road safety
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Young People are the Future of Road Safety
2–3 minutesIn Marrakech, Morocco, I reflect on my role as an ambassador for youth at the World Youth Assembly and the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety. Emphasizing safe, inclusive transport systems and youth-led initiatives, I advocate for community-focused street designs and sustainable mobility to combat road safety issues and climate change.
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The Economics of Road Crash
2–4 minutesRoad fatalities affect all layers of society. They deprive families of breadwinners, disrupt children’s futures, and reduce a nation’s overall productivity. From a societal lens, victims are not mere statistics; they are essential contributors to the economy – teachers, engineers, future leaders, or, perhaps, the next president.
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Whatever happened to road clearing?
3–5 minutesIn 2019, the DILG implemented a road-clearing initiative, leading to temporary improvements in walkability in cities like Iloilo. However, over time, obstructions reemerged, highlighting ongoing challenges in pedestrian access. Despite government efforts to promote active travel, many sidewalks remain cluttered, underscoring the need for effective infrastructure management.
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Ilonggo Engineer’s 4th Year: From Self-Funded Beginnings to Global Journeys and Impacts
6–8 minutesIn the span of four years, this self-funded blog hasn’t gained much traction, but now, I’m appointed to global leadership positions in road safety. Despite feeling overwhelmed, I’m committed to producing impactful content and seeking your support for this journey.
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Reflections on Ungka Flyover
4–6 minutesI am currently building up my experience in transportation engineering. This specialization is not as lucrative as construction, though. It does not pay much. Demand for transportation experts is quite low despite of being one of the most important for urbanizing areas. Transportation is one of the most difficult to comprehend as it requires enough…
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PH Senate Bills on Road Safety filed in 2022
4–6 minutesRoad safety remains as one of the difficult discussions when it comes to legislation. Over the years, only a few have hurdled the legislative process and made it to become laws. Though implementation and results are due for a separate discussion, it is apparent that laws alone without the commitment to their implementation will never…
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Anti-Lock Braking System: Should it be required?
3–5 minutesThe anti-lock braking system was among the many important safety accessories for powered two-wheelers (especially motorcycles) that became a major discussion in the recently concluded Dialogue on Powered Two-Wheeler (PTW) Safety conducted by the Global Regional Road Safety Observatories as a pre-meeting event of the Asia-Pacific Road Safety Observatory Annual Meeting held at the Asian…
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Infrastructure is the key: Lessons from Iloilo City’s Bike Lanes
4–5 minutesI found that there is a direct link on how infrastructure for cycling has influenced the increase of cyclists in Iloilo City. Through historical data review and stakeholder surveys, I structured how the cycling culture developed in Iloilo City.
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Streets for Life: Where are we heading?
3–5 minutes#Love30 trended over social media the past week as the celebration came by from 17th to 23rd. On a very wide and diverse Filipino context, when you talk to certain groups about speeding and sharing the roads, you will get good smiles from some and handful of smirks.
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On child safety in motor vehicles
4–6 minutesThere are still a lot of challenges toward the full implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act – economic would be the highest. Nevertheless, other laws on road safety exist and each of us can contribute by following them. The good part is that some do not even require us to shell out…
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