Clark Freeport — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is set to complete the on-going construction of this Freeport’s bike lanes project – Phase 3 by July 2021.
This was gleaned in a report by the Engineering Services Group (ESG) – Construction Management Division (CMD) which highlighted the bike lane project – Phase 3 dubbed as the “New Clark City Non-Motorized Transport System to Clark Freeport Zone.”
With the aim to continuously promote this Freeport as a green, walkable, and bike-friendly community, the project was planned and designed by CDC- ESG and was supported by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
The construction of the said bike lane began last February 23, 2021, and it involves the creation of four meter-width and 7.96 kilometers asphalt pavement with markings and reinforced concrete cyclist bridge. It also covers the area from the corner of C.M. Recto Avenue and Creekside road going to Panday Pira Avenue rotunda to Mabalacat Gate, and from Gil Puyat Avenue to Prince Balagtas Avenue at the Marcos Village in this Freeport.
Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2019 while Phase 2 was finished in February 2021. These lanes are now being enjoyed by numerous bikers and cycling enthusiasts in the Freeport.
To add up to this development, CDC has also instigated the ‘Clark Bike Days’, a program dedicated to anyone who would like to traverse and experience pedaling to the scenic routes of this Freeport. The "bike days” held every Saturday and Sunday feature a morning and afternoon schedule from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. One of the designated bike routes for this program is the Prince Balagtas Road.
The provision of the program aims to promote healthy lifestyle and to stimulate local tourism in the area. CDC officials, executives, and members of the CDC Board of Directors also supported this initiative by advocating and implementing the “bike culture” within the Freeport.
Meanwhile, the well-being of bikers and cycling enthusiasts is also ensured with standard health and safety protocols enforced in the Freeport.
Due to its safe, convenient, and accessible bike paths established along main thoroughfares, this Freeport has been one of the most preferred destinations of cyclists and bikers from across the region. Aside from this, it is also awarded as the ultimate Sports Destination of the Year for 2015 and 2019 as recognized by the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (PSTA).
