It makes me happy that cycling is being embraced as an alternative way to get around. Sure there will be issues but everything new will have their problems. I sincerely hope beyond Tampines,more towns will adopt the best practices from Tampines. That's what MP Irene Ng posted. Have a look and really like to hear your views.
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| MP Irene Ng cycling with the residents |
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| L-R LTA Mr Chew, MP Irene Ng, Dr Faisal |
"Promoting cycling also benefits those who do not cycle. How? When residents ride the bicycle instead of driving a car, they reduce the number of cars on the road. This means less traffic, less parking problems, cleaner air and a greener environment for all.
When residents cycle
instead of taking the feeder buses, they reduce the congestion on buses. This
means a more pleasant journey on buses and with shorter waiting times for
commuters. Other benefits are: A healthier population and a more sustainable
town.
Since Tampines was officially declared Singapore’s first cycling
town in 2010, after a two-year trial, we have made much progress.
We improved our cycling infrastructure, stepped up on our
enforcement of errant cyclists, and promoted safe cycling through our volunteer
cycling wardens and Tampines Cycling Club. Cycling has indeed become a
convenient way of getting about within the neighbourhood.
Every day I look around
Tampines and I see more and more residents cycling to the market, to the
coffeeshops, to the MRT station, to schools and parks. Many use bicycles for
short daily errands. They include housewives, the elderly and students.
An increasing number is also taking to cycling for sport and
recreation, cycling to Pasir Ris Park or the parks in other towns using the
park connector network.
A big thank you to
residents in Tampines for supporting this bold vision of becoming a model
cycling town in Singapore."
MP Irene Ng
