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Time to promote bicycle lane in Singapore?

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120 out of the 675 public feedback received by the Sustainable Singapore are related to bicycling.
This is an impressive figure because the invitation for feedback was wide ranged including:

* The way we work
* The way we commute and
* The way we live and play

Out of this 120 feedback an even more impression 75% suggested we should have bicycle lane to protect the cyclists from motorized transport.
It is very clear that there are many potential cyclists out there, but they are too intimidated by the danger on our roads. Without a safe environment cycling on the smoothly paved Singapore road remain only as a dream for most people.
No one is prepare to risk his life to become more green.
The heated debate over the trial on “Share pavement for pedestrain and cyclist” in Tampines is a clear signal that cyclists need their own space.
There will be less car if we built less road, there will be less people walking if there is no safe pavement. Similarly there are not many cyclists because there is hardly any safety facilities cater for this group of road users.
Judging from the public response, now may be the best time ever for the government to push for some bicycle lanes in Singapore.

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folding bikes, Travel

How to bring JZ88 on Bus?

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It’s really simple, if you spot the right bus.
A while back my friend ask me what’s the best way to bring a folding bike on bus, especially during the peak hours?
I am not a bus person, so that question actually caught me unguarded. I went on to experiment on a few buses in different situations. The very old type of bus with chairs on both sides along the whole length of the bus is the worst. The only location you can leave your bike in such bus is the space on top of the left wheel. Forget about bringing your bike on bus during the peak hour, it is not yet allowed anyway.
Newer buses especially those with wheel chair access are easy. There is a big space for standing passengers and and wheel chair in the middle near the exit, here you can put your bike (folded) just against one of the walls. As seen in this recent news on Channel U clip:

Tips for old bus: make sure your bike is really secured and not moving about when you leave it on top of that platform. If the bike slip and fall it may hurt others.

Jz88 folding bike on old bus in Singapore

Tips for new bus: open up the wheel base to gain more stability for the bike. Otherwise if the bus is crowded you can sandwish the bike between your legs and the wall to prevent it from falling.

Jz88 folding bike on new bus in Singapore

Watch another TV news of Jz88 folding bike on MRT

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Other related posts/links:
– How to bring Jz88 on to MRT?
– Bicycle? no, it’s a shopping trolley!
– Jz88 folding bike home
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folding bikes

Fold it and Ride it – enhanced

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LTA announced today that from September 15 to November 24, foldable bicycles will be allow on board Buses and MRT during off-peak (9.30 am to 4.30 pm and after 7.30 pm) week days and all day on Saturday Sunday, and public holiday.

The decision is based on the feedbacks from cyclist, bus commuters and bus drivers. During the first half of a 6 month trial of allowing foldable bikes on buses during weekend there were no adverse nor injury reports, and the commuters were accommodating.

Let’s hope the remaining 3 months trial will finish as uneventfully, and the rule will become more open again.

The LTA announcement here

folding bikes, MRT, Travel

Collapsible Bikes Can Go a Long Way

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a post from sfgat in 1998 regarding the emerging trend of folding bikes, it is applicable for Singapore today as more and more Singaporean discovered the advantage and flexibility of a folding bike recently.

“My (collapsible) is beautiful, and I’m really proud of it,” says Marianne Skoczek, 37, publications manager for the Peninsula Humane Society. “It’s changed my life. Now I jump onto CalTrain whether or not the bike car (which holds a limit of 24 full- size bicycles) is full. Or if I visit my family back East, I can check it as luggage and pay no surcharge (airlines usually tack one on for full-size, crated bicycles.)”

That’s the essential charm of collapsibles. Where full-size bikes often face restrictions on mass transit, folders bound past all barriers by just changing into an accessory to tuck under your arm.

Skoczek’s road to happiness is typical of many owners. She hadn’t ridden much since her bike was stolen in college. For years, she endured horrendous auto commutes. A light bulb clicked on when she found out about folders. Her bike is now a vital tool for reaching work and running errands. She also finds it strong and comfortable enough for long recreational rides. Her record, so far: 60 miles.

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