The Effectiveness of Security Measures of Metro Rail Transit North Avenue Station Quezon City

Abstract

The Metro Manila Rail Transit system also known as the MRT line 3, MRT-3 or Metrostar express is rapid transit system of Metro Manila, Philippines. The line runs in an orbital north to south route following the alignment of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). Although it has the characteristics of light rail, such as with the type of rolling stock used, it is more akin to a rapid transit system owing to its total grade separation and high passengers through. Envisioned in the 1970’s as part of the Metropolitan Manila Strategic Mass Rail Transit Line was the second rapid transit line to be built in Metro Manila when it started full operations in 2000 under a 25 year concession agreement between its private owners and the Philippine governments Department of Transportation (DOTR). The researchers used a descriptive research type under non-experimental design. With proper statistical tools the study will assess the Effectiveness of Security Measures in Metro Rail Transit North Avenue Quezon City. The Respondents will be from the security safety officers. The Primary research instrument is a researcher-made survey questionnaire. The researchers requested the respondents to answer the questionnaire to the best oftheir knowledge and by themselves alone. The data needed for this study will be collected using the researcher made questionnaire.The respondents were described according to different demographic profiles. Majority of the respondents were from the age bracket 24 to 30 years old; 90% were male; 70% were married and 100% were college graduate. As attested by the groups of respondents on the Effectiveness of the security measures of MRT north avenue Quezon City in terms of Personnel, Methods and Logistics,most responses were regarded as “Very Effective”. As attested by the group of respondents, on the problems encountered that affects the implementations of security Measures of Metro Rail Transit North Avenue Station Quezon City, most responses were regarded e as less serious. As attested by the groups of respondents on the measures that may be propose to improve the Security Measures of Metro Rail Transit North Avenue Station Quezon City, most responses were regarded as highly recommended. The findings of the study show the effectiveness of security measures of Metro Rail Transit North Avenue. These findings can be used for the improvement of security measures implemented on the MRT North Avenue. It provides awareness to the commuters regarding security measures that the administration is implementing.