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Palace urges LGUs to establish bike lanes
Malacañang is urging local government units (LGUs) to establish dedicated bike lanes as public transportation remains limited in community quarantine areas.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque highlighted the increase in bicycle use due to transportation restrictions and encouraged LGUs to support this mode of transport, noting it allows for physical distancing.
Roque specifically called on LGUs to provide bike lanes, which he identified as a pet project of Senator Francis Tolentino.
The government has temporarily suspended most public transportation in enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and modified enhanced quarantine (MECQ) zones.
LGUs have been providing transportation for healthcare workers and other front-liners in ECQ and MECQ areas.
In areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), public transportation is allowed to operate at reduced capacities, with physical distancing requirements.
Companies have also been encouraged to provide shuttle services to employees working in GCQ areas.
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The Manila City government is exploring the establishment of a protected and dedicated bikeway system to address the limitations in public transportation during the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging local government units (LGUs) to install interconnected bicycle lanes across cities and towns to accommodate the expected increase in cyclists returning to work.
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a dry run for a new bike lane along EDSA to support alternative transportation during the MECQ.
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to establish dedicated bike lanes on EDSA and other major Metro Manila roads.
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Metro Manila's public transportation will resume on June 1 under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with phased implementation for different vehicle types.
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