In order for the MRTA Blue Line System to be successful, it must serve a large number of riders. For the entire urban transport system to function most effectively, it will be necessary for all of transit modes (mass rapid transit, light rail, buses, ferries, pedestrian traffic, etc.) and urban land development in general to compliment one another in an integrated and structured manner. Plans for such intermodal and land use coordination must be developed prior to the commencement of the MRTA Blue Line service.

So, in August, 2000 MRTA engaged Mouchel Group to prepare station development and intermodal transfer facilities master plan for MRTA Blue Line, and prepare facility design and bidding documents. The study will be completed in the following 18 months.