Civil society organizations, international partners, and local governments—including Pasig City and Quezon City—have joined forces to promote safer, more sustainable urban mobility. The initiative was highlighted during the culminating event of the Sparking Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities (SPARK) Project, led by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).
The project showcased efforts such as building parklets and social spaces, installing bicycle racks, piloting cycling lanes, and redesigning streets through tactical urbanism to encourage walking and cycling as practical daily options.
ICLEI emphasized that active mobility is more than just transportation—it is a climate solution, a public health intervention, and a tool for social equity. The Department of Transportation underscored its commitment to protected bike lanes and safer walkways as part of the national climate agenda.
Meanwhile, Quezon City announced its ambitious target of constructing 350 kilometers of bike lanes by 2028. Advocacy groups stressed that mobility should be treated as a right, not a privilege, urging cities to build resilient, inclusive, and people-centered environments that empower citizens to move safely and sustainably.
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