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Pedestrian Lanes at 200 Schools Being Repainted in Manila, Philippines

By Ms. Michelle Birdsall posted 05-13-2015 07:57 AM

  

From the Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - As part of its road safety drive, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be repainting all faded pedestrian lanes at 200 schools in Metro Manila.

MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino said crew from the agency would start with the repainting works on May 18. He said the repainting would be finished just in time for the opening of classes on June 1. Tolentino said the project not only aims to ensure the safety of students but would also instill discipline.

“This is our contribution to the Department of Education’s annual Balik-Eskwela program. Students should use pedestrian lanes to avoid accidents caused by jaywalking,” Tolentino said.

Every year, at least 1,300 pedestrian lanes all over Metro Manila are repainted by MMDA with reflectorized thermoplastic paint that is visible even at night.

In addition to the repainting of pedestrian lanes, the MMDA would also install “Walang Tawiran Dito” signs in accident-prone areas to deter jaywalkers.

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Tolentino said the repainting and sign installations would be done by the MMDA’s Traffic Engineering Center (TEC) and Metro Parkways Clearing Group.

According to the TEC, jaywalking along the major thoroughfares and streets is one of the contributory factors to the traffic problems and road accidents in Metro Manila. 

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