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
Take note of these for your summer trips
The car-free Sunday movement has been steadily growing all over Metro Manila with various streets being closed to vehicles for a limited time on Sundays, allowing residents to walk, bike, and enjoy outdoor activities.The initiative has expanded to major cities
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
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
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
Good news
September's almost over, and so is Makati City's car-free Sundays. Fortunately for those of you guys who have been enjoying this cool non-car-centric initiative, though, the local governent unit has decided to extend this until the end
And improve environmental sustainability, among other things
Do you have to rely on cars simply to get around your neighborhood for quick errands? If you're based in Quezon City, local officials are looking into a new urban model that will place essential services within easy access of its
’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
Think this will be a game-changer?
Remember the Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act? Also known as Senate Bill no. 1290, the new piece of legislation is meant to make the local setting safer for pedestrians and individuals who turn to alternative mobility for transport. Well, it's now
by Drei Laurel
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
There’s a huge play area for kids to go along with all the greenery
A few months back, we saw a new green space open up in Pasig City courtesy of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) 'Adopt-A-Park' project. Now, something similar has popped up in Muntinlupa City.The MMDA and the City
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
The LGU, in collaboration with the MMDA, has opened the new Buting Linear Park
Open spaces keep opening up in Pasig City. After launching a series of People's Streets, the local government unit has now inaugurated the new Buting Linear Park, near San Joaquin River Ferry Station.This initiative was part of the Metropolitan Manila
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
