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Members of the Quezon City-Department of Public Order and Safety-Green Transport Division (DPOS-GTD), ride bikes inside a designated special lane along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, during the dry run of the Bike Bus Program on August 30, 2024.

Members of the Quezon City-Department of Public Order and Safety-Green Transport Division (DPOS-GTD), ride bikes inside a designated special lane along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, during the dry run of the Bike Bus Program on August 30, 2024. The bike bus, an organized group of cyclists who travel together along a designated route, similar to a busway, is being initiated by the local government to promote sustainable transportation and reduce traffic in congested areas like Katipunan Avenue. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Addie Cuadra

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MANILA -- Quezon City launched the &quot;Makasaysayang Kyusi Bike Trail&quot; on Sunday at the Bonifacio Monument in Balintawak, as part of the celebrations of its 85th founding anniversary.The event, with the theme &quot;<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Padyak pabalik sa Kasaysayan,&quot; aimed to honor the city’s rich history and promote cycling as a healthy lifestyle.Assistant City Administrator for Operations Alberto Kimpo stressed the significance of the bike trail, which retraces historical routes taken by key figures in Philippine history, including Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan.“Itong makasaysayang QC bike trail ay bahagi ng ating pagdiriwang ng 85th founding annivesary ng Quezon City. Ito’y ginagawa natin bilang paggunita sa kasaysayan na naganap dito sa ating lungsod mula nung naglakbay dito si Andres Bonifacio kasama ang kasamahang Katipunan,” Kimpo said.<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/22/group-calls-for-congestion-charging-funding-for-public-and-active-transport-on-world-car-free-day-1602">Group calls for congestion charging, funding for public and active transport on World Car-Free Day</a></div>The bike trail not only pays homage to historical events but also highlights important landmarks in Quezon City.Kimpo shared that this year’s event builds on last year’s initiative, where local bike groups inspired the city to celebrate its history through biking.&quot;Matagal na natin itong ginugunita no, hindi lamang sa bike trail nung mga unang pagkakataon. Nung nakaraang taon, nagkaroon [din] tayo ng bike ride,&quot; Kimpo said. “Nung unang beses ang naghikayat pa sa atin dito ay isa sa mga bike groups natin dito sa Quezon City… Sila ay nagtulak saatin na mabigyang pugay ang mga bayani sa kasaysayan sa pamamagitan ng [bike rides or bike trails],” he added.Sixty-five-year-old participant Moses Robin expressed his enthusiasm for joining the historical bike trail, citing its importance for health and community engagement. “Napagpasyahan ko po na maki-isa dito sa makasaysayang bike trail ng Quezon City… Ito po ay isang malaking bagay sa katulad kong senior citizen na rin,” Robin said.According to Kimpo, the city government plans to further expand the bike sector, including the development of more bike lanes and opportunities for cyclists, aligning with their goal of fostering a more bike-friendly environment in Quezon City.<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/18/22/nayong-pilipino-launches-new-bike-and-nature-trail"></a></div><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/18/22/nayong-pilipino-launches-new-bike-and-nature-trail">Nayong Pilipino launches new bike and nature trail</a></div>He noted that understanding and appreciating history is crucial, quoting Jose Rizal: “Ang hindi lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa kanyang paroroonan.” “Kaya importante na tayo–alam natin kung ano ang ating naging kasaysayan kaya atin itong pagpapahalagahan,” he emphasized.

As part of Quezon City’s celebration of its 85th founding anniversary, the “Makasaysayang Kyusi Bike Trail” was launched at the Bonifacio Monument in Balintawak, Quezon City on Sunday morning.

As part of Quezon City’s celebration of its 85th founding anniversary, the “Makasaysayang Kyusi Bike Trail” was launched at the Bonifacio Monument in Balintawak, Quezon City on Sunday morning.

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QC commemorates 85th founding anniversary with bike trail event

Addie Cuadra,

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Published October 27, 2024 10:22 PM PHT

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