A Proposed Manila-Batangas By-pass Road Development Model Plan: Enhancing the Socio-Spatial Interaction and Urbanization of New By-pass Roads
Keywords:
Manila-Batangas by-pass road, socio-spatial interaction, corridor development, urbanization, land-use planning
Abstract
Urban by-pass roads reduce congestion but often trigger fragmented growth, land-use conflicts, and socio-spatial disconnection. This study evaluates the Manila–Batangas by-pass corridor to determine how infrastructure influences spatial interaction, urban form, and development control. A mixed-method approach was applied, combining household surveys, focus group discussions, key personnel interviews, spatial mapping, and traffic volume analysis. Results indicate that improved accessibility stimulates economic activity and mobility but accelerates linear sprawl and uneven land conversion without coordinated zoning. Stakeholders emphasized the need for integrated corridor planning, growth node management, environmental safeguards, and multimodal accessibility. Guided by growth pole and corridor development frameworks, the study proposes policy-oriented land-use strategies that promote compact development, balanced node distribution, and protection of open spaces. The findings support the use of by-pass corridors as structured urban growth tools rather than passive transport infrastructure, offering a transferable planning model for emerging urban regions.
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Published
2026-03-22
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Dimaano, A. K. I. (2026). A Proposed Manila-Batangas By-pass Road Development Model Plan: Enhancing the Socio-Spatial Interaction and Urbanization of New By-pass Roads. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 6(2), 10-17. Retrieved from https://ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/751
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