Motorcycles Allowed on MacArthur Highway Bike Lane in Valenzuela Starting December 25

(SPOT.ph) Motorcycles will be allowed to use the bike lane on MacArthur Highway in Valenzuela City starting December 25, in what Mayor Wes Gatchalian described as a "Christmas gift" for motorists during the holiday rush.

Allowing motorcycles on the bike lane is seen to decongest roads as more people go out to go shopping, buy gifts, and join holiday-related activities just a few days before Christmas, Gatchalian said.

"Ito ang tanging solusyon na naisip ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela para hindi na mahirapan ang ating mga kababayan ngayong Kapaskuhan," he said in a video message posted on Facebook.

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What are the guidelines?

Single motorcycles can use the dedicated bike lane on the MacArthur Highway in Valenzuela City from Monday to Friday only.

Motorists are advised to keep their speed limits within 20 kilometers per hour.

While single motorcycles are allowed to use the bike lane, tricycles and pedicabs are still prohibited on MacArthur Highway.