Mobility Awards Statement on MMDA’s proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes
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The removal of bicycle lanes along EDSA is a recipe for gridlock, not progress. It is a step backward in terms of promoting sustainable transportation and a fair allocation of road space in the country. In a radio interview last April 23, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes said that they are considering a proposal to completely remove bicycles from EDSA to replace it with an exclusive motorcycle lane along the highway. Removing bike lanes not only disregards the needs and safety of cyclists, but also negates the…