Councilor wants motorcycle lanes in Quezon City

A Quezon City councilor wants to have a driving lane exclusively for motorcycle riders to prevent road accidents involving these vehicles. Fourth District Councilor Edcel Lagman said the main purpose of his proposed measure is to promote the safety of the motorists, particularly the motorcycle riders who are often victims of road accidents. Under the proposed measure, the motorcycle lane will be separated by a physical barrier from the lanes for four-wheeled motor vehicles. The motorcycle lanes can be distinguished from the other lanes by means of signages and markings. In the areas where physical barriers are not applicable, the city can just used yellow painted lines to mark the motorcycle lanes, Lagman proposed. Lagman added that all four-wheeled vehicles will not be allowed to enter the designated motorcycle lanes. Violators will have to pay the fine of P500, he said. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recorded 20,151 road accidents in Metro Manila from January to May this year. Most of the accidents involved motorcycles. Most of the road mishaps also happened in Quezon City and Manila. An estimated 7,000 motorcycle units are sold in the Philippines per week. Unfortunately, there is no government program requiring motorcycle owners to undergo proper training. –VVP, GMANews.TV