Abalos urges DPWH to assemble motorbike and bicycle lay-bys nationwide

Benhur Abalos is said as a Highway Security Ambassador

MANILA, Philippines – Senatorial aspirant Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. is asking on the Division of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to include motorbike and bicycle lay-bys in current roads in addition to in new highway initiatives.

“We’re a motorcycle-riding public. We have to make roads, bridges, and flyovers extra motorcycle-friendly,” Abalos stated, highlighting the rising dependence of Filipinos on two-wheeled transportation.

Then MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos inspects the newly opened lay-by alongside EDSA

“We should always aspire to be probably the most motorcycle- and bicycle-friendly nation on the planet,” he stated.

Motorbike taxis have develop into a necessary a part of the each day commute for thousands and thousands of Filipinos, in keeping with Abalos, a former Mandaluyong Metropolis Mayor and DILG secretary.

“With roughly 70,000 motorbike taxis within the nation, their function in easing the burden of commuters and supporting financial exercise can’t be understated,” he harassed.

Benhur Abalos throughout a motorcade in Mauban, Quezon, greeting supporters alongside the best way.

As MMDA chairman, Abalos pushed for emergency lay-by areas the place riders may safely take cowl throughout downpours as a substitute of stopping in unsafe areas.

These designated areas are essential in making certain rider security and sustaining clean visitors move, he famous.

The lay-by areas established below his management embody these situated below the Quezon Avenue flyover, in addition to in different strategic areas similar to Ortigas, Santolan, Kamuning, Kamias, C-5, and Commonwealth Avenue. These zones are marked with entrance and exit indicators to information motorbike riders.

Abalos is advocating for the growth of those motorbike lay-by zones past Metro Manila, urging the DPWH to implement comparable services in city facilities nationwide. Moreover, he’s calling for the mixing of bicycle lay-bys in each highway infrastructure mission, making certain safer roads for cyclists.

“Our roads ought to cater not simply to automobiles and vans but in addition to the thousands and thousands of Filipinos who depend on bikes and bicycles each day,” Abalos emphasised. “It’s time we make our roads, bridges, and flyovers friendlier to motorbike riders and cyclists alike.”

Past lay-by zones, Abalos additionally spearheaded initiatives to reinforce Metro Manila’s city panorama by creating pocket gardens below flyovers, bettering air high quality, and beautifying roadways.

Having served as a authorized counsel for transport teams similar to tricycle operators and drivers’ associations (TODA) and different marginalized sectors, Abalos is properly conscious of the each day struggles confronted by riders.

Not too long ago, Abalos was named Highway Security Ambassador by the Motorbike Philippines Federation and the Motorbike Highway Security Warriors. – (END)

Photograph captions:

1. Benhur Abalos was declared as a Highway Security Ambassador (headline picture)
2. Then MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos inspects the newly opened lay-by alongside EDSA
3. BEnhur Abalos throughout a motorcade in Mauban, Quezon, greeting supporters alongside the best way.