Cheers to more car-free streets
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
It’s a pedestrian corridor that you have to learn about
We all know that walking can be one of the best ways to get around cities. It's a free, sustainable, and environment-friendly means of transportation. While most of us don't mind walking around in other countries, not many people
by Kara Santos
Share the road
Many cities around the world are reclaiming their streets for the people, fully pedestrianizing former car-centric areas and converting parking lots into actual parks. In recent years, we've seen cities around Metro Manila launch car-free Sundays, closing major thoroughfares
by Kara Santos
We reckon not being able to hear them is a factor
Cleaner, faster, edgier-the way they're marketed, you'd think EVs are the perfect means for getting around. As with most major technological advancements, however, there are some drawbacks.According to a report by The Guardian, a recent study has found
Considering how chaotic our roads can get, we sure could use something like this
A while back, a former teammate of ours got into a minor accident: He was exiting the vehicle on the side of the sidewalk when a motorcycle rider straight-up ran into the car's door. Our ex-colleague wasn't hurt,
More cities should follow suit
Quezon City has become one of the more bike-friendly locales in the metro over the years, viral road rage incidents notwithstanding. The local government unit has come up with various initiatives apart from merely just expanding its bike-lane network to
’Twas a busy start to May
These provide easier access for most pedestrians and are wheelchair-friendly
There's still a long way to go before we can really call Metro Manila walkable. Concerned government agencies really have their work cut out for them. At the very least, though, some progressive cities are taking matters into their own hands
Does the mayor have a point?
Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto's known to be active on social media, responding to netizens' queries every now and then. Earlier this week, he slammed someone complaining about the ongoing roadworks on Sandoval Avenue. Now, he called out a certain Filipino
