Ride in groups - that is the advice of cycling organization that are giving the incoming administration a food for thought on the welfare of cyclists. The public is hopeful for positive changes in the recently held Philippine presidential elections so at this early, the lobbying has already started.
The usual heavy traffic in Metro Manila can somehow be eased if people would turn to their bikes for commuting. However, the dangers on the road cannot be discounted so until the exclusive bike lanes are installed, bikers are still hesitant. Take note of the word exclusive because right now there are roads in the Metro with painted lines indicating it to be the bike lane but what could a rider do when a vehicle occupies that lane?
The usual heavy traffic in Metro Manila can somehow be eased if people would turn to their bikes for commuting. However, the dangers on the road cannot be discounted so until the exclusive bike lanes are installed, bikers are still hesitant. Take note of the word exclusive because right now there are roads in the Metro with painted lines indicating it to be the bike lane but what could a rider do when a vehicle occupies that lane?