Tag: pedestrians
Mangalore: Signal free corridors leave pedestrians helpless
http://www.newskarnataka.com/exclusive/Signal-free-traffic-poses-problem-for-the-pedestrians/ The Mangalore Traffic Police’s experiment to make the city signal free has only benefited vehicle users, while the pedestrians helplessly wait several minutes, trying their best to cross busy roads safely. In addition, most of the drivers/motorists have no patience to make way for the people to cross the road. Moreover, some of the… Read More ›
Makati Barangays present plan for walkable city
http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/10/15/1245576/makati-barangays-present-plan-walkable-city By Mike Frialde, October 15, 2013 The 33 barangays of Makati City are proposing a consolidated plan aimed at making the city’s streets walkable or ‘pedestrian friendly.’ The city’s Liga ng mga Barangay presented the plan at the recently concluded Makati Transport and Traffic Summit 2013. Among their proposals submitted were the construction of… Read More ›
Reduced daylight, greater risk for pedestrians
http://news.ca.msn.com/local/toronto/less-daylight-more-risk-for-pedestrians-drivers Published on 3 Novemebr 2013 Police say that both pedestrians and drivers should take extra care in the days ahead, as they adjust to evening darkness arriving sooner than they are currently used to. As of Monday morning, Toronto police will be conducting a six-day pedestrian safety blitz, zeroing in people who are committing… Read More ›
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