pedestrian safety

Jeepney driver who ran over students has no license, tested positive for drugs

MANILA, Philippines – The jeepney driver who ran over several students while they were crossing the designated pedestrian lane in Makati City, injuring six and killing a 14-year-old boy, does not have a license and tested positive…

Volkswagen shows how it helps drivers scan the road ahead

VOLKSWAGEN is now promoting its Pedestrian Monitoring technology, a part of its Front Assist system, which the carmaker said helps drivers to be aware of other road users. VW explained the technology relies on small radars fitted…

‘Shibuya Scramble’ crossing disturbed by speeding van; angry pedestrian fights back

Tokyo’s “Shibuya Scramble” intersection has gained international fame for the sheer number of people crossing it every day. However, the people’s daily crossing routine were disturbed one evening when a black vehicle sped through the streets while…

DID YOU KNOW: 216 deaths in NCR road crashes in 6 months

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Metro Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System recorded a total of 216 fatalities due to road crashes between January and June this year. Of the total number of persons killed, 111 were…

Did You Know: 6,728 jaywalkers nabbed in Metro Manila

A total of 6,278 jaywalkers were apprehended by four antijaywalking units during operations on Edsa-Quezon Avenue, Edsa-Taft Avenue, Edsa-Ortigas, and Edsa-Ayala Avenue in the first quarter of 2017, according to the latest report of the Metropolitan Manila…

Makati goes hard vs drivers blocking pedestrian lanes

A total of 454 motorists have been apprehended in Makati City in less than a month for blocking pedestrian lanes. Following Mayor Abby Binay’s orders, traffic personnel began strictly implementing regulations on zebra lanes amid mounting complaints…

French pedestrians see green light, even when it’s red — study

PARIS, France — French pedestrians have the reputation of being a law unto themselves — but an unusual study has provided some scientific backing for the stereotype. Four times out of 10, French pedestrians cross the road when…

Makati CBD’s extended elevated walkway to lessen dependence on cars

Now, pedestrians at Makati’s central business district will enjoy a longer elevated walkway. On Monday, Makati Mayor Abigail Binay and officials of the Makati Commercial Estate Association (MaCEA) inaugurated an extended De La Rosa Elevated Walkway that…

Motorist, pedestrian nabbed in Singapore after fighting over Pokemon Go

SINGAPORE—Two men have been arrested for affray after they got into a fight over Pokemon GO. This is the first arrest here related to the popular gaming app. The two are aged 28 and 33. Police, in a…

Cyclists battle Manila’s ‘carmageddon’

MANILA, Philippines—Cyclist Jack Yabut is on a perilous and likely futile crusade to help the Philippine capital beat “Carmageddon,” but even if his campaign fails—he will have saved time on his own commute. Traffic in the megacity…