When public transport operations were suspended in Metro Manila, Philippines, due to the pandemic, radiology clerk April, who doesn't own a car, started riding her bike to the hospital. "I never thought of riding a bike to the hospital before," April recounted. "But when we healthcare workers didn't have the option to use public transport, I tried to pedal. At first, I was nervous, especially on major roads. But in the long run, we got used to it and became more confident." Scores of commuters who relied on public transport turned to cycling as well. And when mass services returned, many stuck with their bike. With the increase in bike pedestrians the government allocated more than 22 million dollars for active mobility infrastructure. Turning into the largest bike lane construction program in the country's history in less than a year.
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