Senators have called on government agencies to take the lead in promoting the use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transport following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said on Friday, May 29, that the government should ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place to accommodate the surge in the sale and use of bicycles.
“It is not enough that we set aside passageways for bicycles. We should also see to it that the public places they’re going to have spots where they can leave their bikes safely,” he said. Malls, schools, and places and worship should also be encouraged to designate free parking spaces for bicycles. During a Senate hearing on May 28, the former MMDA chairman said existing PUV and bus lanes within Metro Manila that are currently unused because of the community quarantine can be converted into bicycle lanes.
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