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00:01 >> The problem with traffic is not yet over.
00:05 The bicycle lane in EDSA is being removed.
00:08 This was pointed out by the witness, Jamie Santos.
00:11 [Music]
00:15 >> During the COVID pandemic, bicycle riding became a trend due to social distancing and the limitation of public transportation.
00:23 The bicycle lane was created for cyclists and for their safety.
00:28 The MMDA is now studying the width of the bike lane and whether or not to place motorcycles or bicycles in EDSA.
00:38 >> Considering that we are the only major highway in the world where bicycles are allowed,
00:45 and this bicycle lane is underutilized,
00:50 this is part of the proposal we received that is being studied.
00:54 >> According to the MMDA, 1,500 people ride a bicycle in EDSA every day,
01:01 while 117,000 people ride a motorcycle every day.
01:07 >> There are many dedicated lanes, just that only a few people use it, maybe because of the weather.
01:13 So, in the plan we are studying, there are proposals. We'll study it on a case-to-case basis.
01:22 >> Earlier, we were able to get a few motorcycle riders who were riding on the bike lane in EDSA Anapolis.
01:30 When it comes to rush hour, Edgar and his colleagues are the ones who ride on the bike lane every day.
01:36 He's the one who is being harassed by the riders.
01:39 >> We have nothing to do. Everyone wants to go home. You'll be harassed if you're slow.
01:45 >> But they hope that their rights will not be violated if they lose their rights in EDSA.
01:51 >> We are poor in bicycles. We are commuters, especially when we commute. We can save on our bikes.
01:59 >> According to some motorcycle riders we talked to, it's better to study lane sharing. Sharing is caring.
02:07 >> No, just sharing motorcycles and bikes so that everyone can still access the road.
02:16 >> Not just motorcycles. Those who commute on bikes are also poor. Even if I ride a motorcycle, I won't be favored.
02:24 >> They have a right to the road.
02:27 >> But not everyone wants sharing. Some prefer to have no bike lane in EDSA so that the road will be empty.
02:35 >> Yes, it should be empty because their load is big.
02:41 >> It's better to have faster traffic. We just take longer to travel.
02:49 >> It's dangerous to ride on the road. It's dangerous.
02:55 >> Like us, sometimes we are on the right lane and the passenger will get off. It's dangerous because sometimes we don't notice them and they suddenly get off.
03:04 >> Bicycles should be used on the streets, not on the roads.
03:12 >> According to Ira Cruz of Outmobility PH, EDSA has not been functioning for a long time.
03:19 >> EDSA is not only for different cities, but also for offices, malls, and businesses.
03:27 >> Successful cities are cities where people choose their modes of transportation.
03:38 >> They should not think about how to reduce the number of people. They should think about how to have more people.
03:48 >> For JMA Integrated News, Jaime Santos is your witness.
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04:07 >> [Music]