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PAMPANGA–  Cyclists in Angeles City, Pampanga now have access to 11 kilometers of bike lanes as part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) push for active transportation in the country.

In a media interview during the inspection of the bike lanes in Angeles City on Wednesday, DOTr Acting Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez said the project is part of the agency’s expansion of active transport facilities in the country.

The project is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order for the construction of more bike lanes, walkways and road space for public transport that are both inclusive and more mobility-oriented.

The expanded bike lane network in Angeles City is a Class 2 cycleway delineated with pavement markings, flexible bollards and rubber delineators.

These new bike lanes are located along McArthur Highway — from San Jacinto Rotunda to J. Valdez Street—and along FilAm Friendship Highway — from Ponsettia Avenue to Don Juico Avenue.

In addition, the DOTr is coordinating with the Land Transportation Office, the Department of Public Works and Highways and the local government of Angeles City for the deployment of more traffic enforcers and the implementation of speed limits.

“’Yan makakatulong to make our cyclists feel safer. Talagang habang nagbibisekleta sila hindi nila tinitingnan yung likod nila (These will help make our cyclists feel safer. They won’t have to keep looking over their shoulder when cycling),” Lopez said.

During the inspection, Pampanga (1st District) Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin thanked the DOTr for the expansion of active transport facilities in Angeles City and highlighted that these projects will encourage more Pampangueños to bike or walk.

“Hindi lang po mga bikers ang gumagamit ng bike lanes, pati yung mga nagtatrabaho sa ibang lugar, lalo na nang tumaas ang gasolina natin, marami nang gumamit ng bike lanes (It’s not only recreational cyclists that are using bike lanes but also those who work and have since switched to cycling due to high gas prices),” Lazatin said.

As of the first quarter of 2026, the DOTr has so far built a total of 1,100 kilometers of bike lanes nationwide.

The agency is planning to construct around 2,400 kilometers of bike lane networks across the Philippines by 2028. (PNA)

TOP 📸 : BIKE LANE. Cyclists traverse a delineated bike lane in Angeles City, Pampanga Wednesday (May 20, 2026). Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the 11-kilometer bike lane is part of the government’s expansion of active transport facilities nationwide. (Photo courtesy of DOTr)