CARL JOHN BUZON

dEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - PHILIPPINES - ASLIP 2026

One of the most meaningful programmes Carl has been involved in is the Public Transport Pre-Investment Study (PTPIS), a nationwide initiative of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) that aims to strengthen transport planning through data-driven and evidence-based approaches. As Project Manager, he has had the opportunity to work closely with technical teams, local governments, and development partners across regions such as Bohol, La Union, Ilocos Norte, Zamboanga City, Camarines Sur, and Pangasinan.

What makes PTPIS particularly important to HIM is that it goes beyond planning

It helps shape how cities grow and how people experience mobility in their daily lives. He strongly believes that transport should serve as the backbone of inclusive and sustainable development, connecting people to opportunities while enabling economic growth and improving quality of life.

Many of the areas he works with face increasing travel demand, fragmented transport systems, and limited integration across modes. Through transport modeling, baseline assessments, and stakeholder engagement, he translates complex data into clear investment directions—identifying priority corridors, improving public transport systems, and developing bankable projects that support long-term regional growth.

In his role, he oversees coordination with consultants, guides technical outputs, and ensures alignment with national policies and investment priorities. This work requires a whole-of-government approach, bringing together national agencies, local government units, and stakeholders to ensure that transport solutions are integrated, inclusive, and responsive to local needs. He also serves as a bridge between technical planning and decision-making by translating analysis into actionable strategies.

Alongside PTPIS, he has been involved in projects such as the North Integrated Transport System, Cebu BRT O&M Feasibility Study, and the Metro Cebu Intelligent Transport System Master Plan, reinforcing his belief in integrated and technology-enabled mobility solutions.

Through ASLIP and the Oxford Climate Emergency Programme, he has strengthened his approach to embedding sustainability in transport planning. Moving forward, he sees strong potential to collaborate with ASEAN partners that have successfully implemented integrated and low-carbon transport systems, particularly in areas such as multimodal integration, transport modeling, and smart mobility. By adapting and replicating these best practices while sharing his own experiences, he aims to contribute to transport systems that are more sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready.
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