For a few non-cyclists, protected bike lanes are seen as something that takes too much space on the road and even brand it as a nuisance. Why is it important?

Active transport users expressed their dismay when Make It Makati announced that it will be removing the dedicated bike lanes along Ayala Avenue, forcing them to dangerously mix with motorists. In this episode, Lester Babiera talks with cyclists Celine Mallari and Poncho Rulloda to discuss this issue and explain why protected cycling lanes are important.

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Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.