The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Grab Philippines distributed bicycles and equipment to 20 recipients as part of the agency’s initiative to encourage the use of bicycles as a form of active transport.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the government will prioritize active transport—cycling and walking—by according the highest priority in the hierarchy of road users by creating facilities such as safe walkways and secured bike lanes to promote healthier and more sustainable modes of travel.
“The government will prioritize active transport—cycling and walking—by according the highest priority in the hierarchy of road users.”
The recipients received pedal-assist bicycles and helmets donated by Grab Philippines to the DOTr’s Active Transport Project Management Office.
The beneficiaries were selected through the Ride to Thrive: Bike Giveaway for Mobility campaign where members of the cycling community nominated deserving candidates.
Meanwhile, the DOTr is also implementing upgraded pedestrian safety infrastructures along ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
The project includes two raised pedestrian crossings in front of Discovery Suites Manila and Asian Development Bank, to enhance visibility and promote traffic calming— encouraging drivers to slow down and yield to pedestrians.
“Ang road safety po, hindi ‘yan obligasyon lamang ng gobyerno, hindi ‘yan obligasyon ng civil society groups, it’s an obligation of everyone,” DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Atty. Mark Steven Pastor said.
“Kami po ay patuloy na gagawa ng mga proyektong katulad nito upang lalo pang mapalakas at mapasigla ang ating mga siklista.”
“Kami po ay patuloy na gagawa ng mga proyektong katulad nito upang lalo pang mapalakas at mapasigla ang ating mga siklista at kami po ay nangangako na magbibigay ng imprastraktura at proteksyon sa bawat Pilipinong nagbibisikleta,” Pastor added.
Through these efforts, the DOTR underscores its commitment to road safety advocacy and raising public awareness on the protection of vulnerable road users.
