Cebu (CNN Philippines, August 30) — There will be no strict implementation of the bike lanes along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City because of the ongoing construction at the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which is narrowing the lanes, the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) said on Wednesday.
“We do understand there is an ongoing construction, and the road is smaller so we cannot strictly implement,” LTO-7 Director Glen Galario said in Cebuano.
However, he reminded motorists that there will be strict implementation in other parts not affected by the construction of the Cebu BRT.
Galario urged motorists to make sure the bike lanes are cleared. Violators who are caught, including those who park at the bike lanes, will have to pay a fine of ₱4,000.
The LTO-7 has added 60 deputized LTO agents who will roam around Central Visayas, especially in Metro Cebu, to monitor violations and check the roadworthiness of vehicles.
This includes checking tires and the functionality of warning or signal lights, as well as overloading of vehicles and wearing of seatbelts.
