Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

543
House Bill No, 9435

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC 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.

Que.
ERIC OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5435
House Bill No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ
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AN ACT PROMOTING AND RECOGNIZING BICYCLES AS AN
ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted in the Senate and 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 2019."

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;

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.

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. Restrictions - 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 no 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. Appropriations - 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,