Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 27) — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing to further expand the bike lane network across the country by 470 kilometers more in 2023.
“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,” Transportation Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure James Andres Melad said in a statement Tuesday.
The DOTr said more than ₱932 million would be spent for the expansion in nine regions.
By 2028, the DOTr hopes to establish 2,400 kilometers of bike lanes.
The agency said its road projects for this year include the expansion of active transport infrastructure in nine regions, the Intramuros Active Transport Infrastructure Expansion, and the Quezon City Bike Bridge.
The DOTr earlier broke ground on the active transport infrastructure in San Fernando, Pampanga, covering 37.5 km of bike lanes.
It said more than 332,000 residents would benefit from the project.
