Showing posts with label Cycling safely in Singapore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cycling safely in Singapore. Show all posts

Friday, October 14, 2016

How to feedback on errant cyclists and other inconsiderate road behaviours

I found this app at the apple store by our Singapore Police Force. It's a handy app by SPF to give access to general public on the useful information around their homes on the crime cases and also missing people appeals. It also can make it easier for the public to provide leads when they see something unusual or when they see a crime happening.  
I played around it and found that there is a tab that could prove useful for cyclists, pedestrians and PMDs users alike.
Of course, I sincerely hope we do not have to resolve to enforcement but I am pragmatic in knowing that sometimes, it is necessary to have the hard stick of the law to nudge people into behaving themselves. So here's how u can use it. 

1) Download via Apple app store and look for Police@SG 
Search under Police@SG

2) Click on the 3 horizontal line icons 
First landing page and click on the red circle
3) Click on the "E-Services" tab 

4) Scroll down to "REPORT"  
Scroll down to "REPORT" tab and click on "Feedback on Road user" 

5) Type in ur issues on the "E-Services" 

Fill up the colums and add ur photos of the location and if possible the infringements 

6) And u are done. I am sure SPF contact you later if they needed any clarification.

Pls let me know if you have tried it and if its any good. If there are any issues, kindly share with me and I can help consolidate and feedback to our good folks in blue. Thanks! 

Monday, April 13, 2015

Cycling in Singapore film by Thailand PBS

Its always good to see our efforts being recognized to make Singapore a more livable and  bike friendly place. Check out the video 

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Safety Video tips by Transport of London which SG can learn from

If you just want to see this TFL video, scroll down all the way. 
In the social medial space daily we see many arguments on safety and how drivers action makes cycling dangerous and how cyclists ignore rules and cycle on red light. 
Sadly our agencies are still not too clear about communicating on safety issues on the roads, especially on the cyclists perspective. 
It seems like no one agency is owning the Cycling piece. 
Try goggling these keywords. "Cycling safety in Singapore and rules".  This wordy link by Singapore Police force pops up first on the search engine and also this video link at the end. I think it's looking really sad. 
I embedded it here so many can see the video.    
  Ok, perhaps I am too critical. It's a start but it really felt like a SHELL CSR advertisement.
Here's another absure video link in the document I found as well. 
Better presented.  

Its all too easy to complain and say how things are not good. It's a national Singapore trait I suppose haha.... jokes aside. 
I reflected on myself and asked..... Could it be made better and communicate clearly to all how to be safe on the roads. I want to share a video tips by Transport of London - SG equivalent of LTA.
It is really a good information(without fluff) for both cyclists, motorists and Drivers. It will help reduce the friction and misunderstanding.  The format and presentation is clear and easy to understand. There is no ambiguity and clearly states out how we can all do our part to make the roads safe.  Watch it and tell me what you think.


Lastly, I do hope with the newly formed National Cycling Plan Committe (which the general public have no knowledge what's happening/ who's involved); can take a leadership role in making cycling safer for all. Cycling is not just on the PCN but also on the roads and may I say...gasp.... pavements too.
I strongly believe every cyclists wants to follow the traffic rules but it seems the current road situation leaves much to be desired. Perhaps with a video similar to the above TFL version, the situation can be slowly reversed.