UNEASY RIDERS Motorcycle users submit themselves to inspection at a police checkpoint in Quezon City after the interior department ordered an intensified campaign against bike-riding criminals. Inquirer file photo by JOAN BONDOC
In addition to the existing motorcycle lane, riders will be allowed to use the leftmost lane of Edsa and C5 Road during rush hour, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Thursday. MMDA general manager Tim Orbos said the decision was made after a consultation with enforcers and motorcycle groups Bullriders, Arangkada and RG Community. The MMDA also met with Motorcycle Philippines Federation earlier. Orbos said “it is practically unsafe to stay on one lane in these thoroughfares especially during heavy traffic.” Motorcycle riders are now allowed to use two lanes on Edsa and C5 Road from 7 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. The MMDA revived the enforcement of the motorcycle lane on Edsa, C5 Road, Macapagal Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue this week. Violators face a fine of P500. —ERIKA SAULER
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