Bicycle advocates urge gov’t to create more studies on active transport [GMA News]
A group of bicycle advocates on Thursday encouraged the government to conduct more studies on active transport in order to create policy recommendations addressing the growing number of cyclists in the country.
Commuters, pedestrians, and cyclists; Leading the way to a better normal
By Celine Tabinga Reposted from 350 Pilipinas. I started cycling in August of last year. I remember finally getting my mother’s bike out for a fix. It has been collecting dust in the garage for almost three years. I’ve meant to have it repaired for as long as I can remember, but it was never really a priority of mine up until the pandemic happened. Before COVID-19, I had two options for traveling; it’s either I drive or commute, and I would often pick the latter because it allows me to save money while reducing my carbon footprint. But [...]
MMDA Counts
A joint statement by MNL Moves and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities Today we mark with the rest of the world the very first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, a declaration by the UN General Assembly that underscores the importance of clean air to everyday lives and human health. We have much to contribute to advancing the common goal of breathable, livable cities. Data from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) National Emissions Inventory from 2018 to 2015 shows that 65 percent of nationwide air pollutants come from mobile sources such as [...]