NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. No.
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR "JV" G. EJERCITO
an act
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article II, SectionlS, thereof states t
"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people 
to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm 
and harmony of nature."
Based on the survey on mobility in the Philippines on June 2021, it was reported 
that, 280/0 of respondents spent an average of 30 to 59 minutes daily commuting to 
work or school.1 With the worsening traffic in Metro Manila and nearby provinces an 
cities, and the lack of efficient public transportation, commuting has become more
difficult.
During the imposition of the enhanced community quarantine in the country 
where there is a shut-down of public transportation, biking and walking are the modes
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of travelling by most of our kababayans. Likewise, during the quarantine, many 
became biking enthusiasts, and not just made biking a hobby but also made it a means 
burn the extra calories and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Now, even with the relaxation of community quarantine, many have traded 
public transportation by riding their bicycles and scooters.
This proposed measure aims to create pop-up bicycle lanes network in order 
to promote and ensure the safety of bicycle and scooter riders. This legislation is one 
way to help unburden commuters who are choosing to ride their bicycles and other 
non-motorized vehicles in order to escape the worsening traffic and save money on 
fares and fuel, most specially now that prices of petroleum products have skyrocketed.
In this legislation, the DOTr, DPWH, and with the help of the LGUs, will be 
responsible for the creation and proper implementation of this measure. On the other 
hand, bicycle and all other non-motorized vehicle riders are required to follow traffic 
rules and laws to promote the safety of everyone in the roads.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this biil is earnestly sought.
JOSEPH VICTOR "JV" E3ERCITO


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S. No.
SENATE
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR "JV" G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
PROMOTING SAFE ALTERNATIVE MOBILITY BY ESTABLISHING A 
NETWORK OF POP-UP BICYCLE LANES AND EMERGENCY PATHWAYS, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Safe Alternative
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Mobility Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The Constitution mandates the State to protect
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and advance the right of the Filipino peopie to a balanced and healthful ecology in
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accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and to protect and promote the right
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to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.
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The State iikewise acknowiedges the need for infrastructure and a change in
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mindset to encourage and accommodate aiternative modes of transportation such as
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walking, bicycies, and other non-motorized vehicles, and to provide safe and
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convenient pathways for commuters, pedestrians and non-motorized travel.
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Prioritizing waiking, biking, and the use of non-motorized vehicles will result in reduced
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carbon emissions, iess use of energy and resources, and provide multiple health
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benefits and increase quality of life.
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These are aiso in line with the State’s commitment to the Sustainable
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Development Goals (SDGs), in particular; SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being); SDG
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7 (Affordable and Clean Energy); SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure),


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SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG 13 (Climate Action); and SDG 17
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(Partnerships for the Goals).
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For purposes of this Act, "Non-Motorized Vehicles" includes all forms of travel
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that do not rely on an engine or motor for movement. This includes, but is not limited
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to, walking, bicycles, and small-wheeled non-motorized transport (skates,
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skateboards, push scooters and hand carts).
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Sec. 3. Safe Alternative Mobility Network. - The Department of Transportation
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(DOTr) with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and in
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coordination with Local Government Units (LGUs), shall identify and create a network
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of pop-up bicycle lanes. The pop-up bicycle lanes are strictly for bicycles and other
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non-motorized vehicles only, and shall, as much as practicable, directly connect users
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to essential destinations such as medical facilities, public and private facilities
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frequented by people, schools, and other similar places that may be identified,
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Provided, That the bike lane network already implemented by the DPWH and DOTr
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shall be linked to this network.
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The lanes may be marked with removable tapes and mobile signs, which can
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easily be placed and removed as necessary. Other physical barriers may also be used.
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Electric scooters, electric bicycles, and other similar modes of transport may be
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allowed subject to the guidelines set by the DOTr and other appropriate agencies.
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To complement the network of pop-up bicycle lanes, LGUs shall create
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a designated network of people-oriented emergency pathways along local roads that
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will provide pedestrians, bicycle and non-motorized vehicle users safe, convenient
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access to frequented destinations by restricting motorized vehicle passage in these
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pathways during peak hours. The emergency pathways shall be clearly marked with
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signage containing restrictions. The DOTr and DPWH shall identify priority areas for
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implementation.
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Sec. 4. Obedience to Traffic Laws/Rules and Regulations. - All non-motorized
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vehicle users, including users of electric scooters and other similar modes of transport
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as allowed by the DOTr and other appropriate agencies, shall obey existing traffic
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laws, rules and regulations, and shall be subject to existing penalties for violations.


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The DOTr, in coordination with the Metro Manila Development Authority and
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other appropriate agencies, shall issue guidelines for safe biking and the use of non-
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motorized vehicles.
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Sec. 5. Non-Motorized Vehicle Parking Spaces. - All public places, government
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offices, schools, pieces of work and major commercial establishments, including malls,
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banks, hospitals, and the like shall provide, as far as practicable, shall provide
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adequate parking spaces for bicycles, other non-motorized vehicles, electric scooters,
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electric bicycles, and other similar modes of transport as allowed by the DOTr
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and other appropriate agencies.
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Sec. 6. Roie of the Public and Private Sectors. - Both the public and private
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sectors shall promote walking and using bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles as
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an alternative means of travel. They shall develop the necessary infrastructure,
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facilities and programs for its implementation, including showers, changing areas, and
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hydration facilities, and shall continue following physical distancing measures during
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travel.
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Sec. 7. Adoption and implementation. - The LGUs shall clear all local roads and
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sidewalks of obstructions, and make the necessary improvements on existing
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structures. Further, the DPWH shall revise its manuals and guidelines for road design
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and construction to include non-motorized vehicles in the allocation of road space on
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national and local roads, and to promote the safety of pedestrians and non-motorized
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vehicle users.
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The LGUs shall coordinate and issue the necessary measures for the adoption
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and implementation of the Safe Pathways Network, in compliance with the
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implementing rules and regulations as provided in this Act.
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The permanence of these pop-up bicycle lanes may be evaluated by the DPWH
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and DOTr, and recommend its transfer to a permanent bicycle infrastructure.
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Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within thirty (30) days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the DOTr, In coordination with the DPWH, DILG, and other
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appropriate agencies, shall promulgate and issue the necessary guidelines for the
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effective Implementation of this Act. The Implementing rules and regulations Issued
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pursuant to this Section shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in two
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(2) national newspapers of general circulation.


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Sec. 9. Appropriations. -The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act
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shall be charged against the appropriations of the DOTr and DPWH. Thereafter,
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funding shall be included in the budget of the DOTr and DPWH under the annual
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General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 10. Separabiiity Ciause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other
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provisions hereof.
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Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
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regulations, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
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amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 12 Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
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