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00:00There was an extra challenge to cross a road in Marikina City.

00:05The time for pedestrians to cross the road is only 10 seconds.

00:11This is the first news of Darling Kai.

00:16Again and again, there are reminders for everyone who just crossed the right road.

00:22More than 10 accidents were involved by pedestrians in the first part of 2024

00:28based on the data of GMA Integrated News Research.

00:31Someone died in the 28th incident, while someone was injured in the 879th.

00:38But where will the pedestrians go if they are still going to cross the road?

00:44According to the Republic Act 4136 or Land Transportation and Traffic Code,

00:48pedestrians are prioritized on roads with crosswalks or pedestrian lanes

00:52except for intersections where there is a traffic enforcer or traffic light.

00:56Pedestrians need to give way to cars on roads without crosswalks.

01:02But in one part of Ibonifacio Avenue in Marikina that has a pedestrian lane,

01:06it seems that pedestrians are interacting with cars.

01:11It's more confusing because some cars stop while others don't.

01:15Of course, it's scary. We might get hit, right?

01:18In Sumulong Highway and Katipunan Extension in Marikina,

01:22there is a pedestrian sign with a matching countdown.

01:26The problem is that the time to cross the road is only 10 seconds.

01:33The netizens are very happy.

01:37Even I am hoping for a challenge.

01:41Let's start with 10 seconds. Let's see if I can do it.

01:44If you're not walking fast, you really need to run to reach the time.

01:483, 2, 1.

01:50We reached the time, just in time.

01:53But if you think about it, I'm still young.

01:55What if you're crossing the road and there's a senior citizen, PWD,

01:59with a child or a pregnant woman?

02:01Will they be able to do it in 10 seconds?

02:04That's too short, right?

02:07Especially if you're old. I'm the same.

02:12If I'm 85, I can't run.

02:16In a message, Marikina Mayor Marci Teodoro said that the traffic light was from the MMDA

02:21but he is also investigating the matter.

02:23We are still trying to get the MMDA's statement.

02:26For Gus Lagman of the Automobile Association of the Philippines,

02:30there is a lack in the implementation of road laws.

02:33Motorists should always be careful, especially if they are at an intersection like this.

02:37At an intersection, they should be minors.

02:40So, it's safer to cross at intersections.

02:45Aside from motorists, pedestrians should also be responsible.

02:49In one part of Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City,

02:52many people are crossing without crossing and even with a footbridge nearby.

02:58It is also said that better infrastructure such as signages and other technologies

03:05like this one in Makati City.

03:07Stop. Signal is red. Push button and wait for signal to cross.

03:13Signal is green.

03:15There is a sensor in the pedestrian lane, so the crosswalk will be blocked in the middle of traffic.

03:20This is the first news. Darlene Guy for GMA Integrated News.

03:35Transcription by ESO. Translation by —

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