Department of Public Works and Highways(DPWH)

September 10, 2019 Dear Mr. Biasbas, Greetings! This is a letter from the Bureau of Design: This has reference to your request via-email dated August 27, 2019 lodged at the Freedom of Information E-Portal of the Presidential Communications and Operations Office, regarding information on bicycle lanes plan/bicycle development and/or infrastructure, which may be used as reference in your thesis on “Skytrails, an Elevated Cycling Path and System”. Please be informed that as of this date, DPWH had not yet established standard guidelines on elevated bicycle path/lane. However, said system/infrastructure is already being proposed to be adopted in EDSA to help ease the worsening traffic problem along said thoroughfare. In this regard, we are furnishing you a copy (see attached file) of draft conceptual design of said proposed elevated bicycle lane combined with pedestrian walkway which you can use as reference. It may be mentioned that said scheme has yet to be reviewed and approved by DPWH prior to implementation if the proposal will push thru. Attached also are copies of DPWH design guidelines for Bicycle Facilities (i.e. location, width, slope/gradient, cross-section, etc. among others) which may be adopted both on at-grade and elevated bicycle lane for your additional reference. You may also refer to AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (i). We hope the above information will be helpful in the success of your thesis and other undertakings. Good luck! EDWIN C. MATANGUIHAN OIC-Assistant Director Caretaker, Bureau of Design Thank you! Respectfully yours, Andro Santiago FOI Officer