MRT Line 3
Also known as: Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 · EDSA MRT · MRT-3 · MRT3
Definition
MRT Line 3, also known as the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (or the EDSA MRT), is a 16.9-kilometer (10.5 mi) rapid transit line running along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Metro Manila, Philippines. Owned by the Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC) and operated under a build-lease-transfer agreement with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the line has 13 stations linking North Avenue in Quezon City to Taft Avenue in Pasay City. MRT Line 3 serves as the primary mass transit spine of the metropolis, driving real estate values and transit-oriented developments along the EDSA corridor. (Wikipedia, MRT3 Govt)
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
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| Wikipedia | MRT Line 3 |
| Wikidata | Q115802111 |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | N/A |
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| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
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| Google Scholar | MRT Line 3 EDSA transit-oriented development real estate DOTr Metro Manila |
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Also Known As
- Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3
- EDSA MRT
- MRT-3
- MRT3
Examples and Analogies
- Taft Avenue Station: The southern terminus of the MRT-3, providing a direct passenger interchange to the LRT-1 Taft Station.
- North Avenue Station: The northern terminus, linking directly to major shopping malls and the Unified Grand Central Station.
Usage Scenarios
1. Commuting from QC to Makati CBD
A BPO professional takes the MRT-3 train from Cubao Station to Ayala Station, avoiding road traffic on EDSA during morning rush hour.
2. Developing a Condo Linked to MRT
A developer builds a residential tower directly connected to the MRT-3 Boni Station, marketing it as transit-oriented housing.
Strategies
- Target commercial retail and BPO office developments near the major MRT-3 stations to capture high passenger foot traffic.
- Prioritize purchasing residential units in transit-oriented developments for stable rental yields.
Security and Safety Measures
- Verify transit-oriented development permits and structural clearance from the DOTr before construction near the rail tracks.
- Ensure that properties near elevated stations conform to local city building setback and height limits.
Historical Context
MRT Line 3 was constructed under a build-lease-transfer agreement signed in 1992 between the government and the Metro Rail Transit Corporation. Construction began in 1996, and the initial section from North Avenue to Buendia opened on December 15, 1999. The full line extending to Taft Avenue was completed and opened on July 20, 2000. The transit line transformed commuting patterns along EDSA, stimulating rapid vertical commercial and residential developments near its stations. (Wikipedia)
Challenges and Controversies
Severe Train Congestion
The line frequently experiences passenger overcrowding during morning and evening peak hours, requiring continuous maintenance and new coaches.
Sovereignty and Maintenance Issues
Complex legal disputes between the government (DOTr) and private owners (MRTC) have historically impacted maintenance quality.