Mandela Update and Road Works in St James

Its summertime, and with that comes increased pedestrian and motoring traffic. Persons will be moving about attending various outdoor events, engaging in road trips, and children attending summer school. On Duh Road today, the Island Traffic Authority will share some safety tips to help you better navigate the summer traffic.

With over 30 years’ experience under his belt in the police force, Jamaica’s top traffic cop has more than just scientific evidence that helmets save lives, he has his own lived experience. Come Duh Road with us, ‘heads up, helmets on’ as ACP Dr Gary Mckenzie shares how wearing a helmet increased his chances of survival in 2 bike crashes.

Designated parking areas and bus stops are critical components of the public transport operations, as they play key roles in enhancing road safety by avoiding overcrowding and reducing the risk of crashes. In today’s edition of Duh Road, Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, shares efforts to bring order to the public transport sector.