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Mandaue City Council Takes Action to Strengthen Road Safety Education for Young Pedestrians

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Following a fatal traffic accident involving a student, the Mandaue City Council has passed two resolutions to improve road safety education among young pedestrians. The resolutions aim to encourage students to use designated crossing facilities and raise awareness about traffic rules and safe practices. Councilor Raul Kevin Cabahug, who authored the measures, said the initiatives were prompted by the tragic death of a 13-year-old Grade 8 student who was struck by a trailer truck on August 27.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mandaue City Council has passed two resolutions to strengthen road safety education for young pedestrians in response to a fatal traffic accident.
  • The first resolution urges the Department of Education (DepEd) to issue a directive encouraging students to use skywalks and pedestrian lanes when crossing busy roads and highways.
  • The second resolution requests the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) to conduct road safety seminars in schools to raise awareness about traffic rules and safe practices.
  • Councilor Raul Kevin Cabahug, the author of the resolutions, stated that tragedies like the one that occurred on August 27 could be avoided if students consistently used designated crossing facilities.
  • Cabahug emphasized the need to instill discipline and awareness within the community to prevent such accidents and urged DepEd and TEAM to integrate road safety lessons into school orientations and programs.
  • The councilor also revealed plans to work with the Mayor and the Committee on Transportation to strengthen enforcement against jaywalking and pedestrian negligence.

Statistics:

  • A 13-year-old student was struck by a trailer truck on August 27, resulting in the student's death.
  • The student was crossing the road during a green light when the accident occurred.
  • The accident site is located near a skywalk that is intended to be used by pedestrians.
  • The Department of Education and the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue are requested to conduct seminars and issue directives, respectively, to promote road safety awareness among students.

Sources:

  • Mandaue City Council Press Release, August 27, no date provided
  • Interview with Councilor Raul Kevin Cabahug, no date provided

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