New Footbridge At Mindanao Avenue

Brand New Footbridge

Something is new at Mindanao Avenue! Yes, it was just yesterday when a couple of senior citizens were apprehended by a local traffic aide when they decided to use the newly constructed footbridge. According to the aide, the bridge is not yet open for public usage since the other end is still closed. After the clarification, the seniors decided to just cross the street instead.

But this afternoon, around 4PM, Manila time, a local barker has stopped two men from crossing the street! The men were already halfway the street and were discussing something (as if it's safe to talk while crossing a very busy street!) when they were asked to use the footbridge instead. :)

 The two, of course, would question the barker's authority, so he insisted that traffic aides from that area will be waiting for the two when they crossed and they will be served with jaywalking tickets. He raised his hand and pointed at four (4) traffic aides in their uniforms having a break and sitting comfortably inside a fast-food chain. Suddenly from behind, a senior citizen tried to cross and snubbed the barker since she is a senior citizen and she simply doesn't care what the barker has to say! Two women noticed this and grabbed this opportunity to cross and so they rushed to the senior citizen's side who at this time is already crossing the street. While we, were left behind since cars have rushed either way of the street where we are standing. We decided to wait for the traffic light to change so, that we can cross and use this brand new footbridge ;)

Embarrassment and inconvenience,  as well as accidents, could have been avoided if these traffic aides have assumed their posts at that time. Well-placed signages can also be utilized to inform the public! Again, a lot of people can benefit from these signages only if these were in the right places.