Cyclist's death spurs bike lanes movement

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Kung dili pa ni gwapa ning biktima, aha pa ni pansinon ning balitaa. Sa kadaghan na maligsan nga cyclist kada-adlaw, karon pa dyud sila mangusog?Cyclist's death spurs bike lanes movement

MANILA, Philippines – The recent death of Lorelie Melevo, a 30-year-old single mother of two, has raised the discussion over whether the Philippines is bicycle-friendly.

The We Want Bike Lanes in RP Movement, Families of Road Victims & Survivors (FRVS), and Erwin Matias (or Supremo Juan Dela Cruz) are asking Filipinos to support their campaign for more and safer bike lanes in the Philippines.
Their Change.org petition, titled "President Aquino: Certify as urgent law for cyclist road safety," has already gathered 10,575 signatures. The We Want Bike Lanes in RP Movement's Facebook page also has more than 27,000 supporters, FVRS has 3,854, and Matias has 4,254.
Supporters of the petition demand the speedy passage of the following pending bills to promote "a healthy, vibrant, & developing Bicycle Culture" in the country:
•Bicycle Act of 2014 (HB 4912) by Congressman Mark A. Villar
•Bicycle Act of 2014 (HB 3827) by Congressman Emi Calixto-Rubiano
•Bicycle Act of 2014 (HB 3952) by Congressman Karlo Alexei B. Nograles
•Bicycle Parking Law of the Philippines (HB 572) by Representatives Walden F. Bello and Ibarra Gutierrez III
•Sustainable Transportation Act of 2013 (SB 26) by Senator Pia Cayetano
•Bike-Friendly Communities Act (SB 400) by Senator Miriam Defensor
•Bicycle Commuters Incentive Act of 2013 (SB 413) by Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The We Want Bike Lanes in RP Movement held a sympathy bike ride in solidarity with the victim’s family and loved ones on Friday, January 9.
For petitioners, the incident emphasized the alarming state of bike lanes and bike users' rights in the country.
One cyclist is killed per week, according to an infographic citing data from the 2005-2014 Metro Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System of the Metro Manila Development Authority.
Family in mourning
Melevo, 30-year old single mother of two, was run over by a dump truck in a bike lane along Mayor Gil Fernando Street in Marikina City on Tuesday morning, January 5.
Melevo, who was pushing her bike along the cyclists' lane, was about to cross the pedestrian lane when the dump truck ran over her, dragging her and her bike. She was killed on the spot.
She had just dropped off one of her children at school moments before the fatal incident. To add to her family’s grief, the injuries she suffered had left her face damaged beyond recognition.
While Marikina enforces a limited truck ban on its major roads, including Mayor Gil Fernando Street, from 5 am to 9 am, and 4 pm to 9 pm, Marikina police said that the concerned truck is exempted from this.
This is due to a memorandum of agreement between the local governments of Cainta, Rizal, where the vehicle operates from, and Marikina City, said Senior Police Officer 1 Diomedes Antenor of the Philippine National Police Marikina City Traffic Division, who handles the case.
Jonathan Silverio, the truck driver, was charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property.
Beyond holding those involved in the incident accountable, concerned groups hope the incident brings about longterm changes. – with reports by Bea Orante/Rappler.com

[vahnhelsing]

naay bike lane sa mandaue last year, pagbalik nako tan.aw gitangtang man.
the government should recognize and realize that bikers are helping ease traffic and helping the
environment too.. mas makakwarta man gud sila aning mga auto ug truck/bus mao dili nila hatagan
pagtagad..

[slakker]

r.i.p. to the poor mother...

[D-works]

Bisag padak-an pa ang Kalsada, LISOD ang BIKE LANE sa Pinas labi na nai mga Driver sa PUJ na pasagad lng og padaplin..

[rockford_fosgate09]

Until now wa jud implement

[wh3ng2004]

Kung walay barrier ang bike lane wa gihapon nay pulos kay himoon ra nag parking area...

[salbahis]

Kung walay barrier ang bike lane wa gihapon nay pulos kay himoon ra nag parking area...

or tindahanan..

[lestat1116]

walay pulos ang bike lane sa mandaue or cebu jud. grabe ka traffic and gamay kaayo ang daan,

[iampaul07]

nakita ko sa balita nga dihay cyclist group nga ni support ato stating nga kinahanglan jud ang barrier para sa bikelanees to totally separate the lane, making it safer. agree ko sa ilang suggestion & i hope ma visualize ni sa goberno. do i doubt nga ma suportahan ni nga movement. i'm a cyclist too, & motoo ko nga mas daghan ma enganyo mag bike kung mas safe ang lane..

[BetterPhilippines2015]

There's these reckless drivers and stray dogs. Both have no respect for bike lanes.