Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
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Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a 
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. It 
is also the policy of the state to protect and promote the right to health of the people 
and instill health consciousness among them. To be able to further these policies of 
the State, it is best believed that promoting the use of bicycles is a mode of 
transportation which will elevate the health of the people and at the same time 
provide for a more environment-friendly mode of transportation. 
This Bill seeks to recognize bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation. 
In addition, this Bill provides for the creation of bicycle lanes across the main roads 
in the country which will provide for safety for the bicycle riders as they traverse the 
main roads along with motorized vehicles. Restrictions for bicycle riders are also 
provided for in this Bill to be able to ensure discipline of bicycle riders. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
February 1, 2023
2:39 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
AN ACT PROMOTING AND RECOGNIZING BICYCLES 
AS AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted in the Senate rind the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the "The National 
Bicycle Act of 2023." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby the declared policy of the 
State to create measures in the promotion of the health of the Filipinos along with 
the advancement of the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in 
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. It is also declared a policy of the 
state to determine alternative modes of transportation that will help in lessening the 
financial burdens of the Filipinos. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms – 
a. “Bicycle” refers to a device that a person may ride which is propelled by
human power and has two (2) tandem wheels, at least 1 (one) of which is
more than fourteen (14) meters in circumference;
b. “Bicycle Rider” refers to a person who rides or travels by bicycle;
c. “Bicycle Lane” refers to any longitudinal strips designated for the passage
of bicycles.
SECTION 4. Bicycle as part of the Transportation Plan - The 
comprehensive plan of the Department of Transportation shall recognize the use of 
bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation and shall integrate the development 
of the necessary infrastructures to support and promote biking. 
SECTION 5. Creation of Bicycle Lanes - All main roads and highways shall 
be provided with Bicycle Lanes or Bikeways under the supervision of the Department 
of Public Works and Highways and in coordination with the concerned Local 
Government Units. 
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The Bike Lanes shall be clearly identified with signs or pavement markings. 
Motor vehicles are prohibited from being driven or parked on any bike lane. 
 
SECTION 6. Parking and Other Bike Parking Facilities - All public places, 
government offices, schools, major business establishments, and the like are 
required to provide adequate bicycle racks for bicycle parking. 
 
SECTION 7. Restriction - The following are restrictions imposed upon bicycle 
riders: 
 
a. No person shall carry more persons that what the bicycle is designed to 
carry; 
 
b. A bicycle rider must not ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or crosswalk; 
 
c. Bicycles may not be parked in areas other than those specifically 
designated as bicycle parking; 
 
d. All bicycle riders shall obey all official traffic control signs and other control 
devices applicable to vehicles. 
 
SECTION 8. Appropriation - The amount necessary for the implementation 
of this Act shall be included in the annual appropriation of the Department of 
Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways. 
 
SECTION 9. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid, the remainder or any of this provision hereof not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect. 
 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
presidential issuances and other administrative rules and regulations or parts 
thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 11. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,