MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on transportation approved Wednesday a consolidated bill pushing for the establishment of a network of bicycle lanes and slow streets in the country.
During its hybrid meeting, the panel moved for the consolidation and subsequent approval of House Bills No. 8598, 8688, and 8697. The motion was adopted by the committee’s members.
Taguig City Rep. Ma. Laarni Cayetano, who sponsored House Bill No. 8598, said the coronavirus pandemic highlighted gaps in society—including in the transportation sector.
Cayetano said her bill seeks to establish a “safe pathway for non-motorized vehicles” which includes bicycle lanes and slow s…
Keep on reading: House panel OKs bill creating bike lanes, slow streets