A conceptual work I did for the Seoul Cycle Design competition.
Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to choose bicycle as a mode of transportation.
Many drivers, even some cyclist, believe cyclist enjoy the road at the expenses of road tax paying car-owners.
The “Cyclist Wing” enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From the driver’s perspective, the “Wing” makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, and therefore easier to avoid.
“Safety by number” is an important factor supported by a huge body of research finding. More cyclist = more safety for cyclist .
The “Wing” makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to 300% with the same number of cyclists. Driver need to drive more carefully due to the apparent increase number of cyclists on the road.
With the air-cleaning function of the “Wing”, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at the same time return the right-of-way to cyclist.
it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. The “Wing” earn the right-of-way for cyclist from a social perspective.
The “Wing” will help to tilt the favor towards cyclists and turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist.
I came back from the Ride Of Silence with a quiet sense of satisfaction. I have a feeling that the healthy cycling trend is going to grow bigger and stronger. Which can only be good for Singaporean as a whole.
Ride of Silence 2010Benoit, organizer of the ROS at the registration tableFree lubrication from QPlusBusy registrationCan you sign next to your name?450 wrist band distributedmaking straps for out riderswaiting..Busy registrationTai Woon and Chu WaBusy registrationThose riding to the East, follow this direction..cyclists gathering togetherSCTF Steven Lim: traffic rule are there for everyoneDr. Vivian BalakrishnanA minute of silence for passed cyclistsA minute of silence for passed cyclistsA minute of silence for passed cyclistsA family teamThe style ridersmoving off at Fullerton roadmoving off at Fullerton roadraining at Nicoll Highwayraining at Nicoll HighwayMotorcycle tail riderGetting ready to turn into Guillemard roadUni-cyclistPaya Lebar RoadEast Coast RoadThe youngest cyclist (middle) joining the ROSWaiting patiently for the final turn into Joo Chait RoadDrink some waterThanks for everyone
Date: 2010-5-22
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: Merlion Park
Ride of Silence
Last year, on the evening of May 22nd 2009, 497 cyclists gathered at Merlion Park to ride 20km in silence to promote cycling safety, cycling awareness and to remember the countless cyclists who were injured or killed on the roads of Singapore.
This year, as part of cycling safety month, join thousands of cyclists from all around the world, and ride to raise cycling safety awareness and to remember our friends and loved ones who were injured or killed.
Last year alone, in Singapore, there were over 450 bicycle-car accident resulting in injury or death of 450 cyclists.
Lets try to change things, make it safer for us and for our future.
After reading the article “Bicycles on pavements: Does it work in Japan?” by Paul Barter, I have always wanting to find out how can bicycle and pedestrian share the foot path peacefully in Japan? So during the last trip to Osaka, I took my folding bike and experience first hand to cycle on the pavement there, amongst the cyclists and pedestrians.
Lots of cyclist, old and young cycling on the pavement and peacefully mix with pedestrians in Osaka, JapanAn old lady, Oba-san looking at me while prepare to ride her bike on the pavement in Osaka, Japan
At first sight the mix of cyclists and pedestrians is like asking for trouble. There are so many cyclists riding on the pavement it appears that it is very dangerous for the pedestrian, especially children and elderly who are more vulnerable. However when I was walking there, I didn’t sense any threat from the cyclists at all. they just ride very carefully not to hurt other people walking. The cyclists slow down when they approach pedestrian from behind, never demanding, just follow slowly if the space is not wide enough for them to overtake. They always overtake safely. A few times cyclists almost hit me from behind when I was taking picture and wondering on the pavement, probably moving in a less expected manner and didn’t notice there is cyclists behind (they never use their bell). The cyclist always manage to stop before they hit me, and never fail to offer their apology even though I was the one “asking for trouble” by not walking in a predictable way. When I was on my bike, I try to follow what the other cyclist do- approach the pedestrian slowly and carefully, anticipating any unpredictable movement and overtake only when there is enough space and safe to do so (never ring my bell!). It is actually very pleasant to ride on the pavement – it is smooth, and have many zero-kerb height portions that cyclists can easily move in or out of the pavement and onto the road.
Group of youth cycling across the pedestrian crossing in Osaka, JapanThe bicycle sign on the crossing clearly indicate this is a share crossing for cyclist and pedestrians. Notice there is no kerb to hop when moving from road to pavement. Osaka, JapanA sign on the cycling segment of a foot path- to remind cyclist of the pedestrian. Notice there is no kerb to hop when moving from road to pavement. Osaka, JapanTwo elderly riding bicycle in the morning. Osaka, Japan
Apart from pavement and cycling paths, cyclists are seen almost everywhere, including area would be considered “restricted” in Singapore. All perfect examples that my folding bike was suitable for riding on the streets of Osaka, portable enough to transport on flights to Cozumel and sturdy enough to hold up to the daily grind. For example in front of the Kyobashi train station, it is a very busy place in the morning. Lots of people rushing to work.
A smart lady riding towards the Kyobashi train-station in Osaka, JapanAnother old lady riding in the Kyobashi train-station area in Osaka, JapanYoung lady riding in the Kyobashi train-station area in Osaka, JapanAnother young lady riding in the Kyobashi train-station area in Osaka, Japan. She seems happy in the morning.Listening to music, singing along the way, looks like she is really enjoying the ride. Osaka, Japan. Another lady riding to her music, singing along the way. Osaka, JapanYoung mothers bring their children on bicycle. Osaka, JapanYoung mothers bring their children on bicycle. Osaka, Japan
