Sandy Mae Gaspay

• Associate Professor at University of the Philippines System

We study, in an exploratory manner, the potential impact of service contracts on the cash flows and creditworthiness of two transport cooperatives in the Philippines. Annual audited financial statements for two periods (before service contracting [SC] and during SC) are examined using four financial metrics. The analysis reveals that the cash flows...

To improve the multimodal transfers through adequate physical infrastructure in Metro Manila, this study conducted a review of indicators used in measuring the quality of transfers for urban multimodal passenger transport systems and developed an index for assessing the quality of transfer between different transit modes in selected EDSA Busway sta...

In the Philippines, discussions on making public transportation more accessible usually focus on the needs of persons with disabilities. We further expand this by considering "Passengers with Reduced Mobility" (PRMs) who also include those with travel limitations and other contextual factors. Through an online survey, the needs and satisfaction of...

In July 2021, Metro Manila's first cycling network was inaugurated in response to evolving transport needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the continuous improvement of cycling infrastructure in the region, an evaluation methodology for the bike lanes was proposed based on the following criteria: population density, the average number of monthly...

In response to the health and mobility issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippine government took advantage of opportunities to expedite public transport reforms by converting a portion of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare, into a dedicated busway. This deserves a closer look since historically, so...

This paper proposes a conceptualization of the mechanism of international transfer of infrastructure (as opposed to knowledge, technology, or policy transfer) through the intermediation of development aid organizations (DAOs). DAOs are powerful transnational actors able to provide and mobilize vast resources on behalf of constrained government agen...

The increased investments in bicycle infrastructure in Metro Manila due to the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in cyclists. This study aims to contribute to the current understanding of Metro Manila's cycling population by sharing insights derived from two surveys. Referencing data from the MUCEP database which was established in 2012-2014, the...

Jeepneys are paratransit vehicles which constitute the bulk of urban transport in many cities in the Philippines. There are around 179,000 jeepneys of which 90% are fifteen years or older. However, this is not without so many other issues on the road. To address this, the government issued a landmark policy enabling the Public Utility Vehicle Moder...

We present the ongoing Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) as a case study in socio-technical transition studies in the transport sector. The ongoing reform project, initiated and implemented by the national government, aims for a wholesale change of the public land transportation industry of the Philippines. Using a theoretical fr...