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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City = TIME __2:38 pm *
NINETEENTH CONGRESS BY Tweety
Second Regular Session 9

HOUSE BILL NO._10400

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pedestrians are considered the most vulnerable road users mainly in less developed
countries. Hence, pedestrian safety must be a primary concern that needs to be addressed by the
government. Road accidents involving pedestrians are prevalent in our country because of several
factors including road-user behavior, road geometry, road environment, vehicular characteristics,
ambient conditions, and other relevant factors such as the volume and frequency of pedestrians on
the road.

Road safety interventions introduced by the government have been generally focused on
improving the safety of motorists rather than pedestrians. It is just prudent that we think about the
safety and protection of pedestrians to minimize accidents. One way of addressing it is to reduce
the frequency of pedestrians plying the road particularly on national roads.

This bill seeks to construct overpasses in all national roads with private or public schools,
where a huge number of pedestrians are present at the same time. This will significantly reduce
the volume and frequency of their road usage.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate consideration and approval of this measure is
earnestly sought,

SALVAI 'LEYTO, SR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 10400

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

AN ACT
TO CONSTRUCT OVERPASSES IN ALL NATIONAL ROADS WITH PRIVATE OR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Overpass Act of 2024.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Itis the declared policy of the State to safeguard life,
health, property, and the general welfare of the people. The State recognizes the sanctity of life
and ensures every human being is safe and secure every minute and in every comer of the world.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms ~

a. Overpass - refers to a footbridge or similar structure that crosses over a road or highway

b. National Road / Highway — refers to the network of roads maintained by the
Department of Public Works and Highways classified as national primary, national
secondary, and national tertiary roads under the Road Classification System.


SEC. 4. Coverage. — An overpass in every school situated along national road or highways
shall be constructed under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways to
allow pedestrians to safely cross without interrupting the smooth flow of traffic.

SEC. 5. Role of Agencies. ~ The DPWH, with the assistance from the Department of
Education (DepEd), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), is hereby mandated to be the lead agency in the
implementation of this Act to formulate a guideline, identification and to structure a timetable to
ensure the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 6. Appropriations. ~ The funds needed to implement the provision of this Act shall
be included in the budget of the DPWH under the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional, other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and binding

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. ~ All other laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules
and regulations, or part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby likewise repealed or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,