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DPWH, DOTR TO MAKE EDSA PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be working together to make EDSA safe and accessible to pedestrians and commuters. This is following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to make EDSA accessible and walkable for commuters and pedestrians, especially the vulnerable sectors like persons with […]

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Politics

MORE SAFE ROADS FOR BIKERS, PEDESTRIANS PUSHED

As pre-pandemic activities return after the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee filed a measure to create a sustainable network of bicycle lanes and provide safe and convenient pathways for commuters. According to Lee, this network shall connect users to essential destinations such as work, schools, and medical facilities, among […]

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Politics

50% OF ROAD SPACE MUST BE FOR PEOPLE – PANGILINAN

Senator Kiko Pangilinan strongly encouraged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar to prioritize the construction of bike lanes and pedestrian lanes during the DPWH budget hearing at the Senate recently. Pangilinan said the pandemic showed the need to balance road space for private vehicles and public transport, pedestrians as well as […]