floor while the arrival bays for buses are located on the second floor. The third floor provides parking spaces, AUV bays, and a connection to the proposed LRT-1 extension project. The terminal has a total of 59 bays for provincial and city buses, 49 bays for UV express and jeepneys, and 852 parking slots. The PITX can accommodate a maximum capacity of 100,000 passengers daily and peak hour passenger volume of 4,380 arrivals and 3,808 departures, the DOTr said. Aside from transport bays, there are five floors of office space that will be available for lease. Also available are park-ride facilities and maintenance areas for minor repairs of vehicles for the convenience of the drivers. Convenient The DOTrassured that bus reservations will now be hassle-free through PITX's "state-of-the-art" bus reservation and online booking with seat selection options, and an advance ticketing system with centralized ticketing counters and 50 automated ticketing kiosks. The PITX will also house modern concourse facilities like comfortable seating spaces at waiting areas, free Wi-Fi access, drinking water stations, traveler's workstation areas, charging ports, locker facilities, and telephone booths. The terminal will have a centralized shopping center, as well as health and wellness amenities such as baby care rooms, breastfeeding stations, clinic, prayer room, pay-in lounge, and clean restrooms. Trolleys and wheelchairs will also be available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Secure The DOTrsaid all operations and activities inside the PITXwill be monitored through a 24-hour CCTV system and an advanced 24-hour feedback center for all customers. Prior to the opening of the transport hub, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued an order in September directing all public utility vehicles (buses, jeepneys, and UV Express) from provinces southwest of Metro Manila to end their trips at the PITX. "All provincial public utility buses, UV Express service and public utility jitneys originating from provinces southwest of Metro Manila entering via Coastal Road and Manila Cavite Expressway shall end their routes at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) in Coastal Road, Parañaque from the date PITX is fully operational," the Board said in its September 13 Memorandum Circular. President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to lead the inauguration of the PITX, a flagship project of the administration's "Build BuildBuild" Program. The President will be joined by the Cabinet's economic and infrastructure cluster heads, as well as other key officials from the government and the private sector.
Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange(DOTr / MANILA BULLETIN) The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), tagged as the first "integrated and multi-modal terminal" in the country, will be inaugurated by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on November 5. Aside from serving as a transit point of buses plying the Southern Luzon route and in-city modes of transportation, the PITX will also connect different transport modes for the convenience of travelers. The PITX which is located on Coastal Road is expected to reduce the number of provincial buses entering Metro Manila, specifically along the Taft Avenue-Pasay area. "This is not just your ordinary terminal, but a landmark transportation hub that is set to uplift the overall terminal experience of our countrymen," Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said. The world-class terminal features a passenger-friendly systems design, multi-modal connections, and a wide range of commercial services. The departure bay for buses, jeepneys, and taxis is located on the ground floor while the arrival bays for buses are located on the second floor. The third floor provides parking spaces, AUV bays, and a connection to the proposed LRT-1 extension project. The terminal has a total of 59 bays for provincial and city buses, 49 bays for UV express and jeepneys, and 852 parking slots. The PITX can accommodate a maximum capacity of 100,000 passengers daily and peak hour passenger volume of 4,380 arrivals and 3,808 departures, the DOTr said. Aside from transport bays, there are five floors of office space that will be available for lease. Also available are park-ride facilities and maintenance areas for minor repairs of vehicles for the convenience of the drivers. Convenient The DOTrassured that bus reservations will now be hassle-free through PITX's "state-of-the-art" bus reservation and online booking with seat selection options, and an advance ticketing system with centralized ticketing counters and 50 automated ticketing kiosks. The PITX will also house modern concourse facilities like comfortable seating spaces at waiting areas, free Wi-Fi access, drinking water stations, traveler's workstation areas, charging ports, locker facilities, and telephone booths. The terminal will have a centralized shopping center, as well as health and wellness amenities such as baby care rooms, breastfeeding stations, clinic, prayer room, pay-in lounge, and clean restrooms. Trolleys and wheelchairs will also be available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Secure The DOTrsaid all operations and activities inside the PITXwill be monitored through a 24-hour CCTV system and an advanced 24-hour feedback center for all customers. Prior to the opening of the transport hub, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued an order in September directing all public utility vehicles (buses, jeepneys, and UV Express) from provinces southwest of Metro Manila to end their trips at the PITX. "All provincial public utility buses, UV Express service and public utility jitneys originating from provinces southwest of Metro Manila entering via Coastal Road and Manila Cavite Expressway shall end their routes at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) in Coastal Road, Parañaque from the date PITX is fully operational," the Board said in its September 13 Memorandum Circular. President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to lead the inauguration of the PITX, a flagship project of the administration's "Build BuildBuild" Program. The President will be joined by the Cabinet's economic and infrastructure cluster heads, as well as other key officials from the government and the private sector.