The Department of Transportations or DoTr, in partnership with the Quezon City government, has kicked off the construction of bike lanes in select parts of the city to better promote active mobility.

The plan to expand active and public transport infrastructures in parts of Elliptical Road and Commonwealth Avenue  in Quezon City will include the addition of two-kilometer bike lanes, 10 public utility vehicles or PUV stops, and sidewalk improvements.

Targeted to be completed by the first quarter of 2024, the active transport project will benefit almost three million constituents of Quezon City.

At a ceremony on Monday, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista reiterated that the project not only expands active transport but also ensures the safety of cyclists and other road users.

"We want to emphasize the safety of cyclists. We want to ensure cycling is a safe mode of daily travel, no longer just for leisure," Bautista said.

"The use of non-motorized personal vehicles has been embraced by many who vouch for the health benefits of this mode of transport," he added.

Bautista reiterated that the increasing number of cyclists in Quezon City can significantly help redirect this city's growth path toward preserving the environment.

"With clear support from the local government and civic organizations, we are confident this project will steer Quezon City away from the obnoxious sign of progress — road traffic," he added.