The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) conducted its first ambient air and noise quality monitoring for 2026 across all LRT-2 stations and depot facilities from February 4 to 6, 2026.

The monitoring forms part of LRTA’s regular quarterly environmental monitoring program and represents the first sampling activity for the first quarter of the year. The initiative ensures that air quality and noise levels across LRT-2 operational areas remain within national environmental standards.

The activity covered all stations along the LRT-2 revenue line as well as the LRT-2 Depot, where ambient air quality and acoustic levels were assessed in key operational areas.

The assessment was carried out by Optimal Laboratories Inc., a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-accredited third-party service provider, to ensure impartiality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Results show that air quality and noise levels across LRT-2 facilities remain within national standards, indicating that the environment inside stations and the depot is safe for commuters and personnel, and that operational noise and emissions are being effectively controlled.

The monitoring activity is conducted in compliance with Republic Act No. 8749, also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, and Presidential Decree No. 984, or the National Pollution Control Decree of 1976.

Through regular environmental monitoring, LRTA continues to uphold its commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible rail operations for the riding public.