The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday bared eyeing the construction of 470 kilometers of protected lanes for cyclists in 2023.
Transportation assistant secretary for road transport and infrastructure James Andres Melad said the bike lanes will also include pedestrian infrastructure to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
“An additional 470 kilometers of protected bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure will be built to stay true to our commitment of making active transport a viable transportation and mobility option,” Melad reiterated.
“The establishment of the protected bike lanes will contribute to the change in perspective and hopefully result in a change in the way we view and use public roads,” he added.
The DOTr recently broke ground on the expansion of active transport infrastructure in San Fernando, Pampanga, which covers 37.5 kilometers of protected bike lanes.
At least 332,000 residents and active transport users are expected to benefit from the project.
The DOTr’s active transport campaign seeks to establish 2,400 kilometers of bike lanes in 2028 to provide safe infrastructure for cyclists, commuters, and other road users.
The transport agency has lined up road projects for 2023, including the expansion of active transport infrastructure in nine regions, the Intramuros Active Transport Infrastructure Expansion, and the Quezon City Bike Bridge.
