Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

: 5335

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

WITH the spiraling cost of oil products, there is a serious need to find alternative modes of
transportation and one of this is the use of bicycle.

However, the government lacks serious program to promote bicycle use despite the many
benefits it brings, not only to health, but to the economy and environment as well,

This bill seeks to promote the use of bicycle with the joint cooperation of the national
government, local government units and private sector.

The passage of this bill is eamestly sought.



Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

_ 5335

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT PROMOTING THE USE OF BICYCLE
BE it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
Sec. 1. Title: This act shall be known as “Bicycle Use Act of 2011”.

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy: The State, through the Clean Air Act, recognizes that a
clean and healthy environment is for the good of all and should, therefore, be the concern of all

Part of this is the campaign to protect the air we breathe, and one of this is the use of
bicycle which minimizes the use of motorized vehicles that emit carbon monoxide.

Sec. 3: Role of private sector: The private sector, including employers and establishment
‘owners, is enjoined to help in the promotion of bicycle use through:

a. the establishment of secure and ample parking spaces and facilities lke bike racks in all
public and private commercial establishments, including but not limited to public markets, malls,
restaurants and stores. The standard size ofthe parking space to be allotted shall be determined
upon the formulation of the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.

b. the granting to legitimate bicycle-riding employees a 30-minute window before they be
considered late, taking into consideration the long travel time they wil take in reporting to work.

Sec. 4: Role of national government.

a. All government agencies should grant bicycle-riding employees a 30-minute window
before they be considered late, taking into consideration the long travel time they will take in
reporting to work

b. In coordination with the local government units, the national government shall lead the
establishment of bicycle lanes on all major thoroughfares all over the country.


Sec. 5. Role of national government units

a. Monitor all private, public establishments and employers if they comply with all the
provisions of this Act.

b. Implement penalties to those who violate provisions of this Act.

c. Ensure that bicycle lanes are properly utlized for the purpose.

Sec. 6. Penalties :

a, Suspension and revocation of business permits of public and private establishments
guilty of violating this Act.

b. Building permits shall not be issued to contractors and builders of structures intended for
public and commercial use if their plans do not include parking for bicycles.

c. Fines and other penalties to private employers and heads of government agencies who
Violate this Act shall be determined in the formulation of the implementing rules and regulations of
this Act.

Sec. 7. Appropriations: The amount needed for the implementation of this Act shall be
taken from the annual general appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG).

Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations: The Secretaries of Interior and Local
Government and Labor and Employment, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity ofthis Act, shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

Sec. 9: Separability clause: The declaration of unconstitutionalty or invalidity of any
provisions of this Act shall not affect the other provisions.

Sec . 10, Repealing clause: Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or is inconsistent with the
provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Sec. 11. Effectivity: This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,