THE Senate passed on third and final reading a measure seeking to provide safe and convenient pathways for pedestrians, bikers, and non-motorized vehicles.With 21 affirmative...
THE Senate passed on third and final reading a measure seeking to provide safe and convenient pathways for pedestrians, bikers, and non-motorized vehicles.
Once the bill is passed into law, both the public and private sectors shall promote active transport as a sustainable and healthy means of transportation and develop the Safe Pathways Network by setting up the necessary infrastructure facilities and programs, such as multi-use racks and other end-of-trip facilities.
“More Filipinos had taken to cycling, especially after lockdowns were imposed on public transportation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, bike lane networks were set up nationwide to facilitate active mobility, and these facilities continue to be expanded as the economy has opened up,” said Cayetano, who had been advocating the shift to active and sustainable transportation even before the pandemic.
A Social Weather System survey showed that one in four households in the Philippines owns a bicycle. It said that the number of households with bicycles in urban areas and in the National Capital Region had more than doubled since 2021, indicating a strong demand for active transport.