These provide benefits for walkability and flood-control
by Kara Santos
It’s not just trivia, though—it serves somewhat of a goal
It's been refreshing to see various local government units boost their efforts to improve overall mobility in their respective areas over the past few years. The need for this was highlighted greatly during the pandemic, and for many cities, addressing this
The MMDA says each paver is made with recycled materials
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently launched its Nature-Based Sidewalk Improvement Project, with Pasig City being its pilot area. Specifically, 3km of sidewalks along Circumferential Road 5 (C5) within the city will be upgraded with water-absorptive pavers made from
by Billy Caluag
Roads in the US got safer nearing 2009, but since then, the trend has reversed
There's a saying that goes: "Everything is bigger in America." In many ways, it's true, most especially for automobiles.The roads in the US are bigger and wider, which might have led manufacturers into thinking they can build larger vehicles
The session included traffic-sign identification and commuting safety practices
Tamang Ride PH, a road safety advocacy by non-profit organization A Child's Trust is Ours to Nurture (ACTION), recently conducted the pilot test of its Road Safety Modules at the Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Integrated School (GGPIS) in Bulakan, Bulacan.
by Lije Martin
After construction started in August 2025
It's finally done, folks. The improved Kamuning EDSA Busway station is now open, which means we can all say goodbye to the Stairway to Heaven.The new station includes the new footbridge, which features friendlier walkways and elevators. It also provides
by Billy Caluag
The park is set to open on March 2, 2026
A new public space focused on road safety and education is set to open in Muntinlupa City very soon. Officially called the Muntinlupa Road Safety Park, the facility's main focus is to help children understand responsible and safe road use.Spanning
by Billy Caluag
Imagined using the power of AI
In an ideal world, our capital would be less car-centric. It would prioritize the welfare of commuters over that of motorists, and put more emphasis on the betterment of public transport rather than road networks with elevated highways and the like.
Cheers to more car-free streets
We've seen many cities in Metro Manila join the Car-free Sunday movement over the past few years. From Ayala Avenue in Makati, Gil Fernando in Marikina, and Tomas Morato in Quezon City, car-free Sunday streets are giving residents a
The walkway connects two parks along Elliptical Road.
The Quezon City Elevated Landscape Promenade is now open, linking the Quezon Memorial Circle and the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center along Quezon Avenue.The new bridge gives pedestrians and cyclists a safe and accessible path between the two parks, while
by Billy Caluag
These roads look way safer (and nicer) than ever
Creating safer streets for all road users-both motorists and pedestrians alike-goes beyond just paving highways and widening sidewalks for cars and people. Illuminating key areas is also just as important when it comes to safety.That's something we've
We’re not kidding, this is real
The EDSA Rehabilitation Project had the right intentions and goals in mind, but higher-ups might have deemed it too premature or felt it was rushed, which was why the government eventually suspended the program. And since it was binned, we've
The grand launch was held last weekend in Bonifacio Global City
Last weekend, a first-of-its-kind launch was held in Bonifacio Global City. Non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) just hosted the grand launch of Tamang Ride, its nationwide road safety campaign.ACTION is led
If you’ve no plans yet this weekend, you might want to check this out
Throughout 2025, non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) has been continuously forwarding its Tamang Ride movement. It's a campaign to create safer roads and promote responsible behavior among motorists, especially for the protection of the
Engineers and architects weigh in
Discussions regarding general road safety and the integrity of bollards have been circulating online after the tragic incident involving an SUV crashing into the walkway at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1.A black Ford Everest accelerated from a parking spot
by Kara Santos
These walkways deserve public attention (for better or worse)
If you've been on social media lately, you've undoubtedly seen photos of hikers in full gear climbing 'Mt. Kamuning.' On Facebook, Albert Labrador shared pictures of their group posing at the 'summit' of the 30-foot-high footbridge in Kamuning
by Kara Santos
A portion of Gil Fernando Avenue will be car-free from 6am to 10am
Team East, the car-free Sundays initiative is coming to your hood-and it's starting this weekend.Beginning March 2, 2025, Marikina City will launch car-free Sundays on Gil Fernando Avenue. Specifically, the stretch of Gil Fernando Avenue from the
These cameras will closely monitor driver behavior
I spy with my little... camera in the cabin? Yep, apparently so. New tech developed by Hyundai Mobis is going to keep an eye on us.The carmaker's software division has created a new In-Cabin Monitoring (ICM) system, which uses
by Cat Dow
The answer is quite simple: Slow down
There's been one too many viral videos recently of motorists blatantly disrespecting the pedestrian lanes. On one hand, there was a driver who pissed off a pedestrian after he honked at him for supposedly crossing 'too slowly.' On the other, there
The study was carried out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Most new cars nowadays come standard with a pedestrian automatic emergency brake (AEB) system, which is encoded in the car's advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS). The protocol will engage the vehicle's brakes when the sensors notice a pedestrian that is
by Billy Caluag
Here's what you need to know about the SPARK Project
Maginhawa Street, one of Quezon City's top arts and food hubs, is transforming one section of the street to be more walkable, cyclable, and environment-friendly.A short stretch from Magiting Street to the Teacher's Village East Barangay Hall is
by Kara Santos
