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Bikes not yet allowed on EDSA — MMDA
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to establish dedicated bike lanes on EDSA and other major Metro Manila roads.
DPWH Secretary Mark Villar stated that the project is currently in the planning stage and coordination is underway with the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
The plan involves creating dedicated bus lanes along the center line of EDSA, with an additional lane allocated for bicycles.
The department is considering various options for the bike lanes, including those with physical barriers or simply road markings, depending on available space.
However, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified that bicycles are not yet allowed on EDSA due to the lack of dedicated bicycle lanes.
MMDA Undersecretary Jojo Garcia emphasized that cyclists will be asked to leave EDSA for their safety if no bike lane is present.
Several workers have appealed for a policy change, citing biking as their primary mode of transportation amid the limited public transport options due to the health crisis.
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