MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure seeking the establishment of “safe pathways” for those who prefer to walk, bike, or use other non-motorized vehicles to their destinations.
During Monday’s session, 23 senators voted in favor of Senate Bill No. 1582 or the proposed Safe Pathways Act. No senator voted in the negative.
If enacted into law, the bill would mandate the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with local government units (LGUs), to identify and create a network of bicycle lanes connecting to essential destinations such as workplaces, medical facilitie…
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