Like any developing city, Tagbilaran, Bohol has been experiencing
pollution and congestion in the streets. Being Bohol’s
center for commerce, education, and administration, Tagbilaran
is visited by around 200 buses, 30 mini-buses, 250 jeepneys,
and about 2,000 pedicabs. All these, without any doubt,
would make the small city streets congested. As an answer
to the problem, a 16-hectare satellite city was to be created.
The establishment of the satellite city is composed
of three phases: Phase 1 – The Creation of the Bus
Terminal and Public Market; Phase 2 – The Creation
of the New City Hall, Shopping Malls, City Astrodome, and
Government Offices; Phase 3 – The Establishment of
State of the Art Medical Facilities, Housing Projects, Commercial
Banks, and other service facilities.
Five hectares of this 16-hectare city will be devoted
to the bus terminal and public market complex. Business
stalls, a spacious waiting area, clean toilet facilities,
beds for rent, and even a mini-forest were incorporated
into this infrastructure project to address the comfort
and convenience of the 12,000 passengers that could be accommodated
in this site.
The creation of the Bus Terminal resulted in an efficient
transport system that decongested the central business district.
This 24-hour terminal is safeguarded by the Police Dangpanan
Center, thus creating a secured atmosphere for those who
will be traveling. Routes, together with their arrival and
departure time, are placed on the travel advisory board
for the convenience of both the passengers and the fetchers.
The new public market also fostered more business
transactions in the area. Rural producers, traders, entrepreneurs,
and consumers all met in this area and took care of business
matters.
