Articles about Bicycle Lane

A win for pedestrians, too

Many hardworking Pinoys are riding bicycles to and from the workplace, as public transportation remains limited amid the coronavirus outbreak.Because of the surge of cyclists nationwide, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have begun constructing

Here’s what went down this second week of GCQ

It’s happening

Cyclists, we have some very good news for you today: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have agreed to begin constructing protected bike lanes along EDSA.According to a Facebook post by the DOTr, construction of the

The local government is also setting up bike lanes on major roads

Dedicated bike lanes will soon be a feature of major thoroughfares in Davao City, but along with this comes a requirement for local bicyclists: bike registration."Registration is important to be used in litigation when road accidents involving bicycle and its rider

Who else wants to move there already?

There are a lot of reasons to love Pasig City, and here's another one to add to the list: Mayor Vico Sotto announced a bike-oriented path for the city's transport future on June 3, World Bicycle Day. This includes

The project is being fast-tracked

Are you one of the many commuters who have shifted to riding a bicycle as your primary means of transport? We know riding conditions are far from ideal right now, but hang in there-several projects and initiatives are in the works

The agency suggests they use sidewalks in the meantime

Yes, the plight of our country's bikers is a serious one. But this, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) says, is not a valid reason for groups to disregard the law.The agency has made it known that members of bicycle

We need this

With mass transportation still closed because of quarantine regulations, many cycling supporters have been pushing for pedal bicycle commuting under the 'new normal.' Still, concerns for the safety of bike commuters abound, especially since most of the existing infrastructure in our cities

Agree?

If there's one thing we can appreciate from what's transpired over the past two months, it's that cyclists-a sector that has for too long been an afterthought in the grand scheme of our country's transportation landscape-are

Find out what makes cycling safe and viable in these places

Across the globe, bicycles are being championed as an alternative mode of transport now more than ever. A basic bike is less expensive than a motorcycle or motorized kick scooter, doesn't require a license to operate, and, during this current health

‘Safe Pathways Act’ also includes emergency walkways for those traveling on foot

A new bill filed in Senate seeks to establish biking and walking as safe, viable modes of mobility now that COVID-19 quarantine measures continue to limit the availability of public transport in the country.Senate Bill No. 1518, also known as

Do you think this is something we can adopt in PH?

What started as an initiative to encourage exercise and provide easy access to shops and essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic will now be a permanent part of the Seattle cityscape.The City of Seattle in Washington has announced that at

Catch up on the most important motoring news from the past week

Bike riders will now have their own space on the road

Good news for Bulacan bike riders: Earlier today, May 9th, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) inaugurated the 9.6km Pulilan-Baliuag Diversion Road in Bulacan, which includes a designated lane for bike riders. The road begins at Pulan-Calumpit

From 6am to 6pm

This news will please bicycle riders. On Sunday, June 12, Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, the developer of Bonifacio Global City, is dedicating a special route to bicycles to test the district's bike lanes. If you regularly frequent BGC--whether as a

What are your own pet peeves?

It is no fun commuting to work. I spend at least two hours a day in my car to get to and from work, trying to preserve my fuel, my sanity and my ever-dwindling supply of counterfeit power cords as I

But ground testing to push through

The "Bayanihan Sa Daan" road-sharing exercise originally scheduled for June 28 (Sunday), has been postponed, according to Share The Road Movement's Facebook page. A ground-testing activity will take place instead.So, what exactly will happen tomorrow? From 6am to

Two new lanes for pedal-powered conveyance

In an effort to increase foot and bicycle traffic, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has opened bicycle lanes in Quezon City. The new 2.105km bike lane covers the northbound lane of Ortigas to Santolan along EDSA. Another shorter bike lane, 982.

An appeal to both motorist and cyclist

Whether you ride a bike or hate just the sight of a cyclist taking up space on the road, please take a moment to read what I have to say: Nobody wins when a motorist and a cyclist collide. The car gets