road safety

  • Does an ‘E’ on E-Trike mean exclusion?

    Does an ‘E’ on E-Trike mean exclusion?

    Ray Macalalag
    3–5 minutes

    The ban on electric bicycles and tricycles from national highways raises serious concerns about the Department of Transportation’s motives and clarity. While branded as a safety measure, this policy neglects the broader issues of urban mobility and reveals systemic failures in public transport, leaving low-income commuters disadvantaged.

  • The road safety blueprint is out; have your say

    The road safety blueprint is out; have your say

    Ray Macalalag
    3–5 minutes

    This content is originally published in Daily Guardian, November 17, 2025 issue and online in their website. On three consecutive days, just prior to the National Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims, Survivors, and Families, the draft Western Visayas Road Safety Action Plan (WVRSAP) 2026-2028 was officially released. The Department of Economy, Planning, and…

  • LinK4All: linking all for a safer, sustainable mobility future

    LinK4All: linking all for a safer, sustainable mobility future

    Ray Macalalag
    3–5 minutes

    The recent LinK4All Summit Workshops highlighted the critical need for young people to actively participate in road safety discussions, equipping them with vital knowledge and confidence. By fostering informed dialogue among diverse stakeholders, LinK4All aims to develop an inclusive Western Visayas Road Safety Action Plan that ensures their voices lead to meaningful change in mobility.

  • Road crashes are never an accident, stop calling it one

    Road crashes are never an accident, stop calling it one

    Ray Macalalag
    2–4 minutes

    Labeling road crashes as “accidents” is a disservice to victims and society. This term softens accountability for reckless drivers and poor infrastructure design. By reframing these events as preventable crashes, we can foster urgency for change, demand safer roads, and prioritize prevention over complacency. Language matters; it drives action and accountability.

  • Is it safe to walk to school in PH Roads?

    Is it safe to walk to school in PH Roads?

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    Temporary chicanes on highways are a mere nuisance to drivers, reflecting a troubling truth: we prioritize speed over safety. As laws inadequately protect vulnerable pedestrians, especially children, it’s time for a shift. We must demand legislation that prioritizes people’s rights and pedestrian safety over the convenience of drivers, before it’s too late.

  • Rethinking Road Safety: Designing for People, Not Cars

    Rethinking Road Safety: Designing for People, Not Cars

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    Road safety is life and death, yet communities favor cars over people. As advocates push for change, poorly designed infrastructure remains a deadly flaw. The fix? Urban planning prioritizing pedestrians and public transport. It’s time to scrap outdated designs and create environments where safety isn’t a choice, but a guarantee.

  • Take Notice of Protecting Pedestrians and cyclists

    Take Notice of Protecting Pedestrians and cyclists

    Ray Macalalag
    3–5 minutes

    This May, the UN highlights road safety, urging immediate action to protect pedestrians and cyclists, who represent a staggering proportion of global fatalities. Despite recognition, deaths surge particularly in the Western Pacific. Urban expansion demands urgent shifts towards safer, sustainable transport. Our values and responsibility toward road safety are clear: act now or risk more…

  • What Endangers Road Safety

    What Endangers Road Safety

    Ray Macalalag
    4–5 minutes

    Holy Week took a dark turn as fatal crashes marred solemn gatherings in Bacolod and Miagao. Reckless driving and overloaded vehicles threaten lives, revealing glaring failures in road safety. These tragedies must wake us up; road safety requires accountability and expert-driven solutions, not mere negligence masked as accidents.

  • The Sunset of Sunset Boulevard

    The Sunset of Sunset Boulevard

    Ray Macalalag
    2–4 minutes

    Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, opened on January 24, 2025, is a 4.99-kilometer road connecting Iloilo City to Oton. Unlike the gradual development of the Iloilo Diversion Road, it faced chaos from rapid implementation, resulting in congestion and road crash fatalities. The need for a structured approach highlights the importance of phased infrastructure planning for effective function…

  • A new approach to road safety

    A new approach to road safety

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    The LinK4All Project will provide a systematic and evidence-based approach to road safety planning, investment programming, and implementation. It ensures that key stakeholders are well-informed and actively involved in developing Western Visayas’ inaugural Road Safety Action Plan. Moreover, it marks the first plan in the country to be legitimized through the RDC.