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The Light Rail Transit Authority goes greener as it introduces the ?Bike
On, Bike Off (BIKE-O2) Project.? The project encourages car users to
leave their vehicles at home and use the train, bringing along their
foldable bikes, and biking off towards their workplace and/or other
destinations. It is a combination of two eco-friendly modes of
transportation that push for the reduction of traffic congestion and
carbon emission, at the same time change the way car owners and
commuters get around places, while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The last coach of every train will be
utilized as a ?green zone? to accommodate the cyclists and their
foldable bikes. The project will cover both the Line 1 (Baclaran to
Monumento) and Line 2 (Recto-Santolan) systems.
Biking on and then biking off has been
practiced in other countries worldwide for so many years already. With
this project, the LRTA will be the very first in the country to
implement this environment-friendly mode of traveling, while continuing
to provide a safe, reliable and efficient mass transport system.
The project is in partnership with the
Firefly Brigade, UP Mountaineers, Padyak Project Foundation, and the
Tiklop Society.
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Bike Rules |
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Entering an LRTA Station
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Folding bikes are allowed at anytime.
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Folding bike users (FBUs) must submit to
standard inspection procedures at the inspection area.
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The foldable bikes must:
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have wheel size not exceeding 20
inches in diameter.
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be folded in the most compact
position before entering the station; Carrying cases are not
required.
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be clean, dry, secured, and not
easily unfolded.
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No special pass or permit is required
upon entering the station.
Inside the Station
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FBUs must use elevators, stairs, or
escalators, and always walk bikes. Riding bikes anywhere in the
station area is strictly prohibited.
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FBUs must pay the regular fare,
depending on destination. There is no additional fare charge for
bikes.
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Bikes must be wheeled through the
turnstile arms or the service entrance. If the FBU intends to use
the service entrance, he/she must leave the bike at the gate
entrance, and enter the magnetic ticket at the turnstile first
before wheeling through his/her bike. The bike must not be lifted
over the turnstile or at the service gate entrance.
Boarding the train
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FBUs are allowed to enter and occupy the
Green Zone only (last door of the train).
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Only a maximum of four (4) FBUs are
allowed inside the Green Zone. FBUs are accommodated on a firstcome,
first-served basis.
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If the Green Zone is full, the FBU must
wait for the next train.
Inside the train
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FBUs must not block doors and aisles.
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Bikes must always be held close by the
FBU or at arms length in an upright manner. It must not be propped
against doors or left lying on the floor.
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In case of emergency evacuation of the
train, the FBU must leave the bikes on the train in a manner that
does not block aisles or doors.
Other rules
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FBUs remain legally responsible for any
damage to the LRTA facilities or equipment and/or for any injury,
loss or damage sustained by passenger/s, station and/or train
personnel that result from an FBU?s negligence.
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FBUs must observe utmost courtesy at all
times.
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FBUs failing to abide by the rules and
regulations as specified herein are subject to removal from the
system.
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The LRTA reserves the right to deny
entry to any FBUs at the discretion of the LRTA management.
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