MPT Mobility launches P2.5-B smart solutions project
MPT Mobility, the innovations arm of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), has launched a P2.5-billion smart solutions project in collaboration with local government units (LGUs) under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
The project seeks to address mobility challenges in local areas via MPT's Smart Urban Mobility Solutions (SUM Solutions) suite.
This land mobility ecosystem provides intelligent transportation management systems, peak-hour congestion pricing solutions, area-based monitoring and enforcement capabilities, smart parking systems, efficient public transportation and fleet management solutions, as well as roadside assistance support.
All these integrated services, supported by relevant policies from the LGUs, will create more efficient transportation systems, reduce congestion, and promote road safety among LGU constituents.
A particular success story on MPT Mobility's PPP with LGUs is the CCLEX (Cebu Cordova Link Expressway) project, according to CEO Rodrigo E. Franco.
The CCLEX is a joint venture with Cebu City and the municipality of Cordova.
"We are excited to work with LGUs to provide solutions, address their mobility problems, and provide opportunities to improve local economies," he maintained.
Furthermore, SUM Solutions also provide capacity-building to key LGU officials on managing and using technologies.
This ensures that each LGU receives the support they need to create an efficient, sustainable, and accessible-to-all transportation system.
Overall, the customized solutions' social and economic benefits to residents and businesses are "substantial” Franco underscored.
In order to create smarter, and sustainable transportation systems, MPT Mobility partnered with Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.
The Singapore-based multinational technology and engineering group has 800 smart city projects in over 150 countries worldwide.