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10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao PDRIntergovernmental Tenth Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia2030 Road Map for Sustainable Transport Aligning with Sustainable Transport Development Goals (SDGs) Country Report(Draft) Myanmar ------------------------------------This country report was prepared by the Government of Myanmar as an input for the Tenth Regional EST Forum in Asia. The views expressedherein do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRCountry EST Report(covering from Nepal ESTForum 2015 to Lao ESTForum 2017)a) Name of the Country: The Republic of the Union of Myanmarb) Name, Designation and Line Ministry/Agency Respondent: Ministryof Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Ministry of Transportand Communications, Ministry of Electricity and Energyc) List other Line Ministries/Agencies contributing to preparation of theCountry Report: Ministry of Constructiond) Reporting period: 2015-2017With the objective of demonstrating the renewed interest and commitment of Asian countries towards realizing a promising decade (2010-2020) ofsustainable actions and measures for achieving safe, secure, affordable, efficient, and people and environment-friendly transport in rapidlyurbanizing Asia, the participating countries of the Fifth Regional EST Forum in Asia discussed and agreed on a goodwill and voluntary declaration “Bangkok Declaration for 2020 – Sustainable Transport Goals for 2010-2020.” At the Seventh Regional EST Forum held in Bali in 2013, theparticipating countries adopted the “Bali Declaration on Vision Three Zeros- Zero Congestion, Zero Pollution and Zero Accidents towardsNext Generation Transport Systems in Asia” reinforcing the implementation of Bangkok 2020 Declaration (2010-2020) with emphasis to zerotolerance towards congestion, pollution and road accidents in the transport policy, planning and development. Bali Vision Three Zeros calls for aparadigm shift in thinking on the role of motorization and mobility in realizing sustainable development in Asia. Subsequently, EST membercountries adopted the “Colombo Declaration” for the promotion of next generation low-carbon transport solutions in Asia.Each member country of the Forum is kindly requested to prepare a consolidated country report (by 15 January 2017) reflecting how ESTtrends and developments have taken place in the country from Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao PDR EST Forum 2017 around the Goals of theBangkok 2020 Declaration as an interim assessment following the below format. You are most welcome to add extra pages or sections to shareany major on-going initiatives or future plans, including mega transport projects, transport master plans, special transport corridor development,expansion of railways and rail route developments, etc.The objective of the Country Reporting is to share among international community the voluntary progress/achievements/initiatives include variouschallenges faced by countries in implementing each of the underlined goals of the Bangkok 2020 Declaration to realize the Bali Vision Three Zeros1/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDR- Zero Congestion, Zero Pollution, and Zero Accidents towards Next Generation Transport Systems in Asia. This would help development agencies,donors, development banks in assessing the sustainable transport needs and challenges to better devise their existing as well as future capacitybuilding programs and operations in sustainable transport areas.Timeline for submission by 15 January 2017.by email to: est@uncrd.or.jpGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.I. Strategies to Avoid unnecessary travel and reduce trip distances“Avoid” Strategy1Formally integrate land-use andtransport planning processes andrelated institutional arrangements atthe local, regional, and national levelsAny action had been taken so far? Not yet ÂSome progress (design – piloting) Largely in Place Fully CompletedBarriers/Challenges faced in implementation: Weakness in Housing PolicyWeakness of the Integrated land use andtransport planning(Please Check the box)Please add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmesdeveloped or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports orinclude websites where relevant. Urban Transport Master Plan supported by JICA is being carried out.National Transport Master Plan is being carried out.2/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.Examples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018) Comprehensive urban transport plan of the greater Yangon (YUTRA) is on-going .State owned Enterprise road transport is being converted into public private partnership ina phase by phase manner.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment?“Avoid” StrategyGoal (9): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrializationand foster innovation2Achieve mixed-use developmentand medium-to-high densities alongkey corridors within cities throughappropriate land ‐ use policies andprovide people ‐ oriented localaccess,andactivelyAny action had been taken so far? Not yetBarriers/Challenges faced in implementation: Restricted Financial Support  Some progress (design – piloting) Largely in Place Fully Completedpromote (Please Check the box)3/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.transit-oriented development (TOD) Please add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmeswhen introducing new publicdeveloped or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports ortransport infrastructureinclude websites where relevant. The feasibility study for Rehabilitation and Modernization of Yangon- Mandalay RailwayProject is on-going with the assistance of JICA. Upgrading Yangon-Mandalay Highway.Examples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018) Yangon – Mandalay Railway Improvement Project by Japanese ODA LoanYangon Circular Railway Line Upgrading Project by Japanese ODA LoanYangon-Mandalay Highway upgrading project.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment?Goal (9): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrializationand foster innovationGoal (10): Reduce inequality within and among countries4/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.3Goal DescriptionInstitute policies, programmes, and Any action had been taken so far?projects supporting Information and Not yetCommunicationsTechnologies(ICT), such as internet access,teleconferencing, and telecommuting,as a means to reduce unneeded travel“Avoid” StrategyVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017. Â Some progress (design – piloting) Largely in Place Fully Completed(Please Check the box)Barriers/Challenges faced in implementation: Early stage of infrastructure developmentCapacity buildingPlease add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmesdeveloped or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports orinclude websites where relevant. Telecommunication Sector Reform;1 ) Policy 2) Legal 3 ) Institutional had been made.PTD has officially issued auction framework for 2600 MHz to perform the BroadbandData Services Efficiently, and the auction has done on 17.10.2016. The international Guideline for IGW has been issued on 8.9.2016.Myanmar Telecommunications Master Plan is drafted in 2015 and now in the stage ofpublic consultation. Myanmar e- Government Master Plan (2016-2020) is drafted in 6.1.2017.Website: www.mcit.gov.mmExamples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018). Myanmar Telecommunications Master Plan.(draft)Myanmar e-Government Master Plan (2016-2020)5/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment? To help in achieving Goal No.1 Poverty reduction, No.3.Goal health well being, No.4.Quality Educator, No.5. Gender equality and No.8. Economic Growth.II. Strategies to Shift towards more sustainable modes“Shift” Strategy4Require Non-Motorized Transport(NMT) components in transportmaster plans in all major cities andprioritize transport infrastructureinvestments to NMT, includingwide-scaleimprovementstopedestrian and bicycle facilities,developmentoffacilitiesforAny action had been taken so far? Not yet  Some progress (design – piloting) Largely in Place Fully Completed(Please Check the box)Barriers/Challenges faced in implementation: Public AwarenessFinanceWeakness in policy formulation for NMTWeakness in design standards for roadinfrastructurePlease add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmesdeveloped or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports orintermodal connectivity, and adoption include websites where relevant.of complete street design standards, Construction of separate roads for bicycles in Mandalay Citywherever feasible Construction of separate roads and over bridges for pedestrians in Yangon City,Mandalay City and Nay Pyi Taw City6/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.Examples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018) Myanmar National Road Safety Action Plan (NRSAP) is being carried out.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment?Goal (9): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrializationand foster innovationGoal (11): Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainableGoal (13): Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts“Shift” Strategy5Improve public transport services Any action had been taken so far?including high quality and affordable Not yetservices on dedicated infrastructure  Some progress (design – piloting)along major arterial corridors in the Largely in Placecity and connect with feeder services Fully Completedinto residential communities(Please Check the box)Barriers/Challenges faced in implementation: Weakness in FinanceTechnical Assistance Weakness in cooperation and collaborationamong Government and Private organizations Lack of policy to allocate GDP of the countryto promote transport sector7/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.Please add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmesdeveloped or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports orinclude websites where relevant. Yangon Bus Service (YBS) is now being implemented in Yangon City.Upgrading the existing major railway lines by external assistance including ODA loan,EDCF loan etc., and Grants, Technical Cooperation. Upgrading Yangon- Nay Pyi Taw – Mandalay highwayExamples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018) Myanmar National Transport Master Plan (MYT-Plan) is being carried out.The process for the formulation of Project of National Logistics Master Plan is beingcarried out. Upgrading Project for Comprehensive Urban Transport Plan of the Greater Yangon(YUTRA) Yangon – Mandalay Railway Improvement Project by Japanese ODA LoanYangon Circular Railway Line Upgrading Project by Japanese ODA Loan BRT system has already introduced in Yangon City.8/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment?Goal (7): Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for allGoal (9): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrializationand foster innovation“Shift” Strategy6Reduce the urban transport mode Any action had been taken so far?share of private motorized vehicles Not yetthrough Transportation DemandManagement (TDM) measures,including pricing measures thatintegrate congestion, safety, and  Some progress (design – piloting) Largely in Place Fully Completed(Please Check the box)Barriers/Challenges faced in implementation: Poor InfrastructureInefficiency of EquipmentsWeakness in Financial supportWeakness in knowledge & Training9/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.pollution costs, aimed at gradually Please add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmesreducing price distortions that directly developed or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports oror indirectly encourage driving, include websites where relevant.motorization, and sprawl Yangon City Development Committee has planned to implement parking in CBD and tobuild a multi-storied car parking in urban area Install the modernized and synchronized intersection traffic signals in Yangon City Project for comprehensive urban transport plan of the Greater Yangon(YUTRA)YBS is now being implemented in Yangon City.Yangon Transport Authority has been set up.Examples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018) Comprehensive Urban Transport Plan of the Greater Yangon (YUTRA) and MyanmarTransport Master Plan (MYT- Plan is being carried out.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment?Goal (7): Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for allGoal (9): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrializationand foster innovation10/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.“Shift” Strategy7Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.Achieve significant shifts to more Any action had been taken so far?sustainable modes of inter-city Not yetpassenger and goods transport,including priority for high-qualitylong distance bus, inland watertransport, high-speed rail over car and  Some progress (design - piloting) Largely in Place Fully Completed(Please Check the box)Barriers/Challenges faced in implementation: InfrastructureTechnologyModernized Equipmentair passenger travel, and priority forPlease add few specific examples of initiatives, pilot projects, major policies or programmestrain and barge freight over truck anddeveloped or under development (or) any major investment decisions. Please attach reports orair freight by building supportinginclude websites where relevant.infrastructure such as dry inland ports Upgrading and modernizing existing railway corridors Promoting airport infrastructure under the PPP scheme.11/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.Examples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018) Yangon – Mandalay Railway Improvement Project by Japanese ODA LoanMandalay-Myitkyina Railway Line Upgrading Project by Republic of Korea’s EDCFLoan Negotiations on a concession agreement between the government entities and foreigninvestors who won the bidding concerned in order to build a new gateway airport to thecountry, namely Hanthawiddy International Airport. Yangon and Mandalay internationalairports have been handed-over to the private firms, under the respective concessionagreement, to upgrade infrastructure and facilities of the said airports. All of these airportwill be equipped with cargo facilities.What importance does this particular EST Goal attach in your country’s on-going efforts inachieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment?Goal (7): Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for allGoal (9): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrializationand foster innovation12/34
10th Regional EST Forum in Asia, 14-16 March 2017, Vientiane, Lao-PDRGoalNo.Goal DescriptionVoluntary Progress/Achievements/Major Initiatives, including any transport master plans,development of special transport corridors, in Implementing the Bangkok 2020 Declarationfrom Nepal EST Forum 2015 to Lao EST Forum 2017.III. Strategies to Improve transport practices and technologies8Diversify towards more sustainable Any action had been taken so far?transport fuels and technologies, Not yetincluding greater market penetration  Some progress (design – piloting)of options such as vehicles operating Largely in Placeon electricity generated from Ful
Myanmar Telecommunications Master Plan is drafted in 2015 and now in the stage of public consultation. Myanmar e- Government Master Plan (2016-2020) is drafted in 6.1.2017. Website: www.mcit.gov.mm Examples of important actions that you plan to carry out in next year (2017 2018). Myanmar Telecommunications Master Plan.(draft)
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