More Marikeños are turning to bicycles as a practical mode of transportation, with the number of cyclists recorded in Marikina City increasing by 157 percent this year, according to the latest Bike Count conducted by the Marikina City Bikeways Office. The count recorded 29,245 cyclists in 2026, up from 11,363 in 2025—an increase of 17,882 cyclists in just one year.
The Bike Count is designed to measure cycling activity and provide data that can help the city improve its active mobility network. In a broader seven-day monitoring period, the Bikeways Office recorded a total of 67,428 cyclists, reflecting the growing presence of bicycles on Marikina’s roads.
Mayor Maan Teodoro said the figures indicate that the city’s programs promoting cycling are gaining momentum.
“Ang mga numerong ito ay positibong indikasyon na nagbubunga ang ating mga pagkilos at mga programa na nagsusulong ng mas ligtas at mayors na pagbibisikleta,” Teodoro said.
She added that residents can expect the local government to further strengthen programs and facilities supporting cyclists.
“Asahan na ng mga Marikeño na lalo pa nating pagtitibayin ang mga programa at pasilidad para sa mas ligtas at maayos na pagbibisikleta sa ating lungsod,” she said.
Under Teodoro’s administration, the Marikina Bikeways Office regularly conducts maintenance and cleaning of bike lanes. This includes removing leaves, moss, and other obstructions that could affect cyclists using the city’s dedicated routes. The continued maintenance is part of the city’s efforts to make cycling routes safer and more comfortable for both regular cyclists and those who are increasingly choosing bicycles for everyday trips.
The city government is also developing the Marikina Active Transport Park in Barangay Marikina Heights.
The facility is envisioned as a dedicated space for active transportation and recreational activities. It will include areas for bicycles and BMX bikes, skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, and non-motorized scooters. The park will also function as an end-of-trip facility for cyclists, providing restrooms and designated areas for stalls, along with spaces that can accommodate various activities.
The project adds another layer to Marikina’s efforts to develop infrastructure not only for people who cycle for recreation, but also for residents who use bicycles as part of their daily commute.
Cycling support is also being extended to schools across the city, with the local government installing bike racks in schools. The initiative aims to provide students who bike to school with organized and accessible places to park their bicycles. With cyclist numbers continuing to rise, these facilities could become increasingly important in encouraging more residents—particularly younger Marikeños—to consider bicycles as part of their everyday mobility.
The latest Bike Count highlights the growing role of cycling in Marikina’s transportation landscape. From maintaining bike lanes and building active-transport facilities to providing bicycle parking in schools, the city government is expanding support around different aspects of the cycling experience. As more Marikeños take to two wheels, the challenge will be to ensure that infrastructure, maintenance, safety measures, and end-of-trip facilities continue to keep pace with the city’s growing cycling community.
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