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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I waited at a public library between meetings. To be able to say this in the Philippines 🥹

Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m sad to miss @altmobilityph.bsky.social’a Mobility Chat this year, but glad colleagues could be there to pick-up from where we left off in 2025 - and from Manila to Cebu! Better mobility will take all of us coming together: government, civil society, and the private sector ✨

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

At least two gasoline stations had pump maintenance issues tonight. Interesting timing, with an expected average price increase of PHP4/liter coming Tuesday. 👀

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

But the conversation extends beyond the budget: How do we design resilient cities? Ones that can absorb disruption and recover quickly after a natural disturbance: Protecting a day’s wages and sales, access to healthcare and schools, and the delivery of goods and supplies.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congress unanimously supports restoring DOTr’s budget. Decades of civil society work paying off. Grateful to the many volunteers and government allies. 💡Transport is more than just getting from A to B; it connects people to jobs, education, community… www.rappler.com/philippines/...

rappler.com

Better public transportation? These bus, train projects may have no funding in 2027

The Department of Budget and Management approved only 30 of the 179 projects proposed by the transportation department for inclusion in its proposed 2027 budget

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Pasig’s LPTRP highlights the value of developmental routes: Expanding PT where it’s needed or ahead of demand. Importantly, Mayor Vico Sotto recognizes potential displacement and plans livelihood opportunities for affected sectors.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

How do we make sure the voices of commuters and often-overlooked sectors are heard? Today’s launch of Momentum Research highlights ways polling can evolve: New ways of reaching people and better ways of building samples that reflect different sectors ✨

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thanks to Robert Siy for the opportunity to get a glimpse of Filipino-Chinese relations through the lens of #China Bank’s history. Morning well spent meeting people from Manila and #Xiamen University 📸 Ivan Man Dy

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Good pilots build confidence to be a little more ambitious ✨ Civil society pushes for better; government pilots. While still room to improve, change happens in phases and the EDSA rehab shows a shift in the approach to active transport.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thanks to MMDA and Gab Go for creating a platform to discuss not just road safety, but also the gig economy. A departure from the traditional 8-to-5, it reflects the changing ways people live and work, and the evolving demands of everyday life.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Every successful pilot builds confidence to be a little more ambitious ✨ It’s good to see Ayala expand its carless streets all the way to the Salcedo Weekend Market. Here’s hoping this encourages even bolder ideas that continue putting people at the center of our cities ♥️

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

✅ A case for a redundant service by way of a bus line running parallel rail service

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

One harbor reinvented through repainted homes; one mining town revived by rescued cats. In northern #Taiwan, the decline of old industries became an opportunity for communities to reimagine themselves ✨

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Protecting vulnerable road users requires more than just paint and physical barriers. Policies must evolve to promote safer speeds, street designs that discourage speeding, and reduced distractions on the road. 📍Julia Vargas, Pasig

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The Quezon Memorial Monument stands at 66 meters - the age (almost) of President Manuel Quezon when he died in 1944. You’re welcome.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

❤️‍🩹 In mobility and transportation, wins are sometimes few and far between - so we take what we can and keep pushing forward.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In a country of ribbon-cutting, it’s progress in the advocacy to see a President + two Cabinet Secretaries inaugurate a bus station. Eight years ago, this would not have even hit the news. While still a ways to go, undeniably a step forward. x.com/inquirerdotn...

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

🌳♥️ 📍MacArthur Highway, Pampanga

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The EDSA Busway shows what’s possible when projects are carried forward across administrations and when the government works with the private sector: Sustained, improved (could be faster, sure), and expanded to deliver real mobility gains.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Spatio hosting a bike pop-up 😉 Congrats @groundwork.apparel, Gouache, Anthill, @courier_ph, and @extasisoutdoors Happy to see a big businesses carving out space for local brands ✨ Buying a fan ended up with ano 🫣

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The crazy assortment of things you need (or not, lol) aside, Bikeary provides a safe environment to explore cycling. If not that, a cool refuge in between commutes! A real gem to the bike community. Watch here: youtu.be/x3FD-moy51w?...

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🥹 Happy to see open spaces like Greenfield that allow people to simply be - sit, gather, play. Too often, open spaces come with restrictions driven by security concerns. Small things like this definitely go a long way in making our life in Metro Manila better ✨

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

til, ang sarap ng mogu mogu 😋

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Valenzuela has been consistent in building parks for its residents and, like Marikina, has made good use of its waterways to improve livability. People shouldn’t have to leave their city just to enjoy green space, and Valenzuela is definitely on that path.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The minor cost of fitness: Everything hurts 😅 Definitely worth it, but the soreness was already getting in the way of activities. So, I finally gave in to IG ads 📺 🤯 TIL you can distract the nervous system to reduce pain and improve mobility

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Tomas Morato has come a long way. While still car-dominated, sidewalks are noticeably wider, well-lit, and people-friendly. It shows what’s possible when a local government treats active transportation as a real deliverable.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I tried #Moovr for the first time to get around BGC and it’s perfect for traveling across long-ish distances fast. Well, if only I located a docking station before kicking off and no, you can’t drag it around parks and buildings looking for a dock - it’s sets off an alarm 🫠

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

There’s no question that government processes can be improved. But the more urgent issue is road safety; the real threat to society comes from unsafe driving behavior. That’s where conversations needs to focus.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

After seeing how misinformation has distorted public discourse over the years, it feels important to say that, in an age of rapid sharing, pausing to verify and add context before posting matters. Even unintentional misinformation can harm public trust. www.philstar.com/headlines/20...

philstar.com

Filipino concern over online disinformation hits record high – Digital News Report 2025

A record 67% of Filipinos say they are concerned about online disinformation. Political actors are seen as the top source of falsehoods, above influencers and journalists.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

1/x: Things I learned from Taipei (and it’s really basic): Dead space is a design choice. Spaces beneath rail lines and bridges can be useful when design is intentional + people-centered #Placemaking

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Alleyways usually get a bad rep, but Taipei has a really good alley game ✨ and it’s fantastic for mobility. It feels organic to their culture and built environment: clean, well-lit, with constant eyes on the street that make them safe and functional. Share your favorite eskinita 👀

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

✅ Resting allowed. This is what it looks like when a city designs for people: basic seating areas where you don’t need to spend to meet friends and where resting is not a crime.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

The magic ✨of people’s streets! No such thing as going solo, thanks to friends who love urban living. When made more inclusive, streets truly bring communities together.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

There’s something about the energy of terminals ✨Once in a while, when done right (or better), it’s this beautiful chaos of moving people across cities. Here’s hoping for more terminals built with the welfare of people above all else.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🫡 QC made the sidewalks adjacent the Elliptical Road people-friendly by simply allowing life to happen ✨ The raised, dedicated bike lanes doubled as buffer against high-volume, high-speed traffic. Smart cities, after all, is all about making the ordinary, daily life easy 😉

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I’m pretty vanilla in most things which, incidentally, includes my preference for vanilla ice cream. Over dinner I was asked what I wanted for dessert, so I picked vanilla. When it arrived, I had a choice of three toppings. The irony 🫩

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Elementary PE stock knowledge finally paying off 🥹 #MLB #WorldSeries #Dodgers

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Three car-free Sundays, each with a different vibe ✨ 📍Marikina Car-Free Sundays | Ayala Car-Free Sunday | Kalye Escolta Pedestrian Sunday People are winning today 🥹

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

My favorite bike commuting sensory experience: The sweet smell of chocolate as I pass this segment of EDSA.

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

For better or for worse, I love the uncontrolled, people-led, and sensory-overload that is Metro Manila. Yes, tough to see through it all but it’s there ✨ not to romanticize; instead, know that, as a metropolis, we can offer a vibe that is uniquely us!

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Marikina brings a different flavor to car-free streets: City-sponsored balance bikes, street and trunk pop-ups, free water, bike parking and toilets + bike community support ✨ 🫡 Marikina 🤝 Happy Pedal Project 🩷🩵💛

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It’s one of those lines: If I told my 2019 self that by 2025 mobility would be central to discussions and would actively be participated in by civil society, academe, government, private sector - I wouldn’t believe myself. But here we are - and that’s really worth something ✨

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

WHEW😅 It’s been an intense 9mos! Taking a moment now to thank everyone that’s been part of the Philippine Mobility Series + the Philippine Mobility Summit. It’s both the fulfillment of a dream & the start of a dream to start chipping away at our mobility issues. Cheers, friends!

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Final push for @altmobilityph.bsky.social & DOTr’s Philippine Mobility Summit. 🚌 Pre-summit tour tomorrow; 🟢Philippine Mobility Summit on Monday. Visit bit.ly/PhilippineMobilitySummit for details Thanks to Grab, Ayala, The Asia Foundation, Ayala Land, & the Move As One Coalition

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Ira Cruz @iracruz.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

The other thing we need to be talking about: In his statement, DOH Sec. Ted said 35 Filipinos die each day due to road crashes. Thankful to Jean Todt and Mikee Cojuangco for lending their voices to highlight the urgency to protect road users - esp. the most vulnerable.

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