Thanks for all who have feedback. Here is a complied list of all the contributors:<\/p>\n
1) What I like about the trial:<\/strong><\/p>\n I can travel a long distance on public transport and then cycle to the exact point I need to go. Healthy, green, convenient and save money!<\/p>\n No need to walk a long distance or wait for shuttle bus<\/p>\n Bus drivers and MRT personnel are pleasant toward folding bike users.<\/p>\n On the road, I noticed SMRT bus drivers are more cautious toward cyclists<\/p>\n The possibility to use MRT\/bus come in very handy when it rain.<\/p>\n 2) Problem\/issues I faced during the trial:<\/strong><\/p>\n I can’t use the folding bike during peak hours<\/p>\n Sometimes the train\/bus is too crowded for folding bike to board<\/p>\n On Buses, I need to squeeze through a narrow passage before reaching the open space near the exit of the bus<\/p>\n There is a social stigma against cyclists. I get the feeling that Taxi drivers and large truck drivers really don’t like cyclists on the road.<\/p>\n A few times I had to stop quite dangerously to avoid knocking into cars that try to cut in front of me to turn left.<\/p>\n I notice some cyclists are quite rude toward pedestrians, as if they own the pavement.<\/p>\n 3) Improvement suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Allow folding bikes at all times, not just peak hours. Otherwise there should be theft-proof parking facilities in MRT station. Allocate a “cyclist cart” on each train (remove all the seats) for folding bike \/bulky objects. This helps to ease the conflict between passengers and folding bike cyclists.<\/p>\n Have operator to run a “folding bike share” program along all the MRT stations. User can pick up from any station and drop off at another station. SMRT can use the MRT to relocate the bikes to balance the demand in each station.<\/p>\n Improve road safe (e.g. reduce car speeds), especially in busy area near to the stations or shopping center.<\/p>\n Mark out a bicycle lane on road\/ or on pavement where fast traffic is dangerous for cyclist.<\/p>\n Add bicycle rack<\/a> in front of SMRT buses.<\/p>\n Read more: Thanks for all who have feedback. Here is a complied list of all the contributors: 1) What I like about the trial: I can travel a long distance on public transport and then cycle to the exact point I need to go. Healthy, green, convenient and save money! No need to walk a long distance … Continue reading Jz88 user’s feedback of ‘Foldable Bicycle Trial on Trains and Buses’<\/span>
\nAllowed folding bike to board from the exit (near to the space for wheel chair)<\/p>\n
\nLTA “Fold it and Ride it” trial on MRT and Buses<\/a>
\nHow to bring folding bike on Buses?<\/a>
\nHow to bring folding bike on MRT?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"