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You can now park your bicycles for free at these MRT, LRT, PNR stations


Metro trains are the main transport hubs in Metro Manila where the middle to mid-plus class commuters get cheap, quick rides to their workplaces: practicality meets speed.

And, of course, there's the bicycles. At present, thousands of essential workers have resorted to biking after public transport became scarce amid the coronavirus lockdown.



Clearly, bicycles have become popular, thanks to a whole slew of benefits such as improving health, transport flexibility and financial savings. At the same time, however, the advent of bicycle use for commuting have also contributed to some public frustration, especially when they can't find suitable, safe parking spaces for their bikes when they opt to ride a train. For bike commuters, choosing a place to park their bikes can be a challenge.



Fortunately, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) through its Rail Sector, has started installing bicycle racks at some stations of the LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3 and PNR transit lines.

Use of the bike racks is free of charge, but cyclists have to bring their own padlocks.

Below is a list of LRT, MRT, PNR stations where cyclists can properly park their bicycles before getting onboard trains.




LRT-1

  • Central Station
  • Libertad Station
  • EDSA Taft Station
  • and soon at Baclaran station.


LRT-2

  • Legarda Station
  • Pureza Station
  • V Mapa Station
  • and soon at J. Ruiz, Gilmore, and Betty Go-Belmonte stations.






MRT-3

  • North Avenue Station
  • Quezon Avenue Station
  • GMA Kamuning Station
  • The MRT-3 line expects to complete the installation of 34 bike racks at its stations from North Avenue to Taft Avenue for both the northbound and southbound sides. One bike rack can accommodate five bicycles.


PNR

  • Tutuban Station
  • Cyclists can bring their folded bikes inside the train car with a fare from origin to destination equivalent to one person, and subject to disinfection.







Schedule
Bicycle owners may park their bikes at the bike racks from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm only. However, they can claim their bicycles until the close of operations at 10:00 pm.

Security
Roving security personnel will conduct periodic foot patrol and ocular inspection of the bicycle rack to check for damage, vandalism, and for added security presence. However, cyclists must ensure that their bikes are secured with their personal padlocks. No valuables and personal belongings such as bags or carry-ons should be left with the bicycle while parked at the rack, as the agency management will not be liable for stolen or damaged bicycles.

Earlier,  the DOTr, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), is fast-tracking the creation of bicycle lanes along EDSA to ensure the safety of cyclists, as well as to maximize road space use.


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