Articles about Pedestrian Safety

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

The MMDA logged a total of 2,397 bicycle-related road crashes in 2021

In a recent story, we pointed out how sideswipes and rear-enders were the most common types of vehicular accidents in Metro Manila in 2021. Well, it appears the same can be said about bicycle accidents last year.In the latest Metro

No PWD-related accidents due to these tactile pavements have been recorded yet

Ever seen a sidewalk marked with colored bumps that seemingly stretch the length of the walkway? Those tactile surfaces are there to help persons with disabilities (PWDs), such as blind pedestrians, navigate the city.There were a number of these installed around

The design also prioritized public spaces for pedestrians

The clamor to improve our current mass transport system as well as make Metro Manila's streets more commuter-friendly is louder than ever. Significant change could be on its way, though, if the government would prioritize certain legislation aimed at the

We got a mix of good news and bad news during the past week

The post went viral recently

Pedestrians really have it pretty bad here in Metro Manila. And we're not just saying this because a foreign diplomat called out the ridiculous Mount Kamuning footbridge-before that happened, a video of a tourist in Metro Manila went viral when

A more serious take on the PH’s treatment of pedestrians

We all laughed when images of that ridiculous sky-high pedestrian overpass in Quezon City first surfaced a few years ago. But deep inside? We all knew it was a symptom of a very serious problem.That problem is that pedestrians aren'

The local government unit has just launched the Valenzuela City Food Fiesta

We recently shared photos of the newly pedestrianized Fatima Avenue. It looked great as it was, but it looks even livelier now that the local government unit has opened the Valenzuela City Food Fiesta.The LGU shared snaps of the busy street

What a busy week

Common sense, guys

Does anyone else around here feel like finding street parking in public is getting more difficult with every passing day? We sure do. Regardless of the situation, though, there's one mortal parking sin we wouldn't ever even think of committing:

Keep ’em coming

Pasig City really takes the idea of 'inclusive mobility' quite seriously. It has reopened an entire intersection for pedestrians, implemented weekly car-free zones, and renovated beat-up walkways over the past year alone.Now, the local government unit has made yet

The dilapidated structure now boasts a clean and vibrant (and functional) look

We understand that there's still a long way to go before we can call Metro Manila a walkable and bikeable city. But at the very least, we've seen various cities and districts in the capital take steps to improve the

Can the city do it?

Quezon City is a pretty big place-like, really big. So, to be honest, we kind of did a double-take when the local government announced that it wants to illuminate 100% of its roads. The city has no plans of backing

With return to office comes the return of proposals to solve EDSA traffic

The rehabilitated space will be opened in 2022

If there's one thing the pandemic has made even more obvious, it's that Metro Manila sure could use better urban planning-something already painfully obvious since pre-lockdown. Centralized layouts cause traffic jams, but if we had bike lanes to

Does the name work for you?

Honda is to Honda Sensing as Nissan is to Nissan Intelligent Mobility. As for Toyota, it used to be the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package, but it appears the carmaker has created a new umbrella name for all of its advanced driver-

Here’s how the carmaker plans to do it

For Honda, the upgraded Honda Sensing 360 package is just a small step toward achieving its goal of zero traffic-collision fatalities by 2050. But while the carmaker has its work cut out for it, it appears Honda has been real busy

People are allowed to hang out and exercise in the area

To Pasigueños looking for a new place to exercise or simply hang out with family and friends on Sundays, check this out: The Pasig City government is now implementing Open Street Sundays along Emerald Avenue in Ortigas.Through this program, the

New amenities have also been installed in Nuvali for the well-being of cyclists

Cycling has been a go-to for a lot of Filipinos throughout this pandemic, be it for commuting or simply for leisure and exercise. The sheer number of cyclists on the road these days is proof of that.In response to this,