Manila Bulletin
San Juan launches pop-up bike lanes
San Juan City is establishing pop-up bike lanes to accommodate the increasing number of cyclists amid the general community quarantine.
The initial phase of the pop-up bike lanes will cover 4.21 kilometers from N. Domingo Street to Ortigas Avenue.
A subsequent 13.80-kilometer expansion is planned for various streets throughout the city.
These bike lanes will pass by key locations including the San Juan Medical Center, City Hall, Greenhills Shopping Center, and Cardinal Santos Medical Center.
Mayor Francis Zamora stated that the initiative aims to provide a safe transportation option for frontliners and returning workers.
The pop-up bike lanes are also intended to support social distancing protocols and promote a sustainable, environment-friendly mode of transport.
This development aligns with the city's allowance of public transportation at 50% capacity during the GCQ.
San Juan City has also recently permitted limited tricycle operations with a one-passenger capacity, prohibiting back-riding.
The Phase 1 pop-up bike lanes are scheduled to officially launch on World Bicycle Day.
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