The Department of Transportation has launched bike lanes on EDSA, providing a bluperint for the rest of the country to promote active transport during the pandemic and provide space for two wheels on major highways.
The long-running quarantines pushed commuters to move around in two wheels due to restrictions on public transport.
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The DOTr and the Department of Public Works and Highways were looking to create bike lane networks in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao.
Several types of bike lanes were put in place, with most utilizing painted lines on streets, while some have barriers and reflective markers to clearly delineate the lane.
Any violators seen parking on bike lanes or taking up bike lane space were shown to be apprehended.