The Walkability Summit held its second successful session on a mission to transform Metro Manila for the people. The summit was held for two days to discuss walkable cities. Where […]
Tag: Public safety
Prioritize Pedestrians! Mobility Awards Calls for Safer Philippine Roads
The Mobility Awards is sounding the alarm. Vehicular crash are on the rise. Bike lanes are disappearing. This is unacceptable. The Awards is calling for immediate action to improve road safety and create more inclusive street infrastructure. This is crucial for the 94% of Filipinos who rely on walking, cycling and active mobile device for transportation.
The Mobility Awards will consider the quality of cycling infrastructure, supportive policies, inclusivity, and creative solutions. New categories include a Pedestrian-Friendly City Award and the Padyak Power to the People! The award, which celebrates cyclists who use bikes for their livelihood.
Pedal Power: A Wake-Up Call for the Philippines
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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Death Toll Rises As The Philippines’ Road to Ruin.
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.
Reimagined Quiapo As People-centric
The Make It Safe Movement (MISMO) celebrated the Philippines’ Road Safety Month through a Jane’s Walk activity. A walking experience through the dense streets of Quiapo. Where the participants reimagined […]
Marikina Joins The Car-Free Sunday
Marikina City joins Metro Manila’s growing movement towards healthier living and environmental care. Every Sunday, Marikina shuts down its streets, creating a car-free zone. It’s a chance to reclaim public […]
A Safe Space to Safety Debate
The usually vibrant atmosphere of Ayala Triangle’s Car-Free Sunday felt somber on 12 January. The Make It Safe Movement (MISMO) held a community discussion. This was after a disturbing incident […]
Thomas Morato Takes a Car-Free Sunday to a Child Friendly Day!
Remember those sleepy Sundays on Thomas Morato Avenue? The hum of traffic, the exhaust fumes? That’s all changing! 2025 marks the dawn of a new era for this Quezon City […]