Road Traffic and Water Transportation
Road Traffic Condition
The roads in the urban lowland are generally narrow relative to the present size of highways. Some of these roads were built during the Spanish time. The vehicle sizes and volume increased since then, while the road width and capacity remains the same. The traffic in the urban lowland is contributed by inner traffic generation and by vehicles passing through Baras. The total traffic volume however is manageable. Congestion occurs only in intersections approaching the Municipal Hall, where most of the tricycle terminals are also located. Congestion can also be observed at the public market for the same reasons.
Water Transportation and Related Facilities
Baras has a sizable coast line along Laguna de Bay extending from Brgy. Evangelista, Santiago and Mabini. Fishermen use the coastline as access to the Lake since fishing has been a major source of livelihood for many people in the municipality. There is no wharf in the area except for makeshift mooring facilities.
Source: Baras Comprehensive Land Use Plan
