Researchers: Alvin Belleza, Aaron Dapito, Earvin Rayner Go, and Jason Martin Naniong

The Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT) is a metropolitan rail system serving millions of people every day in Metro Manila. The LRT consists of two lines: Line 1 or the Yellow line, which currently runs south-north from Baclaran in Pasay City to North Avenue station in Quezon City, and Line 2 or the Purple line, which is connected to the first line through Doroteo Jose and runs east-west from Recto in Manila to Santolan station in Marikina City.  According to 2009 data, the LRT serves roughly 579,000 passengers each day through the two lines, 31 stations, along over 31 kilometers of mostly elevated track.

The LRT has been one of the modes of transportation for many passengers, mostly students, aside from road-based public transport such as jeepneys and buses. Although the system aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city as well as the travel times of its passengers, the transportation system has only been partially successful due to the rising number of motor vehicles and rapid urbanization. As time progresses, the management works on improving the system from extending its reach in the north and the south and also the level of service to the public.

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