By Gabriela Baron
The Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday, Sept. 27, opened the Motorcycle Riding Academy (MRA) in Pasig.
The MRA will offer free training for interested individuals aged 17 years and above and will accommodate 100 participants per batch.
MMDA Acting Chairperson Atty. Don Artes said he believes MRA will address the mindset of motorcycle riders whenever they are on the road.
“Hindi ako naniniwala na ang ibang motorcycle riders ay likas na walang disiplina, bagkus kulang lamang sila sa kaalaman at edukasyon sa tamang paggamit ng daan, traffic rules and regulations, and proper driving skills,” Artes said.
“‘Yan po ang hangad natin sa pagtatayo ng MC Riding Academy – bigyan ng edukasyon ang mga motorcycle riders at baguhin ang kanilang isipan,” he added.
Participants must be able to balance and ride a bicycle.
They must also provide their own standard full-face helmet, full-finger motorcycle gloves, and rain gear.
Motorcycles will be provided by the academy.
Documentary requirements for the participants include photocopies of driver’s license or student’s permit, barangay clearance, certificate of employment, medical certificate or health declaration, and waiver.
The two-day course includes basic road emergency response, road traffic rules and regulations, motorcycle orientation on basic parts, control and operation of motorcycles, demonstration of static position and moving position, and motorcycle skills practice and demonstration.
Those who will complete the basic motorcycle riding course and pass the motorcycle riding skills test will be given a certificate of completion and a badge.
The MRA is located at a vacant property of the Government Service Insurance System along Julia Vargas Ave. corner Meralco Ave. in Pasig. -ag
