Sandy Mae Gaspay

Traffic and Transport Engineer in service of the Filipino.

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

Despite the afternoon rainfall, protestors march to EDSA on Sunday, September 21, and voice their demands to end widespread corruption and address deep-rooted issues in Philippine society today. | via Arriane Dela Cruz/Rappler

[DZBB Super Radyo @dzbb]

#BantayBagyo: Modernong Geographic Information System na magagamit sa pagtugon sa kalamidad, unang gagamitin ng @MMDA sa bagyong #PepitoPH. | via @MMakalalad

[United Nations @UN]

Over half of road traffic victims are:

🚶‍♂️ pedestrians

🚴‍♀️ cyclists

🏍️ motorcyclists

More must be done to ensure safe and sustainable transport for all.

Sunday is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. https://t.co/JvNdfcaxRz

[NewsWatch Plus PH @newswatchplusph]

Commuters now have better and faster access to key transit points with the partial opening of Phase One of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension on Nov. 16.
https://t.co/zsaKkpJ1DJ

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

Environmental and advocacy groups have blamed quarrying and inadequate flood control projects in Albay for exacerbating extensive flooding and mudflows that submerged the province last week, calling for accountability from the mineral-extracting industry and government officials.

READ: https://t.co/QFjLTgL5DK

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

The rhythmic discussion about bicycle helmets 🪖 in NL 🇳🇱shows us something.

There are many people, politicians and experts who want to do the right thing (reduce trauma and misery) but who are not willing to challenge the car system itself.

(Cartoon by @davewalker)

[Luyu Liu @liuluyu0378]

Job alert! I am seeking a fully-funded PhD student to begin in Fall 2025, with a focus on transportation and spatial data science

You can know more about me and the EcoTran Lab at Auburn here: https://t.co/pPxBVdcP3I

#phd #GIScience #datascience #transportation #urbanplanning

[GMA News @gmanews]

10 sa 20 barangay sa Las Piñas, binaha ayon sa CDRRMO. Maraming motorista ang stranded sa Alabang-Zapote flyover. 21 pamilya mula sa dalawang barangay ang kinailangang ilikas. | via @_jamesJA #EntengPH

[Official MMDA @MMDA]

FLOOD ALERT: As of 7:33 AM, at Katipunan CP Garcia SB. Knee deep. Not passable to Light Vehicles. #mmda

[Official MMDA @MMDA]

ABISO

Suspendido na ang pagpapatupad ng Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) ngayong araw, AGOSTO 28, kasunod ng anunsiyo ng Malacañang na walang pasok sa government offices at pasok sa lahat ng antas ng pampublikong paaralan sa Metro Manila dahil sa patuloy na pag-ulan na dulot ng Southwest Monsoon. #mmda

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

Got a call from a "BPI agent" that I have rewards expiring soon. He asked if I know abt the rewards system and I said I YES since I just redeemed a few days ago. He went silent..end of call. Tired of this so I took the time to report it to hotline 1326.
https://t.co/1pp3S7pbVG

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

Interesting paper titled "Efficient self-organization of informal public transport networks". They found that these routes are often "equally or more efficient than those of formal, centrally organized services." https://t.co/Dof25sFXBF

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

ANY RED FLAGS IN YOUR AREA? 🚩

Is your city’s infrastructure unsafe for bikers and pedestrians? Help Rappler map out the worst places to bike and walk in Philippine cities.

Send the Google pin of the exact spot you wish to report, a short description of what makes it problematic, and a photo of the area to the #BikeWalkPH chat room of the Rappler Communities app. https://t.co/4QSgJbr5dB

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

We share common issues such as poor pedestrian &cyclist infrastructure, distracted driving, rising motorcycle-related fatalities. Women use more public transport. This event was a community outreach event by students of Univ. Teknologi Mara- something my students can also do!

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

Good session where we shared ideas and practices related to road safety and gender inclusivity with students and practitioners from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Philippines. Thank you, Doc @CitizenShei for inviting RSRL!

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

23 Billion for a building!?! Meanwhile, the budget for jeepney subsidies was only 2.2 Billion- good for several years and benefits people on a daily basis. I wonder if this requires Neda Board & ICC approval similar to big ticket projects > 2.5 Billion?

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

'MEDYO NAGULANTANG AKO'

Initially budgeted at P8.9 billion, Senate President Chiz Escudero revealed that the cost of the New Senate Building has now ballooned to P13 billion, with an additional P10 billion required for completion, bringing the total to P23 billion.

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

Hahaha this just made my day 🤣

[Oded Rechavi @OdedRechavi]

The real story being every project that ends up being published

[Michael Pyrcz🌻 @GeostatsGuy]

One of my graduate students dropped by my office, exasperated, and said, "I don't know how to innovate. So, how can I do a PhD?".

I erased my whiteboard and began listing strategies for generating new research ideas. They left reassured and excited!

As #professors, we mentor and make knowledge accessible to empower our students. I hope this is helpful to others! #academicchatter #Phdlife #Highered

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

Lucky you! @franciscabarle

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €.

Result: 70,000 trips/day. HT @davidlois_UNED

[Sandy Mae Gaspay @sandygaspay]

Proud of my husband/coach @franciscabarle for finishing his second triathlon in Seville!