Tag: motorists

Pedal Power: A Wake-Up Call for the Philippines

  • 2025-07-06
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A massive community bike ride on July 5th sent a powerful message. The ride, organized by Cycle Savers, protested the MMDA plan to reduce and potentially eliminate the Commonwealth Avenue bicycle lane. Over 150 cyclists joined the ride. Groups like the 350 Pilipinas Bike Squad, Happy Pedal Project, Make It Safer Movement (MISMO), Uwak Cycling Community, and West Crame were represented. Ordinary citizens joined too. Many rode bicycles, e-bikes, or scooters.

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#OneLessCar
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Death Toll Rises As The Philippines’ Road to Ruin.

  • 2025-07-01
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Ninety-four percent. That’s the staggering percentage of Filipino road users who are pedestrians and cyclists— vulnerable road users. They’re the ones most likely to die. The Asian Transport Observatory paints a grim picture. The numbers are stark. The MMDA reports 82 cyclists died in road crashes between 2011 and 2021—a 39% increase.

Losing Governance Over Public Safety

  • 2024-11-26
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Bicycle commuters and pedestrians face constant danger from irresponsible motorists. They frequently disregard traffic laws and the safety of others, particularly on Boni Avenue. The negligence of Mandaluyong’s traffic enforcers […]