A TOTAL of 378 kilometers of protected bike lanes were already completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the National Capital Region following the successful inauguration of the 48.90 kilometers South and 17.20 kilometers East Metro Manila Bike Lane Network on April 27, 2022 at Alabang West Parade, Daang Hari Road.
As a supplement to the previously opened 313 kilometers of bike lanes across nine road sections in Metro Manila, the south and east metro manila bike lanes were constructed by DPWH NCR and Metro Manila 1st District Engineering Office (MM1st DEO) to service the growing number of bikers in the cities of Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, and Marikina.
More than the benefits of leisure, DPWH NCR Regional Director Nomer Abel P. Canlas emphasized the positive effect of bike lanes on the environment and people’s health – helping reduce carbon emissions, and promote healthy and active way of transportation. DOTr Undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor says more than 1,000 cyclists will be able to enjoy a safer biking experience thanks to the newly built south and east metro manila bike lane network.
On the other hand, Local Government Units of Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, and Marikina thanked the support of both agencies in providing protected bike lanes for the safety of their constituents. Parañaque Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez announced their plans to create counterpart bike lanes on Macapagal Boulevard to support the national government’s project.
The inauguration was also attended by Undersecretary Giovanni L. Lopez, MM1st DEO Assistant District Engineer Lamberto C. De Leon, and officials from various partner agencies and organizations such as Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin B. Delgra III; Metro Manila Development Authority representative Mark Salalima; Muntinlupa Traffic Management Bureau representative Danidon M. Nolasco; officials of Megaworld Corporation; and i-ACT Chief Charlie del Rosario. RD Canlas assured that the support of DPWH to DOTr will continue in further improving projects for the active transportation.
