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INSTRUCTIONS: Welcome to Rappler’s crowdsourcing campaign to map out the worst places to bike and walk in Philippine cities! You can send your entries to this chat room. All entries must contain 1) Google pin of exact spot you wish to report 2) A short description of what makes it a bad place for cyclists or pedestrians 3) A photo of the area. Please ensure these are complete so we can generate as detailed a map and report as possible. We will be crowdsourcing from May 2024 to December 2024. We will then publish a map and data journalism story, then relay the data we gather to local governments and national government agencies.

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Pia Ranada
May 14 03:30 AM

INSTRUCTIONS: Welcome to Rappler’s crowdsourcing campaign to map out the worst places to bike and walk in Philippine cities! You can send your entries to this chat room. All entries must contain 1) Google pin of exact spot you wish to report 2) A short description of what makes it a bad place for cyclists or pedestrians 3) A photo of the area.

Please ensure these are complete so we can generate as detailed a map and report as possible. We will be crowdsourcing from May 2024 to December 2024. We will then publish a map and data journalism story, then relay the data we gather to local governments and national government agencies.

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temporalthought
May 15 12:55 PM

Brixton, Pasig
high contention area, strong potential for car vs two wheel conflict. a governemtn vehicle tried to hit me earlier today: https://twitter.com/temporalthought/status/1790714876152910091

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uPwkbUyd5RCnZGjdA

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EE
eMTB enthusiast
May 17 10:13 AM

EDSA southbound near Victory bus terminal in Cubao (from this spot up to P. Tuazon Avenue). Many motorcycle drivers occupy the bike lanes here between 6 AM and 9 AM, from Mondays to Fridays, even if they are not supposed to.

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EE
eMTB enthusiast
May 17 10:22 AM

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eMTB enthusiast
May 17 10:28 AM

A bus blocking the bike lane along Ortigas Ave.

10:29 AM

A pickup blocking the bike lane

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Pilar M
May 18 03:32 AM

Ortigas Ave Ext. starting from SM East Ortigas to IPI (Southbound). No proper sidewalk for pedestrians as establishments use some provided sidewalks as parking spaces. Using the bike lane during rush hour is horrible as it is occupied by cars and motorcycles. Obstructions are also present such as unevenly placed manholes and drainage which makes biking a bit challenging.

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Cha
May 18 10:48 AM

Road going to C6 from ML Quezon, General Santos Ave intersection. Been a long long while that it has no proper sidewalk despite big trucks passing through this road and very dusty for the pedestrians

10:48 AM

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Pia Ranada
May 20 03:24 AM
eMTB enthusiast

EDSA southbound near Victory bus terminal in Cubao (from this spot up to P. Tuazon Avenue). Many motorcycle drivers occupy the bike lanes here between 6 AM and 9 AM, from Mondays to Fridays, even if they are not supposed to.

Hello! Could you include here the Google Pin link of this location to help our data team? Would appreciate if you could edit this original message and include the Google Pin link. Thank you!

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Cha

Road going to C6 from ML Quezon, General Santos Ave intersection. Been a long long while that it has no proper sidewalk despite big trucks passing through this road and very dusty for the pedestrians

Hello! Could you include here the Google Pin link of this location to help our data team? Would appreciate if you could edit this original message and include the Google Pin link. Thank you!

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Bo Mallari
May 20 10:29 AM

the bike lanes provided along Osmeña, specifically the northbound part from Magallanes Interchange. besides being difficult to go to since you've to cross 4 lanes of speeding vehicles from SLEX, I encountered countless close passes from various motorists here and it is dreadful to traverse here during weekday rush hour since motorists just claim the entire bike lane which at certain parts is even more dangerous to cyclists as moving along the gutter would most likely throw you off balance. another specific point is the Exit Ramp from SLEX to Dela Rosa. a lot of motorists from the exit ramp cross at least 2 lanes before reaching the Buendia Overpass instead of just staying in lane and passing thru the SLEX-Buendia intersection. however, I would get why some motorists just opt to use the overpass, because in less than 500m, there are three separate stoplights (one for Dela Rosa, another for Buendia Ave, and another for Malugay). 🚦

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Pia Ranada
May 21 01:23 AM
Bo Mallari

the bike lanes provided along Osmeña, specifically the northbound part from Magallanes Interchange. besides being difficult to go to since you've to cross 4 lanes of speeding vehicles from SLEX, I encountered countless close passes from various motorists here and it is dreadful to traverse here during weekday rush hour since motorists just claim the entire bike lane which at certain parts is even more dangerous to cyclists as moving along the gutter would most likely throw you off balance. another specific point is the Exit Ramp from SLEX to Dela Rosa. a lot of motorists from the exit ramp cross at least 2 lanes before reaching the Buendia Overpass instead of just staying in lane and passing thru the SLEX-Buendia intersection. however, I would get why some motorists just opt to use the overpass, because in less than 500m, there are three separate stoplights (one for Dela Rosa, another for Buendia Ave, and another for Malugay). 🚦

Thanks Bo! If you could also send the Google Pin link and photo it would be very helpful since we will be automating the visualization and would need standard data inputs for that. Would help us a lot.

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Charlie Barkin
May 21 12:32 PM

Thank You Rappler for emailing me the video materials of last week Batas Bisikleta forum. So I can review and understand the law for us bicycle riders out there.
Note: there are also those couriers who are riding bikes to deliver their goods and services. We also must find ways to protect them and help them in their livelihoods. Lets help each other to make our bicycle lanes and pedestrian lanes safe to use for everyone, Again, thanks to Rappler for giving importance to those bicycle riders and pedestrians a like... Keep up the good work

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Zeke N.
May 22 09:07 AM

Marikina road pavings are awesome. QC bike infra is mostly there. Medyo makitid talaga daan ng oldtown Pasig. Don't get me started with Manila roads, especially near the expressways (hard to cross).

Also another factor sa pagod and accessibility is yung incline ng daan (ie: aakyat ka ng burol from Pasig-Marikina-San Mateo to get to Ortigas-QC)

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Charlie Barkin

Thank You Rappler for emailing me the video materials of last week Batas Bisikleta forum. So I can review and understand the law for us bicycle riders out there. Note: there are also those couriers who are riding bikes to deliver their goods and services. We also must find ways to protect them and help them in their livelihoods. Lets help each other to make our bicycle lanes and pedestrian lanes safe to use for everyone, Again, thanks to Rappler for giving importance to those bicycle riders and pedestrians a like... Keep up the good work

Can I also get this too?

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Kevin
May 23 09:40 AM

Another pedestrian unfriendly hospital: St. Luke's QC

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hGs7zJa6H9CFLKnH7

09:41 AM

Pedestrians can't continue straight along E. Rodriguez because St. Luke's prioritized motor vehicles

09:43 AM

In theory this might be to speed up ambulance arrival. In reality the ambulance will probably just get stuck in driveway traffic anyway 30m down the entry road, along with the crossing pedestrians.

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ricoflor
May 25 10:55 AM
Kevin

In theory this might be to speed up ambulance arrival. In reality the ambulance will probably just get stuck in driveway traffic anyway 30m down the entry road, along with the crossing pedestrians.

This is quite solvable by road designers. Add a triangular island at the T-junction, then connect with two crosswalks (aligned to the continuous road of the tee). The island shortens the crosswalk, reducing risk to pedestrians, the island will serve as a pedestrian refuge. The crosswalk can be widened to share with dismounted cyclists (a sign denoting the shared nature of the crosswalk will help). Any physical protection to the island (trief kerbs or bollards, e.g.) will help. Priority on the shared space (the crosswalk) can be - in order of importance - ambulance, pedestrians & dismounted cyclists, motorized vehicles. The shared space should be always kept clear, unless transiting through. A cycle lane can be added along the continuous road at the tee, but will not share space with the crosswalk to avoid conflict with pedestrians.

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11:02 AM

The first bicycles, known as velocipedes but nicknamed "boneshakers," first appeared in Chicago after the Civil War. By the 1890's Chicago was the bike manufacturing capital of America. And who can forget the iconic phrase "a Brand. New. Schwinn. Bicycle!" if you hit bucket Number 6 in the Grand Prize Game on Bozo's Circus.

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ricoflor
May 25 11:12 AM
eMTB enthusiast

A bus blocking the bike lane along Ortigas Ave.

The primacy of cyclists on the bike lanes need further enforcing by authorities. Based on international conventions for on-grade markings, solid lines delineate the cycle lane, and thus motor vehicles should not cross over. However, conflict on designated bus stops need further study and resolution. Hopefully this could be highlighted repeatedly to MMDA/City Planners.

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engmaps
May 25 12:02 PM

Places where it's difficult to walk, those that immediately come to mind: under the MRT Guadalupe station southbound, also the stretch of Buendia beside Urdaneta Village leading up to the MRT station and also by the stairs of the MRT Buendia station northbound (to name a few).

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ricoflor
May 25 12:08 PM
Charlie Barkin

Thank You Rappler for emailing me the video materials of last week Batas Bisikleta forum. So I can review and understand the law for us bicycle riders out there. Note: there are also those couriers who are riding bikes to deliver their goods and services. We also must find ways to protect them and help them in their livelihoods. Lets help each other to make our bicycle lanes and pedestrian lanes safe to use for everyone, Again, thanks to Rappler for giving importance to those bicycle riders and pedestrians a like... Keep up the good work

Greetings @rappler_adm, yes do please share any laws/statutes governing cycling in the MMla (if any) so that us plebes could understand our, for lack of a better word, "rights". In the Bulletin Board? Thanks in advance.

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JRick Aye
Jun 11 07:01 AM

This is in Marikina City near Molave Market. Pedestrians tend to go to the road just to walk past this area due to the tree and parked vehicles hampering the area. Can also be a bike hazard due to the same tree hampering the bike lane.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/103+Gen.+Ordo%C3%B1ez+St,+Marikina,+1800+Metro+Manila/@14.6464584,121.1121635,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3397b9bb3ba51829:0xf13356da06b8325e!8m2!3d14.6464584!4d121.1128059!16s%2Fg%2F11szjtp4t_?entry=ttu

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feming
Jun 13 04:23 AM

How to sending

04:26 AM

From Taguig District 2, gusto nyo ma cover eto june 22 meron po workshop training ang bike mobility ng bike count sa sm aura start 9am

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Buraot Komyuter
Jun 13 05:37 AM

zapote riverdrive hypocrisy

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Japee
Jun 14 03:21 AM

Rosario Pasig City IPI intersection. turning left from C5 Eastwood. bikes are forced to swerve in the middle lane due to these PUVs signs is clear NO PARKING. this is what I go through on my daily bike commute. sometimes these PUV get a little bit aggressive when trying to overtake them tsk tsk tsk

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CitizenPH
Jun 14 03:39 PM

I suggest that the admin would group the concerns/photos by CITIES>Barangays for easy reference (by contributors and politicians).

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