Allianz, San Juan to build bike pit stop

Lucio Tan-owned Allianz PNB Life has partnered with the city government of San Juan to provide biking safety solutions to the city. They unveiled over the weekend the design of the country’s first solar-powered bike pit stop that will be constructed in the San Juan City Hall Complex along Pinaglabanan St.

The pit stop will also feature a bike parking area, a bikers’ resting area, and a small footprint bike repair station complete with hanger arms, repair tools, and air pump. The design of the bike pit stop was patterned after the Allianz race car pit stops during Formula 1 races. In addition, safety bollards for bikers will be installed on major thoroughfares across the city, providing safe lanes for bikers to travel. “We are thankful for the support of Allianz. It only shows that when we lead the way, we can build private sector confidence in government and support will naturally follow. We have been unyielding and consistent in our bike safety campaign. We hope to encourage more people to use their bikes as a means for traveling by ensuring their safety,” said San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora.

Allianz PNB Life and San Juan have launched their respective biking initiatives—the former through its Ride Safe Movement campaign and the latter through its Bike Safety project.

Allianz is the exclusive Life Insurance Partner of San Juan City’s Bike Safety project. In line with this initiative, San Juan had earlier launched bike lanes along Ortigas Avenue, N. Domingo Street, and Pinaglabanan St., and is looking to put up more. Apart from the bike lanes, it has also deployed bike patrollers to ensure the safety of bikers and that the city’s strict quarantine protocols are observed.