Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV.
Quezon City

eventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

11 No, 6853

House

Introduced by REP. MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State to promote a just and dynamic social order that
provides adequate social services, and an improved quality of life for all. This policy, however.
cannot be realized if the State fails to address the daily concerns of the common Filipino,
particularly the pedestrians and commuters.

The traffic in Metro Manila has been the subject of widespread criticism and is notorious
within and without the Philippines. Waze, the GPS-based navigation app, has even dubbed Metro
Manila to have the “worst traffic on earth”. This unfortunate situation adversely affects not only
automobile-owners and commuters but the pedestrians as well. Due to heavy traffic and road
congestion, our major thoroughfares in the Metro have become very unsafe for people who
choose to walk to get from one place to another. Even people who prefer to ride bicycles are
displaced by the worsening condition of traffic in Metro Manila.

The passage of this bill seeks to address the traffic problems identified earlier. The
construction of elevated walkways and bike-lanes along the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue
(EDSA) will provide a safer and more secured passageway for pedestrians and bicycle riders
alike, As proven by some of the most industrialized countries in the world, elevated walkways
and bike-lanes have the capacity to provide a more efficient and streamlined mode of
transportation to the residents of a specific area. And by opening to the public such an important
space. this endeavor will also promote healthy living and a cleaner environment by encouraging
Filipinos to seek an alternative to riding automobiles.

Furthermore, the passage ofthis bill will also fulfill one of the main thrusts of the Duterte
administration that is to invest ogf and create more infrastructures for the benefit of the Filipit
people and our future generati

Thus, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6353

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT ESTABLISHING ELEVATED WALKWAYS,
AND BIKE-LANES ALONG EDSA

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 “Inclusive Mobility Act of 2017”,

Section 2. Definition of Terms.

“E
ground whi

ated walkways and bike-lanes” shall refer to a platform constructed above the
h shall serve as thoroughfare for pedestrians and bike-riders.

“EDSA” shall refer to the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, the longest and busiest

thoroughfare in Metro Manila.

“MMDA” shall refer to the Metro Manila Development Authority, upon whom the
administration of the elevated walkways and bike-lanes and enforcement of laws and regulations
related thereto shall be delegated.

Section 3. Scope. ~ This Act shall require the establishment of elevated walkways and bike-lanes
at strategic locations to be identified and designated by the MMDA after appropriate studies
along the entirety of EDSA, taking into consideration, among others, public safety and
convenience, volume of foot traffic, and other factors.

Section 4. Regulation of the elevated walkways and bike-lanes.
walkways and bike-lanes shall be designed, constructed, and ma
with prevailing rules and regulations.

All parts of the elevated
ined in strict compliance

The public safety and security of the elevated walkways and bike-lanes shall be the
primary consideration in their design and construction. In this connection, the MMDA shall
ensure that sufficient safety measures such as but not limited to the installation and continued
operation of high definition CCTV cameras. deployment of round-the-clock roving security

personnel. and the like are strictly implemented for the operation of the elevated walkways and
bike-lanes.

Section 5. Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement. — The MMDA shall serve as
the government agency primarily responsible for the full implementation, administration, and
enforcement of the provisions of this Act. In this capacity, the MMDA shall coordinate with all
national and local government offices and agencies concerned, including without limitation, the
Department of Budget, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Philippine National
Police, and the appropriate local government units in Caloocan City, Quezon City, Pasig City.
Mandaluyong City, Makati City, and Pasay City, which governmental offices and bodies are



hereby enjoined, under pain of possible administrative and/or criminal sanctions, to render their
full and unqualified support and cooperation to attain the purposes of this Act.

Section 6. ion _Against_the Establishment_and_ Operation of Commercial
Establishments within the Elevated Walk-Wavs and Bike-Lanes. - The establishment and
operation of any and all commercial establishments, billboards. advertisements. and the like
within the elevated walk-ways and bike-lanes shall be strictly prohibited. The installation and
maintenance of any structure that may impede the visibility of the interior of the elevated walk-
ways and bike-lanes and/or otherwise interfere with the smooth flow of traffic therein shall
likewise be prohibited. Violators of this Section shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of
appropriate criminal laws and ordinance

Section 7. Appropriation. — The funds required for the implementation of this Act shall be
taken from the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways for the current fiscal
year,

Thereafter. the amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included
in the General Appropriations Act of the year immediately following its enactment into law and
and every year subsequent thereto.

Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days after the effectivity
of this Act, the MMDA, in full consultation with the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH), shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, to carry out the provisions of
this Act and which shall be effective fifteen (15) days following their publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) major daily newspapers of general circulation.

Section 9. Separal
invalid, the other prov

ity Clause. — If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or
ions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 10. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws. executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with or contrary to this Act are hereby deemed accordingly repealed or amended.

Section 11. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect afier fifteen (15) days from
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,