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! 

2nd March 2013 sunday ride and visiting the accident site

On 25th Feb, a young army boy was a victim of a hit and run. More on the sad incident here 
We were all praying that he would recover slowly but it was not to be. I watched the video done by his school mates and my heart ached.  I don't know him personally but really felt that this shouldn't have happened. This is life. Gone in a flash.
With this sad incident, I deliberated with some of my friends if we should continue the Sunday ride(planned earlier) which would take us near the accident spot.  I was really feeling very bad about the whole thing...
The team conclusion was that we should and to stop at the bike accident spot. Offer a minute of silence.  As we stood there observing a min of silence.... I pray that the driver would have the courage to come out and admit his wrong doing. A son is killed and his mum is still grieving.
To the driver, if you are reading this. Don't make a wrong decision again.
To other fellow cyclists, if you want to go and observe a min of silence. The accident site is Loyang road (off Selerang Camp) - Lamp post 11-12

Photo credits - Andrew Wan 

Photo credits - Andrew Wan 

Photo credits - Andrew Wan 

Photo credits - Andrew Wan 

LTA speaks on road safety and "Black spot Scheme"

Taken from LTA FB page

Taken from LTA Facebook communications on 5th May. 
"LTA takes proactive measures to keep our roads safe. Our road safety engineers conduct regular safety audits, where they comb through our roads, day and night, walking and driving, to identify short-comings. We also have schemes like the Black Spot Programme, which systematically identifies and treats accident-prone locations through the implementation of road engineering solutions at targeted locations. 
Other notable schemes to improve road safety include the installation of Your-Speed-Signs, traffic calming measures, crash cushions, curve alignment markers, advance warning lights and bus stop bollards. 
As the agency responsible for the development and management of the public road network, we take our work seriously, keeping Singapore’s roads safe for all road users."

Maybe LTA team can consider looking at what we have already done as a community...  Do you think more can be done to make our roads safe? I just find it crazy that LTA can have electronic eyes setup to curb illegal parking but still moving so slowing when it come to protecting the cyclists. What do you think? 

2 brothers killed by a Cement Trucker at Tampines

Yesterday evening, I was greeted with a very sad news. First from Lovecyclingsg Facebook... later in the SG media. It involved 2 school kids and a cement truck.  

Seriously. How many more need to die? It happened 50m from the School for heavens sake! I can't imaging the trauma and anguish for their parents. 

Also on the news was that the junction was known to be dangerous and heavy with traffic.  Dangerous and nothing is being done?  Specific to this location, what about a "School Zone" speed limit? This is done in many countries like States and Australia. Speed limit are enforced strictly and the speed for the area are slowed down with addition speed stripes, raised ramp platforms. 

No matter how safe a cyclist ride, we are still at a losing end of the deal. Thats how it is. I don't like it but that the way it is.  

To Drivers, please please watch out for cyclists. It might be a slight scratch on your bumper but your action have great consequences. 

To Cyclists friends, please please be on your guard and watch out.  Dont' ride like you are invincible. We got only our senses to keep us safe. 

Cycling Accidents in Singapore 2012 to 2014

I hate doing this... but we have to start somewhere... Documenting the cycling accidents so that we can have more information ready and to help share the danger areas with fellow cyclist. Pls help provide me with information using this template. Click on the cases to read more in detail.

Person/Name/Age,  Location , Date, Time, Vehicle type involved / Injuries/Death  

Jan 2012
Mr. Yip Kim Kong, 65, at corner of Riverside Rd & Admiralty Rd, Jan 2012 9:30am, hit by lorry, died (he was riding across the pedestrian crossing while ferrying 2 granddaughters, who ended up injured)

Feb 2012
Mr Kenneth Daniel Tan, location unknown. 3 lane carriage way. Injured

March 2012

April 2012
57 y/o man, at Lower Delta Rd (towards Bukit Merah), 4 April 2012 9:30pm, hit by car, died

May 2012
Mr Jude, 25, at Coastal Road, 26th May 2012, 0930am , Hit by a lorry from the rear (Lamp post 157)  - Died of injuries

30 year old man, Senoko South Road, 29th May 2012, Hit by Van Dead - Another cyclist seriously injured

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012
Cyclist, age unknown, at Jurong Central Rd, 16 Aug 2012 night time, accident involving a car
Boy Cyclist, 13, at Jurong East Ave, Wed 15 Aug 2012, 3.45pm, Hit by a Car

Freddy Khoo Tri cyclist at Loyang Road, 18th August 2012 , Hit by Lorry - Died of injuries

Cyclist, age unknown, at Serangoon Rd, 23 Aug 2012 morning, Hit by car, injured

Sept 2012
Schoolboy, 11, Balam/Circuit Road, 20th Sept 2012 3.45pm , Hit by a Lorry

Oct 2012

Nov 2012

A 46-year-old man, was cycling along the roundabout of Fort Road on Saturday night when he was hit by an unknown vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries and died at about 7pm

Dec 2012
23rd Dec - The accident happened at the junction of Lorong Marzuki and Sims Avenue East in the direction of Bedok, near Kembangan MRT station at about 7:20am. 



Jan 2013 
28th Jan 2013 2 schoolboys killed by Cement truck @ Tampines. 50 m from School 

Feb  2013 
19th Feb 2013 Cyclist dies at Tuas junction - "Police received a call today (Feb 19) at about 7.56am, requesting for assistance along Tuas slip road into Jurong Pier Road near lampost 64."


March 2013 - NIL 

April  2013 
9th April  2013 - Malay Female rider hit from the rear at Mandai road around 9pm. Suffered Spinal injuries and Blood clot in the brain.  Driver ran  off but have been arrested on Drunk driving.

May 2013 
3rd May  2013 - 12.10am (Midnite)
Construction worker Chen Gan Rong, 46, had been riding his bicycle from International Road towards Pioneer Road when he was hit by the SBS bus at the intersection with Jalan Boon Lay. Mr Chen went flying and his body landed 20 metres away. Strewn near Mr Chen's body was his mobile phone, slippers and bicycle chain.
The deceased's colleagues, boss and younger brother -- a total of 10 people, rushed to the scene. Wanbao reporters at the scene saw that the right side of the bus' front windshield had been smashed, and there were five scratches on the side of the bus, believed to have been caused by a car accident.


4th May 2013 - Mid night 
Malaysian Tan Kian Eang, 45, was not so lucky early yesterday morning, as his bicycle was involved in a collision with an SBS Transit bus at the junction of Jalan Boon Lay and International Road.

4th May 2013 - Cyclist accident at Coastal road.  More on Straits Time 
10.30 am. 29 year old Briton cycling and rammed onto a Stationary Lorry. 

18th Sept 2013 - National Cyclist - Dinah Chan collided with oncoming car at East Coast park Service road. In hospital and in stable condition

30th Oct 2013
Cyclists hit by a car at Bukit Merah town centre while trying to drive toward multi story carpark

2014 
22nd Feb 2014 - Hit and run case at Lornie Road. Culprit is found!

23rd Feb 2014 Roadie sideswiped by Trailer at Jalan Buroh

25th Feb 2014  Hit and Run case at Loyang. Rider in Critical stag

16th March 2014  Cyclist aged 44 dies after being hit by a lorry at Paya lebar road 

23rd June 2014  Primer mover kills man on bicycle 

14th July 2014 - Road biker involved in road accident dies. Location is at Seletar reservoir / Mandai road junction.  Confirmed by George Lim but not reported on local newpaper. 

24th May 2014 - 35 year old indian Cyclist, believed to be a ship yard worker who was on his work.  Dies in an accident with a lorry around 7am. More details here 

18th July 2014 - Malay man age 60 on his way to break fast, gets run over by truck at middle road/victoria road. 

13th Oct 2014 - 17 year old tri athlete hit by lorry at Woodlands Ave 12. Compression fractures and in 7 veterbrae and fractured hip bone. Dad looking for witness in the accidents 

School boy cyclist in a Coma after collision

This happened on 18th Sept 2012, Junction of Balam Road and Circuit road.  I am documenting so that we can have more information on the cycling incidents on our roads. My thoughts are with the boy and his parents. :( 

This is Balam Road/Circuit Road on Google map. Have a look at the accident area.

Observation
1) It is a residential area with 2 school with in 200m radius. Probably lots of students would be walking, cycling around esp during the early morning, after school timing.
2) 3 lane with a smooth banking right hander turn
3) Traffic light implemented at Balam/Circuit road, with sloping ramp for the elderly on wheel chair
4) A row of shophouses along Circuit road where pedestrians will try to jaywalk.

3 lane in single direction

Balam Rd/ Circuit road