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Why are new LRT-1 stations not directly linked to NAIA?

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Andrea Taguines

ABS-CBN News

<p>The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Saturday said the location of the two new LRT-1 stations near the Ninoy Aquino Internatonal Airport (NAIA) do not include a direct connection to the airport due to regulatory constraints imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).</p><p>There are five new stations under the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project: Redemptorist-ASEANA Station, MIA Road Station, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) Station, Ninoy Aquino Avenue Station and Dr. Santos Station.</p><p>Aside from providing better mobility, the DOTr and Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) have said that the project also makes it easier for commuters to get to major transport hubs such as the PITX and the NAIA.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/16/new-lrt-1-cavite-extension-opens-improving-metro-manila-commuting-1100">New LRT-1 Cavite Extension opens, seen to improve Metro Manila commuting</a></div><p>But unlike the PITX station, which has a walkway leading to the actual bus terminal, the MIA Road and Ninoy Aquino Avenue stations do not.</p><p>“CAAP mandates a 4-kilometer radius clearance from the airport runways, along with the takeoff and approach angles of aircrafts, ensuring unobstructed areas for aviation safety. Based on thorough studies, the current distance of approximately 4 kilometers from the Ninoy Aquino Station to the airport is already the shortest possible alignment that complies with this requirement,” said DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Jeremy Regino in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.</p><p>Regino said this requirement prioritizes passenger safety and aviation compliance.</p><p>“That&#x27;s why in order to create a rail line that directly links with the NAIA, notwithstanding CAAP&#x27;s regulations, the Metro Manila Subway is the best option as it is constructed underground, and does not pose any risk on flight operations in the airport,” he added.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/11/15/lrt-1-now-goes-all-the-way-to-sucat-1746">LRT-1 now goes all the way to Sucat</a></div><p>Regino also noted that the designed location of the stations are also based on right-of-way considerations.</p><p>Instead, the LRMC said it is talking to several transport operators and local government units to provide shuttles or other last-mile transport options.</p><div><strong>FIRST DAY OF OPERATIONS</strong></div><p>Many commuters took advantage of the newly opened LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 on Saturday to shorten their usual commutes.</p><p>According to the LRMC, it saw the most foot traffic at the Redemptorist-ASEANA and Dr. Santos stations in Parañaque.</p><p>“Base sa initial feedback ng aming mga pasahero at ng aming station personnel, overall positive feedback. Nagpapasalamat sila dahil mas mabilis na silang makakabiyahe then natutuwa sila sa mga bagong facilities,” said LRMC Head of Corporate Communications Jacqueline Gorospe.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/15/tour-bagong-lrt-1-station-rekta-na-sa-pitx-1246">TOUR: Bagong LRT-1 station rekta na sa PITX</a></div><p>College student Luke Carreon, who lives in Parañaque but studies in a university in Manila, is glad that he no longer needs to worry about being late for school.</p><p>“Actually nung sumasakay pa ako sa Baclaran, ang ina-allot kong allowance for travel is two hours kasi nga mahirap sumakay ng jeep, sa LRT. E kung tuloy-tuloy ito, baka less than one hour lang yung total travel time ko… Sana lang walang aberya na mangyari,” said Carreon.</p><p>The LRMC meanwhile assured the public that most of the trains they are using are new.</p>

<p>The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Saturday said the location of the two new LRT-1 stations near the Ninoy Aquino Internatonal Airport (NAIA) do not include a direct connection to the airport due to regulatory constraints imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).</p>

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Saturday said the location of the two new LRT-1 stations near the Ninoy Aquino Internatonal Airport (NAIA) do not include a direct connection to the airport due to regulatory constraints imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).