Bike lane design by Japan "LTA"

Sharing this wonderful information Mr Noburu Tominaga by Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the National Police Agency announced the new guideline of "bicycle lane" on 29th Nov 2012. Hope it will help to make cycling a even more pleasurable and viable form of transport mode.  
Taiwoon : BTW, it is interesting to note for Japan, the Land transport is the same department as the Tourism group.

No Space for bike lane?

Have a read what Francis wrote http://lovecycling.net/?p=1244
Is it really no space or the lack of will to implement or even do a pilot test? Or the problem is not "big" enough for the authorities to act?

Riding around Shingawa area - 29th Oct 2010

I woke up early and checked the weather.. yes. It was not raining like yesterday.  I have 30 mins to spare ... so I pushed out my bike and did a neighbourhood  slow ride. And yes, it was lovely weather and really peaceful.  Also saw alot of cyclist in different shapes and sizes....the place is great for cyclist with dedicated bike lanes. Times are really changing...way to go Japan!

bike lanes

Sign:"for bicycle use only" how cool is that

view of the river and lots of sea gulls

some don't like water

nice and quiet ride along the river

Map of the place

mamachari in action

Stylish lady with 3" heels and handbag riding to work..