CEBU, Philippines — Cebu Holdings Inc., has installed designated bike lanes at the Cebu Business Park to ensure a safe and convenient ride for those biking to work, amid ongoing threats of COVID-19.
The seven-kilometer bike lane network stretches along the main streets of CBP, which include Mindanao Ave, Luzon Ave, Cardinal Rosales Ave, Leyte Loop, Samar Loop, Negros Road, Sumilon, and Pescadores.
According to CHI, this move is to meet the demand of a growing number of commuters using bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation.
The bike lanes are already operational and are exclusive to bicycles. The lanes are physically marked by safety bollards, which serve as an added safety feature.
Building a safe network of lanes for the bicycle-riding public will benefit frontline workers, residents and employees which ply the estate’s roads, the company said.
Bike racks have also been deployed in 13 areas around CBP and can accommodate up to 421 bikes.
Bike lanes are essential for building more sustainable and more livable communities. Keeping roads and sidewalks safe for active mobility and alternate modes of transportation such as biking will create less need for cars. These activities also promote a healthier lifestyle.
This is also in support of the government’s National Transport Policy, which promotes inclusivity and people-oriented mobility.
In addition to this infrastructure, the estate will also be working with local cycling communities for information sessions on road safety.
The bike lane road network of the Cebu Business Park Association, Inc. (CBPAI) is just the first phase of many upcoming projects in the pipeline for 2021, which aims to better serve the community.
In the next few years, CBPAI is set to embark on a multi-million redevelopment plan to enhance its facilities and walkway system.
CBP is developed by Ayala-led Cebu Holdings, Inc., the region’s premier full-line property developer of sustainable estates offering a diverse mix of quality residential and commercial developments that support local economic growth.