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<p>MANILA -- Here are some of the latest travel-related offerings for cyclists and pet owners. </p><p>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. </p><div><strong>AYALA LAND&#x27;S BIKE PROGRAM IN NUVALI</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/10/27/20211027_ayalaland.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Ayala Land recently launched a Bike Smart Program in Nuvali, Laguna, one of its established estates where there are 45,000 bikers monthly. </p><p>To ensure road safety, new signages were put up along with &quot;sharrows&quot; or shared right of way markers on the shared roadway lanes. There is also a designated bike path with a separate area allotted for off-road biking that is pedestrian- and jogger-friendly.</p><p>To provide ease to the bikers, various amenities have been made available for public use, such as bike racks, bike repair stations, and a post-crash emergency response service. </p><p>Meanwhile, those who are new to the biking community can go to the Camp N Trail System, with obstacles and challenges such as an 8-kilometer trail. </p><p>After Nuvali, the Bike Smart Program will soon be rolled out in all of the Ayala Land Estates, including Vermosa in Cavite and Arca South in Taguig.</p><div><strong>BGC&#x27;S CENTRAL BARK</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/10/27/2021027_centralpark.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Bonifacio Global City (BGC), in partnership with Presidential Paws and PetMe, recently introduced an off-leash dog park in Metro Manila. </p><p>Central Bark soft opened last October 6, and BGC and Taguig residents can enjoy free passes in the park with their pets. </p><p>More details are available on BGC&#x27;s social media pages. </p><div><strong>KAPITOLYO INTERSECTION MADE MORE BIKE-FRIENDLY</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/10/27/2021027_kapitolyo.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Ortigas Land has teamed up with the local government of Pasig City to introduce a pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly intersection located along Shaw Boulevard, between Capitol Commons and Barangay Kapitolyo.</p><p>The new infrastructure introduces features that promote a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists including improved walkways, a pedestrian safety island, and improved bike features.</p><p>Cyclists are also able to benefit from the upgraded intersection with different bike features which will make their ride secure and safe.</p><p>Going beyond bike lanes, the Pasig City Government and Ortigas Land also introduced bike boxes to allow them to get ahead of traffic and provide a safe way to make their left turns. </p><p>Earlier, Ortigas Land introduced bike-friendly spaces at Greenhills in San Juan City and Circulo Verde in Quezon City. </p><div><strong>ROBINSONS MALLS ANTIPOLO&#x27;S PET PARK </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/10/27/20211027_robinsons.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club in partnership with TopBreed is set to launch a Pet Park at Robinsons Place Antipolo on October 30. </p><p>Located at the Upper Ground Al Fresco Area, the park is equipped with miniature stairs, weave cones, a ball pit, a dog walk platform, an A-frame, and a resting platform.</p><p>To celebrate the opening of Robinsons Place Antipolo&#x27;s Pet Park, Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club and Topbreed prepared a series of activities starting at 10 a.m. Among these are a pet blessing, photo ops with TopBreed mascot Poochie, and a pet talk and meet and greet session with Topbreed ambassador and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Nielson Donato. </p><p>There will also be a sampling area and selling booth where furparents can stock up on pet essentials. </p><p>More details are available on the social media pages of Robinsons Malls and Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club. </p><div><strong>SHELL&#x27;S SITE OF THE FUTURE IN CAVITE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/10/27/2021027_shell.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) has unveiled its &quot;Site of the Future&quot; at Acienda Silang in Cavite, with features like dedicated service areas for cyclists.</p><p>The cyclists&#x27; al fresco area has specially designed stop-and-go bicycle racks which aim to encourage Filipinos to use active transportation.</p><p>Digital screens welcome customers and highlight key offers at a glance. Aside from essentials, food selections and unique finds at Shell Select, the mobility station has partnered with popular food brands to satisfy food cravings. </p><p>The site&#x27;s design is also energy-efficient and lowers carbon emissions of operations through solar panels integrated in the forecourt canopy, eco-bricks upcycled from used plastics that make up the walls and outdoor chairs and tables, as well as rain catchers that harvest water for watering plants and flushing toilets.</p>

Here are some of the latest travel-related offerings for cyclists and pet owners. 