I have not used an old route that we usually take to go to BGC from our place in Antipolo. This is via the Manila East Road, Highway 2000, Barkadahan Bridge and C6. From C6, we usually take Ruhale instead of Seagull Avenue as the former provided a shorter route towards Levi Mariano Avenue and C5. So it was only last weekend that I was able to see the improvements along Ruhale Street and how bike lanes were incorporated along this road. I am sharing the following photos showing a two lane road and Class 2 bike lanes.

The green pavement markings indicate an intersection or driveway.

Noticeable are the electric posts that remain along the bike lanes. These need to be transferred so they will not pose danger to all road users.

More electric posts along the bike lanes

Bike lanes in front of an industrial establishment

Close-up of a post in the middle of the bike lane.

Bike lane across another industrial establishment. Again, note the green pavement marking across the driveway of the establishment.

Bike lanes along a predominantly residential area along Ruhale.

I would consider this as a good practice example that can be replicated elsewhere. Of course, it is not perfect and as shown in the photos, there is much room for improvement including the transfer of electric posts that pose as hazards to all road users. The bike lanes are wide enough that installing bollards for the perception of physical protection vs. motor vehicles can be considered. Ruhale is generally a low speed, low volume road  so perhaps the current state with no barriers would be enough for now. Also, we need to appreciate that these are already gains or wins in as far as active transport is concerned. A few years ago, this would not have been implemented by national or local governments.

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