Moving Towards an Inclusive
and Livable Philippines

QUEZON CITY, 4 July 2025 – Mobility Awards emphasized the urgent need for safer crossings and improved infrastructure for pedestrians and bicycle users during a webinar, following the rise of vehicular accidents and the removal of bike lanes. With the planned elimination of protected bike lanes in some major cities, Maria Golda Hilario, Director for Urban Development at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), highlights the importance of having inclusive mobility infrastructures. “Many [bicycle users] ride out of necessity, hindi iyan by choice, dahil walang masakyan at mahal…

QUEZON CITY, January 23, 2025 –– Three teams of young professionals in the fields of computer science, engineering, mathematics, and data science were recognized for designing innovative digital solutions for safer, more inclusive, and walkable streets.  Organized by the Mobility Awards, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Data Science Society last January 17-18, the Hack-A-Street Challenge gathered a total of 63 young professionals to inspire new ideas in addressing the urgent need for better mobility solutions in the face of rising pedestrian safety concerns, worsening traffic congestion, pressure…

Mobility Awards: Bicycle Count Results Show Rising Demand for Safer Cycling Infrastructure Cyclists counted up by 7.2% compared to last year QUEZON CITY, November 13, 2024 – The 2024 Bilang Siklista (citizen bicycle count) recorded 271,555 cyclists across 138 locations in 17 cities and one municipality in the Philippines. Conducted by 1,269 volunteers in partnership with local governments shows a 7.2% increase across 15 cities compared to last year’s manual count. The 2024 count underscores the need to sustain and improve cycling infrastructure and safety measures to move more people,…