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QC kicks off new road safety initiative
The Quezon City government has partnered with ImagineLaw to launch a new road safety drive aimed at reducing vehicular crashes and fatalities.
This initiative is part of Quezon City's participation in the global Partnership for Healthy Cities, which focuses on preventing injuries and noncommunicable diseases.
Officials from the Quezon City government, ImagineLaw, and Vital Strategies met to discuss and align their strategies for the project.
Data from 2020 shows 1,841 vehicular crashes in Quezon City, resulting in 12 deaths and 638 injuries, with 57 pedestrians also affected.
The city aims to implement stronger policies and enforcement to achieve zero road deaths, recognizing the growing number of vehicles and road users.
Mayor Joy Belmonte highlighted the importance of this partnership in making Quezon City's roads safer, especially for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable groups.
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