Provision of bicycle facilities to increase bicycle commuting at central business districts in metro manila, philippines

Abstract

This paper explores how bicycle commuting can be improved as a mode of transportation for work trips in Metro Manila through the provision of bicycle commuting facilities. Bicycle commuting can address transport-related problems brought about by the dependence on motorized transport. One of its direct benefits is that it allows for faster travel times for distances considered as bikeable. However, there are several deterrents to bicycle commuting—primary of which is the lack of proper bicycle lanes. Despite this, it can be observed that there are people that continue to commute via bicycles. This can be seen as an opportunity to provide other types of bicycle commuting facilities that address other deterrents such as the inconvenience brought about by the humid climate, and concerns on security due to the lack of bicycle parking at destination points.