Cyclists, commuters, and even car driver allies gathered in Makati on Sunday, February 12, to protest the move to convert bike lanes to “sharrows” or shared lanes that would compel cyclists to share the dedicated lanes with motor vehicles.
MANILA, Philippines – Following opposition from cyclists, commuters, and other advocates, Makati has deferred the conversion of bicycle lanes on Ayala Avenue from February 15 to March 6, Make It Makati announced on Tuesday, February 14.
“To give us ample time to implement these enhancements, the conversion of bike lanes will be deferred to March 6, 2023,” it added. Some matters up for discussion include reviewing the protected bike lane width, which the group claimed was reduced by half even before the announced effective date of conversion.
on Friday, February 10, the conversion of bike lanes to “sharrows” or “shared” lanes that would compel cyclists to share its dedicated lanes with motor vehicles. It said the conversion would accommodate bikers and the increasing number of commuters riding public utility vehicles , as well as “improve traffic flow” in the city.
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