On World Bicycle Day, transport group says Filipino cyclists 'should arrive alive'

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The government is promoting the use of bicycles as an alternative means of transportation once the modified enhanced community quarantine is lifted and Metro Manila transitions into the “new normal.”

Michael Varcas

 

MANILA, Philippines — A transport group on the celebration of World Bicycle Day on Thursday urged the administration to build protected bike lanes that save lives and ensure that "Filipino cyclists arrive alive."

 

In a statement sent to reporters, the Move as One transport coalition urged the national government to incorporate active transport infrastructure in P264-billion worth of DPWH roads and bridges as required under the 2022 budget.

 

The coalition pointed out that the number of households with bicycles in urban areas and NCR more than doubled this year with two of five cycling households now riding more frequently according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. 

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/02/2185531/world-bicycle-day-transport-group-says-filipino-cyclists-should-arrive-alive

 

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