How do you solve a problem like Manila traffic?
Transport planner and transport economist Anton Siy develops solutions and strategies for public and private authorities looking for ways out of traffic congestion, educating us all on how to "move people, not cars" and the dangers of "induced demand" (or why just adding more roads makes things worse).
As Head of Pasig Transport, Anton handles local transport planning & policy, road safety, and e-mobility for Pasig, a city in Metro Manila with nearly a million residents.
On a national level, he previously worked with the Philippines' Department of Finance from 2013 to 2015, where he was part of the multi-agency team that helped launch various Public-Private Partnership Projects for transport infrastructure.
From 2015 to 2016, Anton studied at the University of Leeds' Institute for Transport Studies through a Chevening Scholarship, where he earned an M.A. in Transport Economics with Distinction. He also holds an M.S. in Finance from Boston College and a B.A. in International Relations from Tufts University.
On this episode, we discuss what Manila can learn from other global cities, how his office managed the lockdowns of 2020, and building consensus despite opposition from some stakeholders (like his work establishing dedicated bike lanes along car-filled streets – the data doesn’t lie!).
This episode is dedicated to all the urban commuters and anyone who puts collective welfare above personal gain.
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Follow Anton on Twitter (@goodkidbikecity) or read his writing https://visor.ph/section/wisdom/passenger/
Catch his other interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdVnXmplIzM
https://www.rappler.com/nation/256041-interview-anton-siy-commuting-coronavirus-lockdown/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/25LwpQDhxLCvdWdF30NYVZ
Aside from his work in government, Anton has amassed numerous followers for his cycling advocacy, thought leadership, and various collectives that aim to rethink urban planning and prioritize the needs of pedestrians and commuters. More on those here:
https://www.facebook.com/AltMobilityPH/
https://www.facebook.com/urbanismoph/
https://www.facebook.com/MoveAsOneCoalition/
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Music: “Neon Laser Horizon” by Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Sound Editing by franticsong
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xoxo Jo
