Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Amidst the several surges of the Covid-19 pandemic, alternative modes to mass 
public transportation such as bicycles and motorcycles rose to answer the need 
for the transport of goods and passengers. 
As part of the government’s swift response to this need, 497 Kilometers of 
Bicycle Lanes in the form of pavement markings, physical separators, and road 
signages have been successfully funded and installed in the three metropolitan 
areas of the Philippines – Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao. These 
bicycle lanes have been received with positive reviews and praise from cyclists 
and active transportation advocates. 
However, these lanes are exclusively for bicycle use; leaving motorcycle users to 
either share the road with four wheel vehicles or encroach dangerously among 
bicycle users in the bike lanes. 
With the staggering number of motorcycles registered in the Philippines rising to 
7, 328, 116 as of December 2020, it is relevant now more than ever to consider 
allotting a lane specifically for motorcycles. 
These lanes can be placed adjacent and parallel to the already established bicycle 
lanes as previously mentioned. Doing so makes it easier for both the builders and 
the end users. In addition to already existing bike lanes, the installation of 
adjacent bicycle and motorcycle lanes should be considered in other metropolitan 
areas of the country. 
This bill seeks to legislate the conversion of the remaining portion of the last lane 
parallel to the previously installed bicycle lanes as motorcycle lanes on all roads 
that have the capacity to do so in all metropolitan centers and incorporate such 
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provision in their design of roads and other appropriate infrastructure that are yet 
to be constructed or are to be repaired. 
In view of the foregoing, this passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO 
Representative, 1st District of Samar 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MOTORCYCLE LANES 
ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE BICYCLE LANES ON 
THE RIGHTMOST LANE OF THE ROAD AND 
INCORPORATING THE SAME IN THE DESIGN AND 
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL ROADS IN THE FUTURE WITHIN 
THE METROPOLITAN CENTERS OF  THE COUNTRY  
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 
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and Department of Transportation (DoTr), in coordination with the Local 
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Government Unit (LGU) involved, shall provide for motorcycle lanes adjacent 
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and parallel to already established/installed bicycle lanes in the rightmost lane of 
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the road; provided that for LGUs that have not yet installed bicycle lanes, the 
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integration of motorcycle and bicycle lanes adjacent and parallel to each other 
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shall be incorporated in the designs and plans. 
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SECTION 2. District Engineers shall place marks on existing main roads 
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and highways to indicate lanes for motorcycles, adjacent and parallel to bicycle 
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lanes as may be applicable. Any new road or highway constructed after the 
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effectivity of this Act shall not be approved and constructed without the required 
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motorcycle lanes. 
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SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the marking of existing main roads 
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and highways shall be charged against the appropriations of the Department of 
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Public Works and Highways and/or Department of Transportation under the 
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current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the 
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maintenance of the lanes shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
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Act. 
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SECTION 4. Separability Clause. Any part or provision of this Act shall 
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be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, other parts or provisions hereof which 
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are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws; rules, regulations, orders, 
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memoranda or circulars inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in any two (2) national newspapers of 
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general circulation. 
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Approved,