road safety
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Sustainable Transport starts with Safety
3–5 minutesIloilo City is buzzing with electric vehicles, proving we’re semi-sustainable! Yet, while new rides roll in, safety and infrastructure remain sketchy. Remember: swapping gas for electricity won’t save the planet if our grid still favors coal. We need more walkable paths, safer roads, and cleaner energy, stat!
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The Wins and Losses of Transport in 2025
3–5 minutesIn 2025, Western Visayas saw infrastructure advancements and safety initiatives but faced significant policy and equity challenges. Key events included the inauguration of the Sunset Boulevard, rising crash rates, modernization confusion, and the development of the Western Visayas Road Safety Action Plan.
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Does an ‘E’ on E-Trike mean exclusion?
3–5 minutesThe 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.
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The road safety blueprint is out; have your say
3–5 minutesThe draft Western Visayas Road Safety Action Plan (WVRSAP) for 2026-2028 was released before the National Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It targets reducing road fatalities through a comprehensive approach involving six focus areas, expert consultations, and alignment with regional development priorities. Its success depends on combined efforts from all stakeholders.
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LinK4All: linking all for a safer, sustainable mobility future
3–5 minutesThe 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.
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Road crashes are never an accident, stop calling it one
2–4 minutesLabeling 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.
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Is it safe to walk to school in PH Roads?
3–4 minutesTemporary 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.
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Rethinking Road Safety: Designing for People, Not Cars
3–4 minutesRoad 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.
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Take Notice of Protecting Pedestrians and cyclists
3–5 minutesThis 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…
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What Endangers Road Safety
4–5 minutesHoly 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.
Ilonggo Engineer 