Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1515

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to create bicycle lane in designated roads so as to provide
biking enthusiasts a safe a well — deserved byway where they can pass without
obstruction or danger from vehicular traffic.

Biking as an alternative way of physical exercise and an environment —
friendly activity has long been promoted not only in the country but also globally.
The populace of the Asian countries notably China have been extensively using
the bicycle as a means of transportation to and from places of work and business
trades. Not only does it enhance the well — being of the people by providing them
a daily dose of exercise but more importantly, it will minimize the use of motorized
vehicles which dump so much ozone — harming and disease causing fuel
emissions. .

In the Philippines, there is an urgent need to come up with legislative
measures which will lessen our dependence on fossil fuels and save our
environment, especially the urban areas, from further deterioration due to
pollution. A successful promotion of biking as a means of mass — transport will
decidedly bring about a healthy populace free from respiratory ailments and
likewise drastically cut fuel expenses. It will also declog the streets from too much
traffic, reducing delays in public transport.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly requested.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2” District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No__1515

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT MANDATING THE DESIGNATION OF ONE METER WIDE LANE FOR

THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF BICYCLE RIDERS IN ALL NEWLY CONDTRUCTED

NATIONAL ROADS OF THE COUNTRY, PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. A bicycle lane measuring one (1) meter is hereby mandated
to be designated on the rightmost portion of the road next to the sidewalk of all
newly — constructed national roads throughout the country except when such
roads comprise major highways closed to non ~ motorized traffic.

SEC. 2. Such bicycle lane shall be clearly marked "BIKE LANE” in bold
white letters every fifty (50) meters and segregated from all vehicular traffic lanes
by a yellow dividing lane.

SEC. 3. The bicycle lane shalll in no way affect the standard width of the
traffic lanes of the road. If the width of the road cannot accommodate a bicycle
lane without diminishing the width of the traffic lane/s, the bicycle lane shall not be
designated in said road.

SEC. 4. All motorized vehicular traffic shall not be allowed to use the
bicycle lane at anytime of the day. Every illegal incursion into the bicycle lane shall
merit a traffic violation fee of Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00) from the law
enforcement authorities tasked with traffic management.

SEC. 5. The right of way bikers shall paramount at all times and may not
be obstructed by motorized vehicles even in intersections.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,