Transport advocates AltMobility PH lambast a recent proposal from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, effectively 'doubling' fines one must pay along EDSA and C5 for jaywalking.
MANILA, Philippines — Transport advocates AltMobility PH criticized a recent proposal by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority that would significantly increase fines for jaywalking along EDSA and C5, effectively doubling the penalties"For now, the [penalty] is at P500. We are looking to [increase it to] P1,000," said Artes on Friday.
"This proposal—and moreover, the very idea of penalizing the act of crossing the street—contradicts the government’s promise of promoting active transportation as a means to improve mobility, and privileges the minority who use private motorized vehicles." Inflation for rice posted its fastest increase in 14 years, even as the government imposed caps on regular milled and well-milled...
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