[sustran] fwd: Naga City (Philippines) promotes NMT

[SUSTRAN Resource Centre]

Forwarded from Pam Gallares-Oppus of ICLEI's Philippine Climate Action
Project in the Philippines.

Date: Thursday, June 15, 2000 1:46 PM
Subject: Fun-Walk and Bicycle Padyak Environ-Run

Naga Enjoins Padyak Drivers as Partners for Access and Clean Air 
  
Naga City embarks on clean air and climate action initiatives with
nonmotorized transport at the helm. Entitled "Fun Walk and Bicycle Padyak
Environ-Run", the City Government of Naga will lead 2000 hikers, cyclists,
cops on bikes and "padyaks" (foot-pedalled sidecars) around the Central
Business District of Naga on June 27 to July 2 in commemoration of
Environment Week.
  
Naga City realized that recognizing and promoting nonmotorized transport
(NMT) would reduce the demand and use of motorized vehicles, avoid
congestion, and subsequently reduce emissions.  The use of NMTs would
therefore contribute to clean air and abate global warming. More
importantly, engaging the NMT actors would heighten their awareness on
their contribution to the community and global environment. 
  
The Environ-Run would start off with a Foot Parade by participants from the
27 barangays. Bikers will be led by the Cops on Bikes, barangay captains,
cycling enthusiasts, along with no less than the City Mayor and Councilors.
The Padyaks numbering to about 900 would be arranged according to their
Padyak Associations. These padyaks will be carrying billboards with
appropriate slogans on transport and environment.
  
Organizations involved are the City Environment Office, Ladies in Green
Foundation, Padyak Drivers and Operators Associations, Association of
Barangay Captains, Lingkod Barangay Office, and Federation of Women's
Organizations.
  
Viva Naga-An Maogmaong Lugar!
  
by:
Pamela Gallares-Oppus
Philippine Climate Action Project
Philippines