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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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First Regular Session 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
                  House Bill No. 1631 
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Introduced by REP. JESUS MANUEL “BONG” C. SUNTAY 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Mobility is a cornerstone of inclusive urban development. In recent years, the role of 
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active transport, particularly cycling, has shifted from a marginal policy concern to a 
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national imperative—driven by public health, environmental sustainability, climate 
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resilience, and economic accessibility. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical 
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vulnerabilities in the Philippine transport system and accelerated public demand for 
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safer, more affordable, and human-scaled mobility options. 
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This bill institutionalizes the Philippine Bicycle Act, which aims to integrate cycling into 
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the country’s transportation planning as a recognized and protected mode of mobility, 
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not merely a recreational activity. It mandates a national policy for the design, 
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implementation, monitoring, and funding of cycling infrastructure and systems, in close 
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coordination with local government units and national agencies. 
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The measure builds on the principles enshrined in: 
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Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution, which guarantees access to essential 
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public services; 
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1. RA 7160 (Local Government Code), which mandates local autonomy and the
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delivery of transport and infrastructure services;
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2. RA 9729 (Climate Change Act) and RA 9513 (Renewable Energy Act), which both
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support non-motorized, low-carbon mobility as a climate adaptation and
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mitigation strategy;
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3. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11.2), which call for universal access to
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safe, affordable, and sustainable transport by 2030;
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4. The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and National Transport Policy (NTP),
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which promote multimodal, inclusive, and resilient urban mobility systems.
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Key features of the bill include: 
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1. Mandating the creation of dedicated, protected, and inclusive bike lane networks 
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across all national and local roads;
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2. Institutionalizing Local Bicycle Offices (LBOs) and dedicated transport planners
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at the LGU level;
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3. Requiring the integration of bicycle infrastructure in public transport systems,
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terminals, and government facilities;
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4. Imposing obligations on both public and private sectors to provide bike parking,
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end-of-trip facilities, and commuter safety measures;
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5. Incentivizing the adoption of bike-to-work programs by employers through fiscal
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and regulatory support;
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6. Establishing a National Bicycle Data Dashboard under the Department of
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Transportation to support evidence-based policymaking;
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7. Protecting vulnerable road users through design standards, enforcement units,
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and education campaigns.
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The bill is grounded in mobility justice and seeks to rectify structural inequalities in 
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public transport investment. The majority of Filipinos rely on walking, cycling, and 
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public transport to access employment, education, and healthcare. Yet decades of car-
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centric planning have excluded low-cost modes from infrastructure priorities. By 
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institutionalizing cycling as a rightfully funded and regulated mode of transport, this 
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measure shifts the policy paradigm toward inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. 
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Moreover, cycling offers a concrete and scalable response to the worsening effects of 
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climate change, urban congestion, and fuel dependency. As the Philippines contends 
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with rising transport emissions and worsening air quality, investment in active transport 
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emerges as both a public health strategy and a climate imperative. 
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This bill does not merely promote cycling—it reframes it as a pillar of sustainable 
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development, urban equity, and climate resilience. Its enactment will institutionalize 
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decades of fragmented advocacy into a coherent, enforceable, and future-oriented 
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mobility system for the Filipino people. 
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By passing this bill, we move toward a future that is healthier, more accessible, and 
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sustainable for all road users. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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First Regular Session 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
                  House Bill No. 1631 
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Introduced by REP. JESUS MANUEL “BONG” C. SUNTAY 
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AN ACT REGULATING THE USE OF BICYCLE AS AN ALTERNATIVE MODE 
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OF TRANSPORTATION, DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF BICYCLE RIDERS, 
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ESTABLISHING REQUISITE INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES, AND 
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APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled: 
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SEC. 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Bicycle Act.” 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State recognizes the bicycle as a sustainable 
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and environment-friendly mode of transportation. It shall promote the safe and efficient 
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use of bicycles as a mode of transportation and encourage the use of bicycles in the 
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country’s land transport system. The State shall also ensure that cyclists enjoy the same 
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rights as other road users. 
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SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms are 
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hereby defined: 
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(a) Bicycle refers to any two or three-wheeled vehicle propelled by human power
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through pedals.
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(b) Cyclist refers to any person who rides a bicycle.
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(c) Bikeway refers to any road, path, or way specifically designated for bicycle travel.
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(d) Bicycle Lane refers to a portion of a roadway that is designated by striping, signage,
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and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles.
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(e) Shared Use Path refers to a bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular
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traffic and shared with pedestrians and other non-motorized users.
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SEC. 4. Integration into the National Transportation Plan and Creation of 
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the National Bicycle Data Dashboard. – The Department of Transportation 
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(DOTr), in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), 
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the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Metropolitan Manila 
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Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Health (DOH), and the National 
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Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), shall include the development and 
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promotion of a National Bicycle Program in the country’s land transportation plan and 
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policy formulation. 
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(a) Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Transportation 
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(DOTr), in coordination with the Department of Information and Communications 
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Technology (DICT), shall develop, launch, and maintain a National Bicycle Data 
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Dashboard (NBDD) — an open-access, centralized, and interactive digital platform 
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designed to collect, monitor, visualize, and disseminate bicycle-related data nationwide. 
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(b) The NBDD shall serve as a policy, planning, and transparency tool for government 
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agencies, LGUs, civil society organizations, private sector stakeholders, and the general 
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public. 
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(c) The Dashboard shall include, but not be limited to, the following real-time and 
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regularly updated data sets: 
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1. Inventory and location of existing bicycle lanes and infrastructure; 
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2. Number and location of registered Local Bicycle Offices (LBOs); 
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3. Bicycle parking facility compliance by public and private institutions; 
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4. Annual LGU bicycle budget allocations and project accomplishments; 
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5. Reported bicycle-related accidents, violations, and enforcement actions; 
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6. Mode share data and cyclist volume counts (manual or automated); 
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7. Public feedback and satisfaction surveys on biking infrastructure; 
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8. Corporate and NGO initiatives supporting bicycle transport. 
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(d) The DOTr and DICT shall jointly issue guidelines within six (6) months from the 
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effectivity of this Act outlining: 
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Data reporting standards and formats; 
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Frequency and channels of data submission; 
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Interoperability with existing LGU and agency databases; 
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Privacy protection and anonymization protocols for personal data. 
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(e) All LGUs, LBOs, DPWH district offices, MMDA, LTFRB, LTO, DepEd, and other 
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concerned agencies shall be mandated to submit data quarterly in accordance with the 
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NBDD guidelines. 
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(f) The DOTr shall allocate funding under its regular appropriations for the 
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development, maintenance, and continuous upgrading of the Dashboard. Technical 
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assistance may also be sourced from development partners and climate finance 
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mechanisms. 
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(g) The DOTr shall publish an Annual State of Cycling Report summarizing key findings, 
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trends, and recommendations based on NBDD analytics. This report shall be submitted 
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to Congress and made publicly accessible online. 
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SEC. 5. Local Bicycle Office. – A Local Bicycle Office (LBO) shall be established in 
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every city and municipality to implement bicycle policies and promote bicycle use in 
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their respective areas. The LBO shall: 
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(a) Plan and implement bicycle-related projects; 
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(b) Coordinate with national and local stakeholders; 
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(c) Conduct education and awareness campaigns; 
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(d) Maintain bicycle infrastructure and facilities. 
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SEC. 6. Designation of Bicycle Lanes. – Within two (2) years from the effectivity of 
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this Act, all primary and secondary roads shall have designated bicycle lanes. The 
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DPWH, in coordination with the DOTr and concerned LGUs, shall identify and 
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prioritize roads and streets to be developed into bikeways and bicycle lanes. 
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SEC. 7. Installation of Bicycle Parking Facilities. – All government agencies, 
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schools, business establishments, shopping malls, hospitals, banks, and similar public 
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places shall provide bicycle parking facilities. 
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(a) All public and private buildings, establishments, and institutions that cater to the 
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public, including but not limited to government offices, educational institutions, 
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shopping malls, banks, markets, hospitals, transport terminals, parks, and commercial 
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complexes, shall be required to install designated and secure bicycle parking facilities 
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within their premises. 
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(b) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with the 
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Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of the Interior and Local 
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Government (DILG), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall issue a 
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National Bicycle Parking Design and Compliance Manual within ninety (90) days from 
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the effectivity of this Act. This manual shall prescribe: 
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1. Minimum number of parking slots based on foot traffic and floor area; 
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2. Location and visibility requirements; 
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3. Security standards including lighting and CCTV coverage; 
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4. Protection from sun, rain, and flooding; 
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5. Requirements for accessibility and signage. 
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(c) For all existing buildings, compliance shall be mandatory within one (1) year from 
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the issuance of the design manual. For new or renovated buildings, installation of 
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compliant bicycle parking shall be a precondition to the issuance of building and 
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occupancy permits, to be enforced by local building officials and LGUs. 
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(d) The Local Bicycle Office (LBO), in coordination with the Office of the Building 
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Official (OBO), shall conduct annual compliance audits and maintain an inventory of 
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bicycle parking facilities within its jurisdiction. 
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(e) Non-compliant establishments shall be subject to administrative fines ranging from 
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₱10,000 to ₱50,000 and shall be given sixty (60) days to comply. Continued non-
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compliance shall be a ground for the suspension or non-renewal of business permits or 
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building occupancy clearances. 
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(f) LGUs may offer local incentives such as discounts on real property tax or fast-tracked 
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permitting to private entities that exceed minimum requirements or install publicly 
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accessible bicycle parking. 
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(g) Bicycle parking data shall be submitted to the DOTr for inclusion in the National 
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Bicycle Data Dashboard, to monitor access and coverage across all urban centers. 
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SEC. 8. Development of Related Bicycle Facilities and Integration with 
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Public Transport. – The DPWH, in coordination with the DOTr and LGUs, shall 
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develop bicycle-related infrastructure such as signage, bicycle crossings, bike-friendly 
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sidewalks, and off-street paths. All major transit terminals (LRT, MRT, PNR, bus 
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depots) shall provide bike-on-board options and secure parking. DOTr shall issue 
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SEC. 9. Establishment of Bike Parks. – The construction of bicycle parks and rest 
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stops shall be encouraged in every locality and shall be included in the local 
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development plans. 
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SEC. 10. Rights of Cyclists. – Cyclists shall have the right to: 
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(a) Use public roads and highways, except for limited access highways; 
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(b) Be protected from discrimination or harassment by other road users; 
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(c) Be treated with courtesy and respect on the road; 
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(d) Access to safe and secure parking and support infrastructure. 
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SEC. 11. Responsibilities of Cyclists. – Cyclists must: 
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(a) Wear appropriate safety gear including a helmet; 
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(b) Use lights and reflectors when riding at night; 
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(c) Obey traffic laws and local ordinances; 
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(d) Maintain their bicycles in safe working condition. 
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SEC. 12. Limitation in the Use of Bicycle. – A cyclist shall: 
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(a) Not carry more persons than the bicycle is designed to accommodate; 
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(b) Not attach the bicycle to any moving vehicle; 
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(c) Not carry loads that hinder control of the bicycle; 
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(d) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. 
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SEC. 13. Staying within the Bicycle Lane. – A cyclist must stay within the 
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designated bicycle lane, unless overtaking or avoiding hazards. Bicycles shall ride in 
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single file when in groups, unless overtaking. 
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SEC. 14. Flagging Unsafe Bicycles and Reckless Riding. – A law enforcement 
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officer may stop a cyclist for inspection and issue a warning or citation if: 
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(a) The bicycle is unsafe; 
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SEC. 15. Overtaking Distance. – Motor vehicles overtaking a bicycle must maintain 
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a distance of at least 1.5 meters to ensure safety. 
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SEC. 16. Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on Bicycle Lanes. – Motor vehicles are 
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prohibited from using designated bicycle lanes except when turning or entering/exiting 
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an establishment, provided they yield to cyclists. 
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(a) Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Labor and 
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Employment (DOLE), in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), 
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the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), 
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shall formulate and implement a National Bike-to-Work Incentive Program for public 
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(b) Under the program, employers shall be encouraged and guided to adopt the 
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Provision of secure bicycle parking, showers, and locker rooms within office premises; 
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Granting of monthly transport subsidies for employees who regularly bike to work; 
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Adoption of flexitime or staggered work schedules for bicycle commuters to avoid rush-
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Establishment of corporate shared bicycle fleets for internal mobility. 
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(c) Employers who implement any two (2) or more of the above measures shall be 
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entitled to a deductible expense equivalent to 150% of the actual cost incurred for 
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bicycle-related infrastructure and programs, subject to BIR rules and ceilings to be 
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issued within 90 days of this Act’s effectivity. 
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(d) The DOLE and DTI shall issue joint certifications of compliance to qualified 
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employers annually, which shall be presented to the BIR for tax filing purposes. 
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(e) The BIR shall conduct regular compliance audits and may disallow claims found to 
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be fraudulent or misused, without prejudice to applicable penalties under the National 
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Internal Revenue Code. 
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fast-tracked business permits, or other local incentives to bicycle-friendly 
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establishments. 
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SEC. 18. External Financing and Grants. – The DOTr may seek grants and 
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financing from international institutions, environmental funds, and development 
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partners to support bicycle-related programs and projects. 
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SEC. 19. National and Local Carless Days. – The second Sunday of April shall be 
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declared as “National Bicycle Day” and the third Sunday of September as “World Car-
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Free Day” to promote non-motorized transport. 
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(a) Unauthorized use of bicycle lanes by motor vehicles – ₱1,000 to ₱5,000; 
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(b) Failure to wear safety gear – ₱500; 
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(c) Reckless bicycle operation – ₱1,000 to ₱3,000; 
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CHED, LGUs, and relevant agencies, shall conduct bicycle safety and awareness 
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SEC. 23. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this 
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Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). LGUs shall also 
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SEC. 24. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within six (6) months from 
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effectivity, the DOTr, DPWH, DILG, and other concerned agencies shall issue the rules 
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SEC. 25. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional, the remainder shall remain in force. 
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SEC. 26. Repealing Clause. – All laws inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed 
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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