Non-Motorized Transport Forum and Mapping Workshop

Non-Motorized Transport Forum
and Mapping Workshop
Documentation Report
21 April 2012
Conference Room 3, Institute of Social Order, Social Development Complex
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

Non-Motorized Transport Forum
and Mapping Workshop

Documentation Report

Catalyzing New Mobility in Cities: The Case of Metro Manila
a Rockefeller Foundation supported project
Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid in Asia Program
Ateneo School of Government

21 April 2012
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Opening Session

Presentations from Different Non-Motorized Transport Advocacy Groups
Mr. Joel Uichico and Mr. Nestor Pestelos, Bikes for the Philippines
Ms. Mia Bunao, Firefly Brigade
Mr. Jun Salaveria, CYCAD
Ms. Carlota Contreras, Marikina City Bikeways Office
Ms. Raquel Naciongayo, Pasig CENRO

Inclusive Mobility Mapping Workshop Overview
Mr. Lorenzo Cordova, Jr., ASoG

Introduction of Mapping Tools
OpenStreetMap: Mr. Eugene Villar, OpenStreetMap
SeeClickFix: Dr. Segundo Romero, ASoG

Workshop tasks and outputs

Synthesis, Next Steps, and Closing Program
Dr. Marie Danielle Guillen, ASoG

Annexes

1: List of Participants

2: Workshop Programme

3: Workshop Guide

4: What Exactly is Inclusive Mobility?

5: Bike for the Philippines – “If there is a wheel, there is a way”

6: The Firefly Brigade’s Campaigns and Projects to promote Non-Motorized
Transportation

7: OpenStreetMap

8: Ten Simple Steps to SeeClickFix

9: Photo Documentation

10: Evaluation Forum and Results

List of Acronyms

ADMU - Ateneo de Manila University
ASI - Avoid-Shift-Improve
ASoG - Ateneo School of Government
ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
BL - Bike Lane
BP - Bike Path
BRT - Bus Rapid Transit
CAI-Asia - Clean Air Initiative in Asian Cities
CENRO - City Environment and Natural Resources Office
CYCAD - Cycling Advocates
DepEd - Department of Education
DOTC - Department of Transportation and Communication
DPWH - Department of Public Works and Highways
iBoP Asia - Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid in Asia
ICT - Information and Communications Technology
LGUs - Local Government Units
LTFRB - Land Transport and Franchising Regulatory Board
LRTA - Light Railway Transit Authority
LRT - Light Railway Transit
MM - Metro Manila
MMDA - Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
MRT - Metrorail Transit
NGO - Non-Government Organization
NMT - Non-Motorized Transportation
OSM - OpenStreetMap
PDMS - Poverty Database Monitoring System
PE - Physical Education
PWDs - persons with disabilities
QC - Quezon City
SARDO - Students at risk of dropping out
SEA - Southeast Asia
SMART - Sustainable Mobility, Accessibility, Research and Transformation

NMT Forum and Mapping Workshop
21 April 2012 | ISO Conference Room 3 | ADMU

Executive Summary

Dubbed as the NMT (Non-Motorized Transport) Forum and Mapping Workshop, the third mapping
exercise was conducted by the Inclusive Mobility Project: Catalyzing New Mobility in Cities: The Case of
Metro Manila with Firefly Brigrade, Cycling Advocates and Bike for the Philippines as well as with
OpenStreet Map. on April 21, 2012 at the Conference Room 3, Institute of Social Order (ISO), Social
Development Complex (SDC), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). The Project is being
implemented by the Innovations at the Base of Pyramid (iBoP) Asia Program of the Ateneo School of
Government (ASoG), with support from the Rockefeller Foundation.

The forum provided a venue for sharing information on what the different cycling advocates were
doing to advance the cause and the current initiatives some of the LGUs in Metro Manila were doing.
The mapping exercise aimed to (a) reveal and assess existing and potential NMT features and
facilities; (b) provide stakeholders an opportunity to work together in advancing the implementation
of sustainable, connected, inclusive transport system and sharing mobility-related information and
policy initiatives; and (c) learn to use available free and open source web platforms to build on the
shareable knowledge base of inclusive mobility-enhancing features of the transport system.

A total of 52 participants attended the event, the majority of which came from the NMT sector.
Specifically, there were 15 participants from the NMT / MT sector, 12 from local government units
(LGUs) and a national government agency, eight from the academe, six from the media, four from an
editable online mapping project, another four from the private sector, and three from a clean air
project.

The workshop process concluded a mapping of bicycle hubs (i.e. retail and repair shops and meeting
areas of cyclists) in Metro Manila. The groups presented considerably useful information through the
data indentified in the maps. Many of the participants are long-time cyclists and therefore were able
to provide information especially during the discussion of the workshop tasks. Additionally, some also
provided tips and trivia on cycling like the place to get cheap but sturdy bicycles, the ideal time for
biking, the possible livelihood strategies relating to bicycles, and the initiatives being done by
government and non-government groups to promote NMT. The Marikina City and Pasig City were
excellent examples of LGUs which transcend NMT ideas into actual implementation.

The NMT forum and mapping workshop proved to be helpful in pinpointing basic data on NMT in
Metro Manila from among the participants as it was also useful in disseminating parallel initiatives
being done by the organizers. It is hoped that further activities will be held to tackle and share more
insights from the participants and be directed for action by concerned groups and agencies.

A post-workshop evaluation from the participants validated that the event was helpful in providing
new insights. The forum-workshop was also deemed very useful particularly because the information
shared concerned the participants themselves. A few listing of learnings showed that NMT activities
such as cycling can be fun and healthy, and can also be made into an innovative and sustainable way of
addressing poverty issues in a community. Furthermore, the participants pointed out that working
together for the NMT advocacy can be more intensified if the LGUs and policy-makers will be
enjoined. The NMT Forum and Workshop, despite the limited time, provided a venue for interaction
and possible working together in the future by the different stakeholders committed to advocating
NMT.

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I.0 Opening Session
The program was formally started through the singing of the National Anthem. Dr. Segundo Romero,
Director of the iBoP Asia Program, (through an audio-visual presentation) delivered the Opening
Remarks. He emphasized a list of ideas that define the concept of inclusive mobility, the term derived
from the full project name - Catalyzing New Mobility in Cities: The Case of Metro Manila. The
following are the ideas presented by Dr. Romero on inclusive mobility: (See powerpoint presentation in
Annex 4)
 A transport system that works for the poor and vulnerable;
 A walkable, bika-able, accessible city;
 Moving people, not vehicles;
 Mobility must come with safety and civility;
 Clean air, clean streets, clean vehicles, clean facilities;
 Planning and communicating better and traveling less;
 Sharing information to increase connectivity and accessibility;
 Making neighborhoods more accessible to the rest of the city;
 Changing mindsets and behaviors: the authorities’ as well as ours; and
 Mobility of all, by all, for all.

Ms. Dinna Dayao, Communications Consultant to the Project and the event’s master of ceremonies,
facilitated a mini-game by asking NMT-related questions to
the participants. The following were the Ms. Dayao facilitating the NMT
questions asked and the answers from the participants: Forum and Mapping Workshop

 Ilan ang nag-bike papunta sa workshop venue? (How
many rode a bicycle in going to the workshop
venue?)  Seven

 Gaano kalayo mula sa pinanggalingan hanggang sa
workshop venue? (How far was the distance
covered by the biker from point of origin to the
workshop venue?)
 5 km (Rolando Nacor)
 3 km (Jun Salaveria)
 3 km (Carmelito Gomez)
 3.5 km (Erwin Paala)
 6.5 km (Orlando Vibar)*
 10-11 km (Mia Bunao)*
 24 km (Rudi Lamco)*

 Sino ang may pinakamahal na bisikleta? (Who has the most expensive bike?)
 Our bikes are priceless, not because of the price but the experience of biking has given us.
Some even give their bikes names. (Erwin Paala)*

 Sino and may pinakamurang bisikleta? (Who has the cheapest bike?)
 PhP 2,000 (Maning Sambale)*
 Free (Carlota Contreras)

 Who owns a bike?
 Almost everyone does.

* These persons were given a small prize each for their answers.
The program continued through a self-introduction. (List of participants can be found in Annex 1)

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2.0 Presentations from Different Non-Motorized Transport
Advocacy Groups

Bikes for the Philippines

Mr. Joel Uichico introduced their initiative in the Bikes
for the Philippines to be the first in Asia and in the
Philippines as a bike-giving program, in partnership with
the Department of Education (DepEd), Synergia, and the
Bikes for the World (U.S.-based) (See Annex 5 for
presentation). Their program aims to help augment
poverty through giving bicycles and enabling school
children to attend classes by means of cycling to their
schools.

Mr. Uichico explained that while there are usually quite a
number of grade schools in an area, there is, more often
than not, only one high school in that same area. The
solution presented by the Bikes for the Philippines is to
choose beneficiaries - children from among the poorest
of the poor families in the municipality of Baclayon in
Bohol. They identified several factors to deduce the
beneficiaries of their program. Among these factors are:

 The distance from residence to the school is at a
minimum of three kilometers;
Mr. Uichico presents their program in
 There is no means of public transportation; Bikes for the Philippines
 Family income is below the income threshold
which is monitored through the Poverty Data
Monitoring System (PDMS);
 Students at risk of dropping out (SARDO) collected from the schools; and
 Must be a resident in the town (Baclayon).

The impact of the program to the recipients of the bikes will be monitored through their school
performance, livelihood impact, and their use of bikes – which is strictly for home-school-home use
until they graduate. This is per guidelines crafted by the Bikes for the Philippines.

The organization observed that the program was beneficial especially to the children since:

 It increased the children’s self-esteem;
 It became a form of exercise/health activity;
 It became a tool for sports development (i.e. uphill or downhill cycling);
 It also helps the environment through cleaner air having no-emission and no-pollution It
gives the students more time to do other things/work/chores;
 It lessens the travel expenses; and
 It became a venue for values formation for the children.

Mr. Uichico cited three profiles of children-beneficiaries in Baclayon as examples:

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 Melanie Taladoc who lives five kilometers away from her school; whose family earns around
PhP 4,000.00 per month and is considered as 22nd poorest in Baclayon;
 Jen Crystal Taladoc who weaves basket as additional income source and whose family earns
PhP 3,000.00 monthly and is ranked 27th poorest family; and
 Wendell Taladoc whose family is ranked 66th poorest and which earns a monthly average of
PhP 3,000.00.

Dr. Nestor Pestelos,
President of Bohol Local
Development Foundation (a
partner of Bike for the
Philippines) presented about
the software they are using in
identifying the poorest of the
poor as beneficiaries for their
program. The software is
called the Poverty Database
Monitoring System (PDMS),
which was developed through
a support given by the
Mr. Pestelos shows how the Poverty Database Monitoring European Union. The
System (PDMS) works software have been used in
several areas and provinces,
e.g. Sariaya and Lucban, Quezon; La Union; and provinces in the Autonomous Region of Muslim
Mindanao (ARMM).

The main functions of utilizing PDMS are to rank the poor; identify the poorest of the poor; and be
able to see what has happened to them after support has been given. The software generally provides
information related to poverty incidence by summarizing the occurrence of different poverty
indicators in a selected area. The poverty indicators can range from child malnutrition, child
mortality, crime, disability, illiteracy rate, and access to health insurance or housing. On the basis of
these poverty indicators, the group is able to target the poorest of the poor. Dr. Pestelos explained
that the software can run municipal, barangay or purok level in identifying target families. The
software also helps in finding out what other important problems could be remedied through the
help of the local government units.

Several questions were raised during the presentation:

Questions Answers
Ms. Contreras: Mr. Uichico:
How were you able to avail bicycles? Did you pay I looked up “free bicycles” in the internet and
taxes after you received them from the U.S.? found out that there are lots who give them for
I suggest that you also do the same to Montalban free. I also started writing to organizations but I
and Laguna since there are a lot of construction am not affiliated to any foundation or
workers who need this kind of program and this organization. I asked my cousin (Jojo Grant) who
will have a big impact on them. is U.S.-based to collect bikes and even call
organizations there. When we talked to Bikes for
the World, we showed them that we have the
database that will show that th bikes they will
give will really help the poor.
The freight was taken care of by an organization.
Some of the bikes still needed some fixing. Then,

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the Philippine Navy helped in shipping the bikes
to Bohol.
Mr. Mendoza: Mr. Uichico:
Can it be replicated to the urban areas? This is a pilot project. We’re still feeling the way.
Every time we relocate people (e.g. Towerville), We are facing some issues and we’re still
there are issues that arise. One of them is the learning. But we’re not closing the doors to
increase in the amount of fare in going to work anyone.
because of dislocation. Another problem is the
separation to the family: usually, the worker has
to stay in the city for the whole week and only
go home on weekends. We came up with a
Transport Cooperative in line with DOTC to
lower the fare. But maybe through the bikes, the
workers will be able to save the PhP 2,500 spent
on fare or rent and be able to spend it to other
expenses at home. They will also be able to go
home more frequently. Indicators to poverty are
very much present in Manila as well. We laud
what you are doing; I hope it could be replicated
here in Metro Manila.
Ms. Dayao: Mr. Pestelos:
Before the selection of the beneficiaries, is there Yes.
already an existing data?
Ms. Dayao: Mr. Pestelos:
How do we get hold of the software? The software is under copyright but you can
write to our foundation to discuss about it.

Ms. Dayao summarized the presentation from Bikes for the Philippines as follows:

 They were able to find partners here and abroad;
 They were able to mobilize resources;
 They were able to define the beneficiaries and why they should be the ones to be given the
bikes;
 They have data which can be validated.

Firefly Brigade

Ms. Mia Bunao gave a brief introduction about the projects and partnerships being made by the
Firefly Brigade. She said that it started in 1999 whereas the movement was initially to support the
Clean Air Act (See Annex 6 for presentation).

She then said that the bicycle is the most efficient form of transportation since it does not emit air
and noise pollution, and could occupy less space than that of a car’s. The Firefly Brigade began
institutionalizing and partnering with different LGUs and NGOs to create a multiplier effect for the
advocacy to gain support from more people.

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Their projects include critical mass
rides which aim to create more visibility
on the road so that people will be able
to acknowledge that cyclists are also
part of the road, and therefore, people
would be able to “share the road.” The
critical mass ride is considered unique
in the Philippines because it is an
organized event, with permission from
the LGU concerned, and because it
looks more like a festivity. The critical
mass rides are done every third Sundays
of the month, the biggest of which –
coined Tour of the Fireflies – will be
Ms. Bunao presents the NMT projects of Firefly done this September 2012.
Brigade
Another project of the Firefly Brigade is
the bicycle farm which involves
representatives from malls and bike organizations to map and establish bicycle parking compliance in
certain establishments. Moreover, they were able to create spaces for bicycle racks in city halls. This
way, the LGUs will be encouraged to institutionalize cycle-inclusive plans. So far, they have put up
bicycle racks at the Quezon City Hall, Pasig City Hall, Taguig and two other areas. The FB envisions
that it would be a step-by-step process such that the LGUs will pass an ordinance about it; create
bike lanes; organize an institutionalized critical mass ride; or put up car-less days. So far, Marikina
City has been the model city for this but Pasig City has also been in compliance for the last three
year and has initiatives on this.

Further, they also want to access promotion for bimodal transportation. They successfully initiated
the Green Zone – a section of the train where one can bring in his/her bike - in LRT 2 through the
help of DOTC-LRTA. LRT 1 also has the same accessibility although there is yet a signage to be
made.

The Firefly Brigade also had a simple bicycle count in three main thoroughfares in Metro Manila
namely: Aurora Blvd., Philcoa, and Monumento. The bicycle count aimed to get information as to
how many people use bikes in said areas. With 30 minutes intervals (from morning to afternoon),
they were able to record an average of 7 to 8 bikes in
Monumento on a weekend.

Finally, Ms. Bunao reiterated their advocacy for sustainable
transportation strategies through institutionalizing car-free
days, bike paths, bike racks, bimodal transport access, and
laws on bicycles that will highlight cycle-inclusive planning,
inclusion of biking in school curriculum (e.g. Physical
Education). She ended her presentation by validating that
the bicycle is the simplest form of transportation and the
most effective means to influence other people is by way
of example.

Cycling Advocates (CYCAD)
A brief note about the Cycling
Mr. Jun Salaveria introduced CYCAD and noted that it Advocates (CYCAD) was presented
started in 1995 not as an advocacy group but for long by Mr. Salaveria
distance cycling meet-ups. Later on, they decided to

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organize annual rides from Quezon City to any point in Luzon within a distance of 100 kilometers. In
2010, CYCAD formalized the “Araw ng Siklista” as an event to give due to cyclists. They are
currently in partnership with other groups such as the Firefly Brigade and BagCyc in crafting a
petition for reforms in the road system (e.g. bike lanes).

Marikina City Bikeways Program

Ms. Carlota Contreras of the Marikina Bikeways Office
presented Marikina as the first city in the Philippines to have
bike lanes. The initiative is being supported by
legislation/ordinance and is funded by GEF. Ms. Contreras
said that they would like to expand the bike lanes along
Marikina River to Pasig City and Libis, especially that DPWH
is also implementing the Marikina River Channel
Improvement Project.

She then invited the participants to join in their Cambio del
Independencia on June 10, 2012 in commemoration of the
country’s independence day.

Ms. Contreras reiterated that there are currently four
senate bills for bike lanes in position. She urged everyone to Ms. Contreras introduces the
collectively work for this advocacy. initiatives of the Marikina City LGU
on Bikeways

Padyak ng Pasig

Ms. Raquel Nacionagyo of the Pasig City Environment and Natural Resources Office explained that
Pasig City has always been inspired by the experiences of Marikina City and Firefly Brigade, among
others. She then introduced their program, Padyak ng Pasig. She noted that that is is not only for
recreational means but also to help alleviate poverty.

They have a “Bike to Work” Loan Program wherein anyone who resides within two kilometers away
from the Pasig City Hall can avail a “padyak” loan. The person who applied for loan will pay PhP
270.00 every 15th and 30th of the month. So far, they have 250 beneficiaries for this program.

Similarly, they also initiated the “Bike to Earn”
Loan program where the poorest of the poor in
Nagpayong Centennial can avail of the loan.
They will pay PhP 40.00 a day within 2 ½ years
for the loan.

Pasig CENRO has also started implementing the
Green Heart Padyak where eco-boys can
collect recyclables from households using
Ms. Naciongayo presents the initiative of Pasig
padyak.
City called the Padyak ng Pasig Program

Ms. Naciongayo also announced the event that
they will launch June 3, 2012. There will be a car-less day (every Sunday) in F. Ortigas Jr. Avenue
(formerly Emerald Road). It will be closed from 6:00 AM to 12:00 NN. There will be activities and

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booths on cycling, health, and food. There will be a critical mass ride in the area. An eco-strip will
also be made available in the area wherein selling of recyclables and e-wastes can be made. Banchetto
will also be revived, as well as several “laro ng kalikasan” (e.g. patintero, siato) to maximize use of the
road.

After the presentations, everyone was enjoined to have a short merienda before proceeding to the
mapping workshop.

3.0 Inclusive Mobility Mapping Workshop Overview Mr. Lorenzo
Cordova, Jr., Research Associate of the Catalyzing New Mobility in Cities Project, facilitated the
mapping workshop. Thes session started with the introduction of online platforms that can be used
for mapping and reporting issues: OpenStreetMap and SeeClickFix. The former was presented by Mr
Eugene Villar (OSM Philippines) and the latter by Dr. Romero.

OpenStreetMap Philippines

Mr. Eugene Villar, President of OpenStreetMap
(OSM) Philippines, explained the use of the free
and open source platform for mapping.
OpenStreetMap is a project to map the world
which started in the United Kingdom in 2004.
The following describes the OSM:

 It is voluntary since it it seeks
volunteers to collaborate on the
project;
 It is open and free;
 It is both international and local;
 It can be done online and offline; Mr. Villar explains about OpenStreetMap
 It needs geo-data (coordinates and Philippines
shapes of buildings and roads).

The opencyclemap, a specialist map, highlights cycle-related features (e.g. for Marikina bike lanes). A
transport map, which is useful to planners, shows data on bus routes, bus stations, etc. The website
www.maposmatic.org can help generate a .pdf file of a specific area.

Mr. Villar showed an example of an edited map of Quezon City; CBMS data of buildings, churches,
schools, and establishments were presented.

Questions Answers
Ms. Tango: Mr. Villar:
Is it possible to get distance from one point to Yes, by using any mapping software. All geo-
another using OSM? related data, through the use of GIS applications,
can be obtained.

There are many softwares that can produce GPS
maps.
Mr. Salaveria: Mr. Villar:
Is there someone in OSM who bikes? Yes, Manny does.

His presentation is attached as Annex 7.

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SeeClickFix

Another crowd-sourcing method of reporting transport issues in communities that was introduced
was the SeeClickFix (See Annex 8 for presentation). Dr. Romero explained the process of using the
open-source reporting technology through logging in the website www.seeclickfix.com. The following
are the steps to login and report community or transport-related issues or problems:

 In order to present transport issues, there is a need for an internet connection to access
www.seeclickfix.com.
 One may sign up, fill in information (like display name, email address, preferred password) to
sign up and get login information.
 Confirm sign up by checking email and clicking on the link sent by seeclickfix.
 Login to www.seeclickfix.com using the login information.
 Click on “Metro Manila” as location, and then click on “Metro Manila New Mobility Now
Network” as watch area.
 Click “report an issue” and follow the reporting instructions given in the website.
 Give the issue a title; describe the issue by stating why it needs to be resolved and who are
the concerned authority / community.
 Check if the issue was properly reported.
 Once the number of issues reported has reached a hundred, the NewMoNow Network will
meet at ASoG to discuss and finally bring the issues to concerned authorities or
communities.

Ms. Dayao reiterated that the two open-source softwares can be used according to the need of the
people. While OSM is helpful in providing information on certain locations, SCF can help in reporting
transport issues which can be collectively escalated to the concerned agencies or communities.

During the workshop orientation, Mr. Cordova stated the main objectives of the workshop, the
materials and resources needed, and the workshop process to be followed (See Annex 3 for the
Mapping Workshop Guidelines).

Groupings were then made where each group had members composed of representatives from
different organizations. This was facilitated through counting off from one to four, and then all those
who counted one were grouped together, and same process followed with those who counted two,
three, and four. Each group assigned their own facilitator, note-taker, and reporter.

The participants were then grouped into the following:

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
Cardenas, Dexter Antonio, Ricci Abuton, Ernst Buhay, Telly
Chua, Lydia Gaw, Carol Asuncion, Boy Diaz, Thor
Contreras, Carlota Villar, Eugene Bunao, Mia Flores, Benchie
Gomez, Carmelito Magtoto, Reynard Mendoza, Peter
Orbeta, Joel Mosqueda, Arthur Naciongayo, Raquel
Rebate, Jowie Oida, Oscar Raymundo, Antonio
Salaveria, Jun Paala, Erwin Villagracia, Ritchie

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4.0 Mapping Workshop Tasks and Outputs
Mr. Cordova explained the workshop tasks to be the following:

Workshop Task 1: Snap Bike Map of Metro Manila

The first Workshop task was to locate and identify:
 Bicycle retail shops (using blue sticker dots)
 Bicycle repair shops (using pink sticker dots)
 Areas where cyclists meet and how often (using green sticker dots)
 Cycling events

The four groups identified bicycle retail shops in the following areas:

Cartimar, Pasay City N. Domingo corner Bisikleta Surplus near J. Alabang
Broadway – Shimano Ruiz Station
Bike Shop
SM Las Pinas Bike Shop Alavados, Ironbike at Damayang Cavite
Kamias Lagi, Manila
SM Sucat J. P. Rizal, Marikina Surplus Shop at Las Pinas
Malabon City
Pedestrian Pass along J. P. Rizal Lifecycle in Greenhills Paranaque
Leveriza
Near Municipal Hall of Gilmore 777 Bike Hub Great Bikes, 15th Pasig
Pateros Avenue
Life Cycle Bike Shop, Carlito’s Bikeshop, Makati
Greenhills Shopping QC, Garcia Avenue
Center
John Wilie Bike Shop Alabados, Kamias Pasay
Road, QC
Berea Bike Shop, N. La Fortuno happy Bike,
Roxas, Marikina J.P. Rizal Ave.
Extreme Bike Shop, Grace Park, 2nd Ave.,
panay corner St. Mary Caloocan City
Street
Westbound Lane, Near Carriedo LRT
Shaw Blvd., in front of Station
Tiosejo
Bike 1 Shop, Quezon Cartimar Strip
Ave. corner Araneta
Cycle Shack at
OrtigasAve.
Boni Ave., Ligaya All tera near Dona Julia
Vargas Ave.
Joven Bike Shop, E. Glorious near Sikatuna
Amang Rodriguez, Baptist Church, QC
Marikina
ABC Bicycle Shop, Shimano
20th corner Aurora,
near TIP
Commonwealth near Newton near San

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Ever Gotesco / near Francisco del Norte
Ford or Nissan
Velocipid at Matandang
Balara, QC
Grace Park
Leits Bikeshop near
Marcelo

Bicycle repair shops were also spotted in the following areas:

Pateros Bicycle Shop N. Domingo corner Boks Bikeshop near A. Cavite
Broadway – Shimano Hermosa, Valenzuela
Bike Shop City
SM Las Pinas Bike Shop Alavados, Carlito’s Bikeshop, Las Pinas
Kamias QC, Garcia Avenue
SM Sucat J. P. Rizal, Marikina Alabados, Kamias Paranaque
Road, QC
Cartimar, Pasay City J. P. Rizal La Fortuno happy Bike, Pasig
J.P. Rizal Ave.
Gilmore 777 Bike Hub Grace Park, 2nd Ave., Makati
Caloocan City
Life Cycle Bike Shop, Near Carriedo LRT Pasay
Greenhills Shopping Station
Center
John Wilie Bike Shop Cartimar Strip
Berea Bike Shop, N. All tera near Dona
Roxas, Marikina Julia Vargas Ave.
Extreme Bike Shop, Glorious near Sikatuna
panay corner St. Mary Baptist Church, QC
Street
Westbound Lane, Shimano
Shaw Blvd., in front of
Tiosejo
Bike 1 Shop, Quezon Newton near San
Ave. corner Araneta Francisco del Norte
Ave.
Boni Ave., Ligaya Velocipid at Matandang
Balara, QC
Joven Bike Shop, E. Grace Park
Amang Rodriguez,
Marikina
ABC Bicycle Shop, 20th Leits Bikeshop near
corner Aurora, near Marcelo
TIP
Commonwealth near
Ever Gotesco / near
Ford or Nissan

The snap bike map for Metro Manila can be viewed here: http://inclusivemobility.net/mapping-
projects/cyclemap/.

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These are the areas where cyclists meet:

C-5/ Quirino near Between North and Mangga, LG2 at Alabang
Golden Haven Quezon Ave. (every Congressional Avenue
Saturday)
C-5/ SM Sucat Permanent cycling Aguinaldo Trails near Cavite
station of Marikina Camp Aguinaldo
Cycling Club
Alabang – Zapote CNB Mall Neopolitan near Las Pinas
Road/ Aguinaldo Mindanao Avenue
Highway towards
Tagaytay
Alabang – Zapote UP Sunken Garden Mang Vic’s Bulaluhan, Pasig
Road/ Daang Hari/ Meyc Industries
Aguinaldo Highway
UP Diliman, QC Circle, Makati
UC bikes near Gabriel
Academy
La Mesa Eco-Park Pasay

The cycling events identified by the groups are the following:

No identified events Maysilo Circle St. No identified events Maysilong,
Mandaluyong Bike race
– every Liberation Day
and Fiesta events
Coronado St. Tour of the Fireflies –
Pasig City, Tiendesitas
San Francisco St. Bike for Life every
month in F. Ortigas
Road, Pasig City -
every Sunday AM
starting June 3
Barangka Drive Daang Hari, Las Pinas -
every Wednesday/
Sunday
Marikina River Park June 10, Marikina City
SM City Marikina Navotenos – monthly
1st week, navotas to
any point
CYCAD Araw ng
Siklista – once a year,
1st Sunday of
November
Century Fun Run –
QC to any point, every
February
Fun Run sa MOA –
every Sunday

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Workshop Task 2: NMT Information, Idea, and Insight Marketplace

The second workshop task was to list down at least one question that each of the participants
would like to know about bikes, biking, and bikers. The questions posted and discussed are shown
below:

Bikes Biking Bikers
Why did they phase out For recreational biking, what is 1st Tour of Luzon Champion
coaster brakes or fixed gear? the best time of the day to bike? (R. Arsala), 3-time champion
 Na-pahase out na, hindi na  5:00 – 8:00 in the morning but still alive
uso, at wala nang  Depends on the time of
mabibiling piyesa (Jun, work (Mia, Firefly Brigade)
CYCAD)  Should be at noon to test
endurance (Mia, Firefly
Brigade)
 5:00 – 7:00 AM
 Should also take note of the
heat when biking at noon to
avoid heat stroke
 5:00 – 6:30 AM then 3:30
PM
 If you start from 5:00 AM,
your body temperature will
adjust to the heat of the sun
(Erwin)
 It’s not advisable to shock-
treat your body
 When you stop perspiring,
that’s the sign that you are
dehydrated
Cost of the cheapest but When is the best age to Data on total number of bikers
sturdy built bike introduce biking (including road in Metro Manila
 Surplus, Japanese Bike at safety) to a child? - Male
PhP 1,400 to PhP 7,000  Any age as long as pwede na - Female
 Can be bought in Navotas maglakad at marunong - Age group
or at the Pier tumawid ng kalsada; may  No data but sometimes we
awareness na; 6 months for use data from forums –
conditioning then 4 years although it’s not always
old yung actual biking accurate. (e.g. 22,000
(Raquel, Pasig CENRO) unique members based on
 It’s not dependent on the unique email addresses
age of the child. It is the according to the Pinoy
behavior of the adults that Mountain Bikers Forum
are followed by the kids (i.e. database). In Firefly Brigade,
when the parents bike, the we have around 4,500 (Mia,
children will also take up the Firefly Brigade)
activity) (Erwin)
Ordinance on bicycle plates Which government agency is in- Data on government
and registration charge of formulating road rules employees/ officials who bike
 There were plates before concerning biking and private  No data
in San Jose, Occidental pedicabs? (e.g. use of reflectors)
Mindoro  For NMT: Local

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 There used to be bicycle Government Ordinance (e.g.
plates in Manila (at PhP 5) Marikina Bike Ways Office,
 Two years ago, there Pasig CENRO)
were plates in Camarines
Sur (at PhP 50) (Mia, Firefly
Brigade)
 In Ozamiz City, there’s an
ordinance
 In Pasig City, there’s an
approved ordinance in
registration of bicycles
 Needs of bikers on the
road can be more fast
tracked if there is an
ordinance
Cost of cheapest bike What is the shortest loop in
appropriate for students duplicating the Marikina
 Dependent on the budget Bikeways Office?
of the parents but  From Dec. 2009 until last
cheapest is from PhP 1,400 year, our Mayor observed
to PhP 2,700 that we have the facility pero
napabayaan, so binuhay ang
bikeways. Our role is to
maintain the facilities and
check kung ano pa ang
kailangan ng tao, and of
course, expansion pa. (Lota,
Marikina Bikeways Office)
 May senate bill ngayon for
the creation of bikeways,
bukod pa sa bill nina
Senetors Villar, Santiago,
Enrile and Cayetano
 It is important to have both
bottom-top and top-bottom
approaches, but it’s also best
to have support from the
LGUs.
What are the (institutionalized)
livelihood programs related to
biking?
 Bamboo technology: supply
chain from the farmer to
harvesting, then the
community will benefit from
the sales; service/food
delivery (Mia, Firefly Brigade)
 Hangga’t hindi napupunuan
ang sikmura ng mga masa, di
natin mapapa-padyak yan.
Kailangan nating mag-isip ng
mga proyekto to alleviate
poverty. Isa dito ay yung
“bike to earn,” tapos yung

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recyclable materials
collected through padyak.
(Raquel, Pasig CENRO)
Where is a good location for
biking and a right location for
bikers?
 UP, MOA, Nuvali, La Mesa
Dam, Meycauayan, SM
Fairview, Ateneo, QC
Circle, Ortigas
Regular bike route of bikers on
Sundays and bikers going to
work?
What is the shortest loop in
Rizal?
 Magsisimula ng Marikina,
tapos Padilla, tapos ikot ka ng
Idgaran, tapos San Mateo
Can you really use the left side
of the road when biking?
 On using the left side of the
road when biking: We
always say “go with the flow
of the traffic because you
are part of the traffic.” But
when you do the
counterflow, make sure
you’re in the pedestrian lane
na malawak. If you do the
counterflow, they won’t
expect you coming so you
might go head on with other
vehicles. (Mia, Firefly Brigade)
 We should follow how all
vehicles on the road move
because kapag hindi, bastos
ka. (Mendoza)

Mr. Cordova said that since there was limited time to discuss the other workshop tasks, a future
forum will be organized by the ASoG to further get insights from the NMT sector.

5.0 Synthesis, Next Steps, and Closing Program
Dr. Marie Danielle Guillen, Manager of Inclusive Mobility Project, first thanked everyone who
attended the workshop despite being scheduled on a weekend. She said that it was interesting to
know that there are so many groups from the NMT sector working on the same advocacy. She also
said it was the first time that these groups were gathered together and involved OSM in the activity.

Dr. Guillen acknowledged that there is a national policy which has been started. The DOTC already
has a policy to transform the transport sector such that it should follow that those who have less in
wheels must have more in roads. She said that there is no new strategy being introduced; the issue is
to strengthen the implementation side, especially by the line agencies (e.g. DOTC and DPWH).

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Rationalizing the NMT for public means will have to trickle down to the LGUs. There are also
pending bills in the Senate (e.g. SB 2924: Bicycle Law by Senator Marcos; SB 2396: Sustainable
Transportation Act of 2011; SB 2688: Bicycle Law by Senator Villar).

She highlighted that the current advocacy on NMT in
Dr. Guillen states the synthesis and the Philippines is comparable to other countries’
closes the program initiatives (i.e. Mexico, Brazil). It is important to
advocate to the public officials to walk the talk. She
said there’s an optimism that could be harnessed from
the groups who attended the workshop.

In terms of local policies, the last policy on pedicabs
being used in secondary roads could be dated from 10
years ago. It is with the use of bicycles (e.g. Marikina,
Pasig City, Quezon City) that is quite new.

Dr. Guillen shared the other initiatives being done by
the Inclusive Mobility Project: research study on the
mobility cost of urban poor and vulnerable groups in
Quezon City; mapping of transport systems; validation
of data gathered; research on the business models and
management in the transport sector; advocacy on
NMT, intermodal and multimodal transport systems; and profile-raising.

Additionally, Dr. Guillen noted that the ASoG’s partnership with MMDA, OSM, and other groups
could greatly help in a more strengthened implementation of initiatives towards inclusive mobility.
She thanked the participants again for attending the event and advocating the cause.

Afterwards, an awarding of certificates and a group photo session transpired.

Prepared by:
Marien Nilo-Fulo | Lorenzo V. Cordova, Jr.

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ANNEX 1
List of Participants

Annex 1
List of Participants
Email Address / Contact
Name Designation Organization
Number
1 Abuton, Ernst Volunteer Firefly Brigade Ernst.abuton@yahoo.com
2 Aclan, Ronald C.D.O.
3 Alimoot, Rodelio Traffic B.O.C. antarticuz@yahoo.com
4 Antonio, Ricci Intern CAI-Asia Ricci.antonio88@gmail.com
5 Asuncion, President BAGCYC 09162876080
Fernando
6 Batac, Arnie Ateneo Traffic ADMU jbatac@ateneo.edu
Group
7 Buhay, Telly Writer / Prog. Las Pineros tellybuhay@yahoo.com
8 Bunao, Mia Project Firefly Brigade / Juana Project.good@yahoo.com.ph
Coordinator Bike
9 Cardenas, Dexter DPOS, QC dexcard@ymail.com
10 Chua, Lydia Chief, PDD DPWH-NCR Lydia.chua@ymail.com
11 Contreras, Carlota OIC Bikeways Marikina marikinabikeways@yahoo.com
12 Cordova, Lorenzo RA ASoG Ljr.cordova@gmail.com
Jr.
13 Dayao, Dinna Media Relations ASoG dinnadayao@gmail.com
14 De Leon, Rally OpenStreetMap ralleon@gmail.com
15 Diaz, Thor Remate NPC diazthor@hotmail.com
16 Espinosa, Aries Writer The Fort Nightly ariesbelza@gmail.com
17 Flores, Benchie Pasig CENRO Mayajo_01_benjie@yahoo.com
18 Fulo, Marien Documenter ASoG marien_nilo@yahoo.com
19 Gaw, Carol Firefly Brigade Carol_g@yahoo.com
20 Gomez, Carmelito CYCAD
21 Grospe, Donald Researcher CAI-Asia drbgrosp@polyu.edu.hk
Roy
22 Guillen, Marie Project Manager ASoG Danielle.guillen@gmail.com
Danielle
23 Lamco, Rudi Blues Cyclers 7e’ Marikina Bikeways Cycler_bluesat@yahoo.com
24 Lechadores, Victor Livestrong
25 Lee, Wilson Bike City bikecity@yahoo.com
26 Magtoto, Reynard Intern Vera Files Nard.mag4@gmail.com
27 Manuel, Wayne OpenStreetMap wdmanuel@gmail.com
28 Mendoza, Peter President UE Cycling Group Pedroval13@yahoo.com
Val
29 Mosquita, Arthur Talahib MTIB 09206448196
30 Naciongayo, Pasig CENRO Pasig_cenro24@yahoo.com
Raquel
31 Nacor, Rolando CYCAD 09474397987
32 Oida, Oscar Reporter GMA7 oscaroid@yahoo.com
33 Orbeta, Joel Officer Livestrong Pedal
Group
34 Paala, Erwin Advocate / Social Bike Lanes Now / empaala@yahoo.com

Entrepreneur KKK
35 Pestelos, Nestor Bikes for the npestelos@gmail.com
Philippines
36 Quintos, Andre ASoG Andre.quintos@gmail.com
Immanuel
37 Rabe, Cora ASoG
38 Rathnasena, Iresha RA CAI-Asia 395-2845
39 Raymundo, Traffic B.O.C. 09333333230
Antonio
40 Rebate, Jowie V.P. - Operation TARGA jowierebate@rocketmail.com
41 Roque, Rodel UE Biker UE Cycling Group
42 Salas, Jojo Romarx jrcsalas@yahoo.com
43 Salaveria, Jun Presenter Cycad cyclingadvocates@gmail.com
44 Salazar, Tessa Writer PD Inquirer tsalazar@yahoo.com
45 Sambale, Maning OpenStreetMap Emmanuel.sambale@gmail.com
46 Tango, Ma. Elena Proj. Asst. Bikeways Office Tango.elena@yahoo.com
47 Torres, Kristian PA ASoG Kris01_torres@yahoo.com
Paolo
48 Uicjico, Joel Presenter Bikes for the
Philippines
49 Vibar, Orlando Biker FMDI
50 Villagracia, Rich Pasig LGU
51 Villar, Eugene Alvin Presenter OpenStreetMap Sear80@gmail.com
52 Visillas, Joey Driver Marikina Bikeways

Annex 2
Programme

NMT FORUM AND MAPPING WORKSHOP

Ateneo De Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
April 21, 2012, Saturday

PPROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

Time Activity Person/s assigned

1:00 - 1:30pm Registration

1:30 - 1:40 Opening program
- Invocation
- National Anthem
- Opening Remarks: What is Inclusive Mobility? Dr. Segundo E. Romero

1:40 – 1:50 Ice breaker with prizes Ms. Dinna Dayao

1:50 - 2:45 3-minute talks about the posters of Bike for the Representatives from each
Philippines, Cycad, Firefly Brigade, Tiklop Society group
of the Philippines, Marikina City, Pasig City; each
talk will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A

2:45 - 3:20 Briefing on the Inclusive Mobility Mapping ASoG and OpenStreetMap
Workshop Philippines
Introduction to OpenStreetMap
Introduction to SeeClickFix

3:20 - 4:30 Simultaneous mapping (with snacks) All members of the different
groups

4:30 - 5:00 Group presentations of NMT maps and key Representatives from each
insights group

5:00 - 5:10 Q&A

5:10 - 5:20 Translating Inclusive Mobility Mapping Ideas and Dr. Segundo Romero
Insights into Action: See, Click, Fix!
Synthesis and next steps forward
Dr. Danielle Guillen

5:20 - 5:30 Filling up of evaluation forms All participants

Annex 3
Workshop Guide
CATALYZING NEW MOBILITY IN CITIES PROJECT

NMT FORUM AND MAPPING WORKSHOP

iBoP Asia Program
ATENEO SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

in cooperation with

Firefly Brigade, Cycling Advocates, Bike for the Philippines, Tiklop Society of the
Philippines, & OpenStreetMap Philippines

WORKSHOP GUIDE

I. Introduction

WELCOME to the Non-motorized transport (NMT) Mapping Workshop, a half-day event
that gives participants the opportunity to collaboratively improve transportation system in
Metro Manila.

We do this specifically today to uncover and to record information about the location and
interconnectivity of facilities and features specifically for NMT in Metro Manila.

We are taking an approach co-developed with SMART Centre of University of Michigan and
OpenStreetMap Philippines. The approach is intended to promote public awareness of the
use of bicycles and uncover opportunities to build partnerships and to pursue local
initiatives.

The NMT Mapping shows a process that can be replicated in other areas by other
stakeholders. The web platforms also provide opportunities for citizens to build community
data-based and maps that can be a basis for policy decisions. The mapping process both
provides a tool for users for the short-term, and a tool for identifying future enhancements
for the long term.

Today’s Inclusive Mobility mapping will introduce two crowdsourcing platforms and
methods:
1) OpenStreetMap – method for this workshop to map some of the NMT features
and facilities was co-developed with OpenStreetMap Philippines.
2) SeeClickFix – a web-based tool that allows citizens to share data and receive
reports on non-emergency neighbourhood issues. The results will be compiled and
communicated to local government units and government line agencies.

Objectives of the Exercise
1. Reveal and assess existing and potential NMT features and facilities;
2. Provide stakeholders an opportunity to work together in advancing the
implementation of sustainable, connected, inclusive transport system and sharing
mobility-related information and policy initiatives; and
3. Learn to use available free and open source web platforms to build on the shareable
knowledge base of inclusive mobility-enhancing features of the transport system.

II. AVAILABLE TOOLS

Mapping Tools and Supplies

The following workshop tools and supplies are available for each workshop group:
1. Maps
2. An easel or flipchart for documenting discussions
3. Metacards
4. Markers for labelling added map features
5. Post-it notes
6. Masking Tape for general use
7. Scissors for general use
8. Magnifying glass for general use
9. Computers
10. Internet

People Resources You have at Your Disposal
1. Diverse colleagues/group members
2. Knowledge of some of the NMT features
3. Some knowledge of what is connected
4. Sense of humor and creativity
5. Sense of civic duty/passion for improvement

III. WORKSHOP PROCESS

1. Find Your Group (as you Find Inclusive Mobility)
You will be in one of workshop groups. Look at the colour of your name tag dot. It tells
whether you represent a government, an NGO, a big business, a small venture, a media,
or academe. Please make sure that in your group every colour is represented. Please
choose a group in which you know the least number of people. Each group will have an
assigned segment of Metro Manila.

2. Organize Your Group
* First, please identify a rapporteur to take notes.
* Next, please identify a volunteer to report back to the larger group.
* Next, please identify a group chair or facilitator to organize and steer the work of the
group according to the steps below.

Note: List down the members of each group and assign number codes to easily track his/ her
inputs (e.g. Juan 1-10; Jose 11-20; Maria 21-30).

3. Perform Workshop Tasks
This is a mapping information exercise. The workshop tasks are as follows:

Workshop Task 1 – Snap Bike Map of Metro Manila
Using the focus map as your guide, locate and identify as many of the following (15
minutes):

 Bicycle retail shops (use blue sticker dots)
 Bicycle repair shops (use pink sticker dots)
 Areas where cyclists meet and how often (use green sticker dots)
 Cycling events

Note: Be specific to the location as possible. You can use the metacards or papers distributed to
the group for taking note of the participants’ inputs.

There will be assigned personnel from OpenStreetMap Philippines and Ateneo School of
Government to get the information from the participants for encoding to
OpenStreetMap.

Workshop Task 2 – NMT Information, Idea, and Insight Marketplace
List down at least 1 question that you want to know about bikes, biking and bikers (10
minutes)

Based on the questions listed, provide at least one answer for each category (bikes,
biking and bikers). (10 minutes)

Note: One question and one answer per metacard. The inputs will be posted on the board.

Workshop Task 3 – Exploring Inclusive Mobility Standards (10 min.)
With your experiences and local knowledge, list down the standards that you think
should be to make NMT facilities (e.g. pedestrian overpasses, pedestrian crossings,
sidewalks, cycling lanes) more inclusive based on:

i. Accessibility
ii. Walkability
iii. Bikeability
iv. Crossability

IV. WORKSHOP OUTPUT PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of Snap Bike Map using OpenStreetMap.
2. Presentation of workshop generated issues in SeeClickFix.

V. NEXT STEPS
1. Individual and group contribution to SeeClickFix (100 reports per organization)
2. 20 new reporters per organization
3. Mapping Training Workshop

ANNEX 4
What Exactly is Inclusive Mobility?

4/23/2012

Welcome to the
NMT Mapping
Workshop!

What Exactly
is Inclusive Mobility?
Segundo E Romero, PhD, Director
Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid
in Southeast Asia (iBoP Asia) Program

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Inclusive Mobility …
 … is the short name for the Project entitled
“Catalyzing New Mobility in Cities: The Case
of Metro Manila” implemented by the
Innovation at the Base of the Pyramid in
Southeast Asia (iBoP-Asia) Program at the
Ateneo School of Government.
 The Project is supported by the Rockefeller
Foundation for one year, 2011-2012

WHAT IS INCLUSIVE MOBILITY?
Inclusive Mobility is ...

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1. A transport system that works
for the poor and vulnerable.

 The test for inclusive mobility is not that the average
person is mobile, but that even the poor and vulnerable
are. If we beam only for the average person, we
exclude half of the population!

2. A walkable, bike-able,
accessible city.

 To move the city, every person should be able to carry
himself, if not all the way, then part of the way. Everyone who
can, must walk, or bike, commute, and only as a last resort,
take the car.

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3. Moving people, not vehicles.

 Those who have less in wheels, must have more in roads.
Efficient and effective public transport must be the
backbone of the transport system.

4. Mobility with safety and civility.

 Mobility in a highly urbanized and complex city must not
sacrifice safety and civility.The dignity and security of
human life must be upheld.

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5. Clean
air, clean
streets,
clean
vehicles,
clean
facilities.
 The sustainability of the transport system must be
assured, and this must be evident on the ground, not only
in statistics.

6. Planning and communicating
better and traveling less.

 Mobility is accomplishing travel purposes at least travel, cost,
and time. Habitual planning and communicating, individually
and collectively, help reduce travel.

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7. Sharing information to increase
connectivity and accessibility.

 Navigating through the city requires choosing between
alternative paths, modes, and combinations. The more we know
the feasible alternatives, the more efficient we travel.

8. Making our neighborhoods more
accessible to the rest of the city.

 We cannot expect the whole city to be hospitable to
our travel intentions, if we keep the city out of our
own neighborhoods.

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9. Changing
mindsets and
behaviors – the
authorities’ as well
as ours.

 Inclusive mobility is a set
of conditions shaped by
human intentions and
behaviors – more of ours,
and less of the authorities.

10. Mobility of all, by all, for all.

 We cannot inflict inclusive mobility on the poor and the
vulnerable.They must actively and meaningfully
participate and own their share of inclusive mobility
schemes and initiatives, commensurate to their collective
footprint on the streets.

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THANK YOU!

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ANNEX 5
Bike for the Philippines – “If there is a wheel, there is a way”

ANNEX 6
The Firefly Brigade’s Campaigns and Projects to promote
Non-Motorized Transportation

The Firefly Brigade’s
Campaigns and Projects
to promote Non-motorized Transportation
(NMT)
Presented during the New Mobility Forum
“Non-Motorized Transport Forum and Mapping Workshop”
21st of April, Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Conference Room 4, Institute of Social Order,
Social Development Complex,
Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City

Mia C. Bunao

Who We are
We are a Volunteer-driven Philippine NGO promoting the
bicycle as a form of transportation for clean air and
sustainable communities.
A movement founded in 1999. An NGO established in 2000.
Board Member: Partnership for Clean Air.

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What we believe in
the Bicycle and Pedal Power

What We Do

Bicycle Rights and
Parking Advocacy

Project R.A.C.K.
Raising Awareness, Capacities and
Knowledge-sharing for the promotion
of bicycle use in the Metro

Outreach Programs
Grant-based Free Helmets,
Road Visibility Kits and Bicycles
Public Bicycle Clinics

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How We Do It
Program: Critical Mass Rides

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Regular 3rd Sunday monthly critical mass rides (CMRs)
to promote visibility on the road for cyclists and road
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sharing.
 Introduces participants to alternative bike routes and the
concept of responsible bicycle commuting.

How We Do It
Program: Tour of the Fireflies
3rd Sunday of April
Organized with the help of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources,
MMDA, PNP, City Governments and
attached agencies, Private Companies,
NGOs and more than 300 Volunteers.

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How We Do It
Bicycle Clinics and Learning Sessions

How We Do It
NMT Forum for Metro Manila’s Walkability and Bikeability
Main Partners: CAI-Asia Center, IGES, NCTS, DOTC/November 22, 2009

 Non-motorized Transportation
Experts discussed Trends in Asian
NMT
 Sen. Pia Cayetano, MMDA
General Manager Nacianceno,
Asian NMT experts, Ramon
Magsaysay Awardee Atty. Oposa
were speakers/lecturers
 Participants’ Profile:
Representatives from DENR, DOTC,
LRT, LGUs, NGOs, Corporations,
Malls, Bicycle Organizations,
International Organizations

4

How We Do It
Bicycle and Rack Distribution Grant kicked off in April 2010
through a partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

How We Do It
Bicycle Rack Distribution
for City Halls and Government Offices

5

Other Milestones: Access Promotion
Folding Bicycles on LRT System Launch: November 8 2009
Main Partners: DOTC, LRTA, PADYAK, Tiklop Society, Firefly Brigade

Green Zone

Other Milestones:
Bicycle Counts and Simple Surveys

Simple Bicycle Count: November 14 & 16, 2009
Main Partner: CAI-Asia Center, IGES, NCTS, DOTC
Count Duration: 6.00am-6.00pm
 Highest weekend (Nov.14) Count
Monumento
234 – 7.00-7.30am (7 bicycles per minute)
 Highest weekday Count
Monumento
253 – 7.31-8.00am (8 bicycles per minute)

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Other Milestones:
Bicycle Counts and Simple Surveys

Simple Bike Commuting Survey: April, 2011
Main Partners: Tour of the Fireflies Volunteers and Respondent

 705 Respondents
Bike Warrior (commutes daily) 150 (21%)
Bike Commuter (commutes at least 2x/week) 55 ( 8%)
Recreational Rider (mostly on weekends) 500 (71%)


29% Bike Commuters
71% Recreational Bikers

What You Can Do
UPHOLD/SUPPORT
Presidential Administrative Order No. 254
Formulation of a National Environmentally Sustainable
Transport Strategy for the Philippines

SECTION 4. Functions of the TGFF — In addition to the functions provided in EO 774, the TGFF
shall initiate and pursue the formulation of the National EST Strategy for the Philippines.
Specifically, the TGFF shall perform the following functions:
(a) Reform the transport sector to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. The new paradigm in the
movement of men and things must follow a simple principle: “Those who have less in wheels
must have more in road.” For this purpose, the system shall favor non-motorized locomotion and
collective transportation system (walking, bicycling, and the man-powered mini-train).

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What You Can Do
GOVERNMENT
Help speed up the implementation of the National Environmentally
Sustainable Transport Strategy for the Philippines

• Cycle-inclusive planning
in National and Local Government
• Pass National and Local Bicycle Laws
• Implement Bicycle Ordinances
• Establish city-based Bikeways Offices
• Institutionalize a National Bicycle Day
(Car-free Days/Zones)
• Establishment of Bicycle Parks and
Bike Pathways
• Improve bi-modal transportation
options (Bike-Train-Bike)

What You Can Do
SCHOOLS

• Include bicycle safety
education in
P.E./Environment Subjects

• Install Bicycle Racks for
Visitors, Faculty,
Employees and Students

•Encourage Bike to
School Programs
whenever feasible

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What You Can Do
COMPANIES/PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
Reduce your company’s carbon footprint the fun, hip way!

• Offer Bicycle Plans – it’s a much
cheaper, definitely more fun way of
promoting Environmental activism,
Wellness and Sports
•Install Bicycle Racks for Visitors
and Employees – extend the same
security and courtesy extended to
car owners
• Sponsor a Bicycle Clinic for your
company or for a community
•Promote Bike to Work Days

What You Can Do
Your assignment:
Simple immediate NMT projects
 Host or Sponsor a Critical Mass Ride in your City
 Host or Sponsor a Bicycle Clinic
 Install a Bicycle Rack
 Write to your City Mayor about your desire to have safe
bicycle routes and parking facilities for your city as a
means of bringing down air pollution levels
 Start rediscovering the magic of riding your bicycle in
your own neighbourhood!

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What You Can Do
Your assignment:
Simple immediate NMT projects
•Join the next Firefly Brigade
Critical Mass Ride or Plan your
First Tour of the Fireflies Ride in
Sept. 16, 2012….

Here’s your official Invite and
Sneak Preview of how it is like
to ride the Tour of the Fireflies

Video-13thTOF-
AdvocacyPhotography (1).mp4

Thank you!
and we look forward to your embarking
on your next commute…
on a bicycle!

For bicycle clinics and bike advocacy references,
please contact the Firefly Brigade at:
Landline 505-1017
Mobile 0917.206.8646
Email blinking_fireflies@yahoo.com
Web fireflybrigade.org
Facebook fireflybrigade

Available Online References:
Bicycle Ordinance Template
Bike Loan/ Bike Plan Template

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OpenStreetMap
NEMO: NMT MAPPING WORKSHOP
APRIL 21, 2012, ADMU, QUEZON CITY

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What is OpenStreetMap?

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It is a project to
map the whole world!

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voluntary
open & free
international & local
collaborative
online & offline

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geo-data
do-it-yourself
ambitious

2

Think: Wikipedia for maps

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Why not use Google Maps?
It’s free!

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Google Maps is only free
as in free beer,
but not free

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as in free speech

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“You must not copy, translate, modify, or create a
derivative work (including creating or contributing to
a
database) of, or publicly display any Content or any
part
thereof...”

“You must not pre-fetch, cache, or store any
Content...”

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“You must not use the Service in a manner that gives
you or any other person access to mass downloads or
bulk feeds of any Content…”

“You may not copy, translate, modify, or create a
derivative work (including creating or contributing to
a
database) of, or publicly display any Content or any
part
thereof...”

“You may not pre-fetch, cache, or store any

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Content...”

“You may not use the Service in a manner that gives
you or any other person access to mass downloads or
bulk feeds of any Content…”

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Aside from the freedom,
OpenStreetMap provides
the raw map data for free too
so that you can use it

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for any creative purpose
you can think of!

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Different map styles

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Specialist Maps – OPENCYCLEMAP

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Specialist Maps – TRANSPORT MAP

Paper maps
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Paper maps
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GPS navigation – GARMIN ETREX

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GPS navigation – NAVITEL (iPHONE, ANDROID)

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GPS navigation – SKOBBLER (iPHONE, ANDROID)

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Visualizations and renderings

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Cake designs!

So how do people
contribute to OpenStreetMap?

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1.
Collect some data
(Don’t copy from other maps!)

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Go out and survey

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Get GPS tracks

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Take photos

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Write down notes

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2.
Upload and edit the data

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Potlatch –
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ONLINE, FLASH-BASED

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JOSM –
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DESKTOP, JAVA-BASED

Merkaartor –
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3.
Contribute in other ways

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Submit map error reports
Help develop the software
Spread the word
Teach other people
Join the online discussions

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Attend mapping parties
And lots more!

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Intramuros Mapping Party 2010-12-11

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FEATI University Workshop 2010-02-20

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Ortigas Mapping Party 2010-05-22

OpenStreetMap data model

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Nodes
has latitude and longitude

an ordered list of nodes

Ways
a way where the
first and the last
node are the same

Areas

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(CLOSED WAYS)

an ordered set of ways and nodes

Relations

amenity = bicycle_parking
operator = Marikina City

highway = primary
name = Katipunan Avenue
lanes = 3
Tags oneway = yes

amenity = library

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building = yes
name = Rizal Library

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Thank you!

www.openstreetmap.org

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wiki.openstreetmap.org

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ANNEX 8
Ten Simple Steps to SeeClickFix

4/23/2012

Ten Simple Steps to SeeClickFix!

 What should we do? How does each one work
with seeclickfix?

Go to www.seeclickfix.com

1

4/23/2012

Click on “Sign Up.”

Fill in info.
 Enter your Display
Name (your full
name); Email; and
Password (new
password for this
site, do again to
Confirm);agree to
terms, and click
“Sign up.”

2

4/23/2012

Go to your email.

 Find confirmation link from
seeclickfix, and confirm email.

Log into
www.seeclickfix
.com

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4/23/2012

Click on “Metro Manila”
as the location.

Click on “Metro
Manila
Inclusive
Mobility Now
Network”
as your watch
area.

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4/23/2012

Click “Report an issue.”

Follow the Reporting
Instructions
 Drag the
orange
marker to
the
location
of your
issue.You
can zoom
in deeper
into a
location
by using
the slider
to the left.

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4/23/2012

The Street Address

 is
automatic
ally
written in
the street
address.
 Press
“Next”
for the
next page.

Give your issue a Title

6

4/23/2012

Describe your issue
 and why it
needs to be
resolved by
whom on
the
description
window.
 If you have a
photo of the
issue on
your
computer,
upload the
image.
Finish by
pressing
“Report
your Issue.”

Check Your Report

 To see if your issue is properly reported in
seeclickfix. That’s all there is to it!

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4/23/2012

What’s Next?
 When we have over a
hundred or so issues encoded
in seeclickfix, the
NewMoNow Network (that’s
you included!) will have a
meeting at Ateneo School of
Government to check and
discuss the results and how
we can bring the issues
systematically before the
authorities and communities
concerned.

Do it Now – Report
an Inclusive Mobility Issue!

 Meantime, reflect on your experience as a transport user
in Metro Manila and enroll in seeclickfix as many valid
issues as you can remember.Tell your friends about
seeclickfix and let them join in on the enterprise to bring
New Mobility to Metro Manila a citizen report at a time!

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4/23/2012

THANK YOU!

9

Annex 9
Photo Documentation

Opening
Program

ANNEX 10
Evaluation Form and Results

Annex 10
Evaluation Form and Results

Evaluation Form
NMT Forum and Mapping Workshop | 21 April, 2012

Thank you for participating in today’s activity. Kindly fill up this form.

1. How appropriate were the contents/presentations to the topic of the activity?
□ Very appropriate □ Appropriate □ Not appropriate

2. How useful do you find the information you learned today?
□ Very useful □ Likely useful □ Probably useful □ Not useful

3. What for you is the most useful thing you learned today?

4. What is the least useful thing you learned today?

5. Do you feel that you already know the material presented?
□ Yes, but it’s good to relearn it. □ Yes, the material is redundant.
□ No, it’s new information for me. □ No, but the information is not useful.

6. How do you rate the event overall?
□ Very good □ Good □ Not good □ Needs improvement

7. What were the strengths of the NMT Forum and Mapping Workshop? Please use the back of the
page if you need more space to comment.

8. What were the weaknesses in the NMT Forum and Mapping Workshop? Please use the back of
the page if you need more space to comment

9. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being ―learned a lot‖), how much did you learn during the activity?

10. Would you recommend that your biking buddies attend future NMT Forum and Mapping
Workshops? □ Yes □ No

11. Who invited you to this NMT Forum and Mapping Workshop?
12. Do you have any more comments on the activity or on the staff at the activity? (You may
mention names; your privacy is assured.)

If you respond to the question below, please tear off this section and submit it
separately to assure your privacy in the above comments.

----------------------------- ---------- --------------------------

Do you want to be informed of future New Mobility activities?
□ Yes (please give email address) ______________________________________________
□ No (please cite a reason) ____________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________

Subscribe me to:
□ □ Register me to the Inclusive Mobility website.
□
Thank you for your assistance. We hope to see you in our future activities.
—The New Mobility Team, NewMobility.Ph@gmail.com

Evaluation Results

Question Answers
1. Appropriateness Not Appropriate Appropriate Very Appropriate
of the program 0 5 13
to the topic of
the activity

2. Usefulness of Not Useful Somewhat Useful Very Useful
information 0 4 14
learned from the
activity

3. Overall rate for Needs Improvement Good Very Good
the event 0 7 11

4. Learnings - Cycling is fun
- The importance of biking, not only for recreation
- Statistics
- Other tools to use that can help the advocacy (i.e.
OpenStreetMap, SeeClickFix)
- Sustainable and innovative solutions
- Bikers’ discipline and attitude – 2
- What other groups do to help poor families and their
transportation problems (bikes for poor students)
- Road cycling
- Mapping
- Knowing other advocacies
- Sites of different bike shops / hubs
- Biking clubs; what’s going on in the biking scene
- New proposed legislation
- Bike concerns
- Lots of things about bikes, biking, bikers in NCR
- Biking is good for your health
- I felt a unified effort of the support on the use of bicycles.
(Been biking since high school 1978)
- There are several groups working together in promoting
NMT
- No answer – 2

5. New things - That biking can also help in poverty alleviation
learned in the - Pasig’s drive to promote bicycles (Wow)
activity - Other facets of bike advocacy like in Bikes for the Philippines
and opportunity of working with LGUs
- Mapping of transportation system – 2
- Implementation – 2
- New policy about cycling
- New mapping technique
- SeeClickFix, maps for biking, new best practices,
OpenStreetMap
- The desire to pursue for an advocacy
- Very useful bike / health tips
- People working together to provide us with safe passage

- Stay at the left side of road when biking
- To know more about the organizers and the usefulness of
bikes
- No answer – 3

6. Strengths of - You have invited good presenters
the NMT - Inclusion of all players from all fields related to the topic
Forum and - Good venue, attendance of target participants, good
Mapping facilitation
Workshop - Minimal – 2
- To promote way of road mapping
- Very impressive
- Know the road
- Active participants
- Interaction and discussion of participants
- Sincerity of organizers and participants
- This is going to be progressive. Keep it up.
- No answer – 5

7. Weaknesses in - Limited / short / lack of time / unfinished workshop
the NMT (parang nagmamadali) – 5
Forum and - Not yet seen – 2
Mapping - All activities are accomplished moving good
Workshop - None
- Even the students or teachers in Ateneo must be
encouraged to use bicycles
- No answer – 8

8. Rate of learning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Other Answers
(10 being 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 1 5 - Almost
“learned a lot”) 100%
- Not much
due to
limited time
- No answer
9. To recommend Yes No No Answer
to biking 17 0 1
buddies
attendance to
future NMT
Forum and
Mapping
Workshops

10. How the - Invitation sent to our office
participants - Through Mr. Jun of CYCAD
learned about - Through email / Facebook links (recommended by Benjie
the NMT Forum dela Pena)

and Mapping - Group discussion – 2
Workshop - Understand more about cycling
- Good and very interesting
- Through CYCAD
- With the help of my co-members
- Facebook (Ms. Dayao and Mia of Firefly Brigade)
- By listening and taking down notes
- Bikeways Marikina invited me
- Firefly Brigade
- No answer – 4

11. Other - Great presentations
comments and - Place is commendable
suggestions - Sound and visual very good
- More seminars
- To continue holding workshops in the future
- To help bikers understand their role while on the road
- Road mapping
- Pass bill about bike lanes
- Safe cycling and national discipline should be taught and
exercised
- Safe parking
- Include government agencies in forum

12. For inclusion in Yes No No Answer
future Mobility 15 0 3
activities

13. For registration Lydia.chua@ymail.com
in the Inclusive tellybuhay@yahoo.com
Mobility cyclingadvocates@gmail.com (Jun)
website diazthor@hotmail.com
antonioraymundo199@yahoo.com
antarticuz@yahoo.com
Joel Orbeta
Victorlechadores@yahoo.com
R2r.mosqueda@yahoo.com
Pedroval13@yahoo.com
Reynard.mag4@gmail.com
oscaroida@yahoo.com
Ritchie Villagracia

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