Bicycling Surges in Manila Amid Covid-19 Lockdowns
When the Trains Stopped, Cyclists Dodged Manila’s Choking Traffic City dwellers around the world turned to bicycles as the pandemic forced urban areas to restrict public transit. In the crowded Philippine capital, that meant weaving through notoriously bad traffic. Cyclists navigating traffic in Makati City, outside the Philippine capital. Metro Manila’s cycling surge is notable because the area has some of Asia’s worst urban congestion.Credit...Kimberly dela Cruz for The New York Times By Kimberly dela Cruz and Mike Ives Dec. 13, 2020 MANILA — Nikko Flores bought his first bicycle wi...
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