With this I also urge folks who believe that if there are things that can improve our environment to continue to speak up and give ideas to the agencies. Its with the feedback, changes can happen. :)
Showing posts with label bike path. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bike path. Show all posts
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Singapore takes a big step on Car lite
In case u have not read this on the media yesterday. This is big! The north south expressway(not malaysia one) will be built with consideration for dedicated bus and bicycle lane. That is a big turn around when things are not so rosy for cycling previous. It is a big commitment and acknowledgement that thing WILL change.
With this I also urge folks who believe that if there are things that can improve our environment to continue to speak up and give ideas to the agencies. Its with the feedback, changes can happen. :)
With this I also urge folks who believe that if there are things that can improve our environment to continue to speak up and give ideas to the agencies. Its with the feedback, changes can happen. :)
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Bike path spotted at Sentosa
I did a double take when I saw this at Lovecyclingsg Facebook . This was taken at Sentosa! A bike lane!
Would we see this on Singapore main land anytime soon? Hey never say never....
Finger cross with the explosion of cyclists in Singapore, the bike lane might really swing more folks to take up cycling. And in return, reduce the traffic congestion and it also makes for a more healthy generation.
What say you?
Would we see this on Singapore main land anytime soon? Hey never say never....
Finger cross with the explosion of cyclists in Singapore, the bike lane might really swing more folks to take up cycling. And in return, reduce the traffic congestion and it also makes for a more healthy generation.
What say you?
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| Photo credit by Chris Wee |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Gem of a video by Streetfilms
Resharing this here from StreetFilm.org
"Over the last four years, New York City has seen a transportation renaissance on its streets, striking a better balance by providing more space for walking, biking, and transit.
As with any departure from the status quo, it can take a while for everyone to grow accustomed to the changes. So Streetfilms decided to look at three of NYC’s most recent re-designs — Columbus Avenue, First and Second Avenues, and Prospect Park West — and show how pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers benefit from safer, calmer streets. We talked to transportation engineers with decades of experience, elected leaders, community board members, people on the street, and business owners to get their take on the new configurations.
The truth is, no matter how hard some media outlets try to spin it otherwise, these new street safety projects have broad community support. And while the story of these changes often gets simplified in the press, the fact is that the benefits of the redesigns go far beyond cycling. A street with a protected bike lane also has less speeding, shorter pedestrian crossings, less lane-shifting and more predictable movements for drivers, and the opportunity to add more trees and plantings. Injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and car passengers drop wherever the new designs go in. And on the East Side, these improvements have been paired with dedicated bus-only lanes with camera enforcement, making service more convenient and attractive for thousands of bus riders.
At 11 minutes, this is one of our longest Streetfilms. We cover a lot of ground here, and we hope it’s illuminating no matter what side of the issue you fall on"
"Over the last four years, New York City has seen a transportation renaissance on its streets, striking a better balance by providing more space for walking, biking, and transit.
As with any departure from the status quo, it can take a while for everyone to grow accustomed to the changes. So Streetfilms decided to look at three of NYC’s most recent re-designs — Columbus Avenue, First and Second Avenues, and Prospect Park West — and show how pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers benefit from safer, calmer streets. We talked to transportation engineers with decades of experience, elected leaders, community board members, people on the street, and business owners to get their take on the new configurations.
The truth is, no matter how hard some media outlets try to spin it otherwise, these new street safety projects have broad community support. And while the story of these changes often gets simplified in the press, the fact is that the benefits of the redesigns go far beyond cycling. A street with a protected bike lane also has less speeding, shorter pedestrian crossings, less lane-shifting and more predictable movements for drivers, and the opportunity to add more trees and plantings. Injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and car passengers drop wherever the new designs go in. And on the East Side, these improvements have been paired with dedicated bus-only lanes with camera enforcement, making service more convenient and attractive for thousands of bus riders.
At 11 minutes, this is one of our longest Streetfilms. We cover a lot of ground here, and we hope it’s illuminating no matter what side of the issue you fall on"
Bike lanes from all over the world
Bikelanes are happening everywhere. Have a look at the contributions by fellow lovecyclingsg folks when they travel to different places... Ok, I know we shouldn't be blindly copying but on the same note, we should be stubborn and blindly keep things as it is.
I will keep adding more places that have bikelanes, paths to share with all. Including LTA and our MOT pple.
Even in Penang, Malaysia!!! Ok, if bikepath takes up too much space, what about bus/bike lane. This is not a new idea... we have seen this in Perth! Thanks to Bro Al for providing the photo.
I will keep adding more places that have bikelanes, paths to share with all. Including LTA and our MOT pple.
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| Paris - note how the tile creates a seperate bike path |
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| KaoShiong Taiwan - Painted lines - Photo by George Lim |
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| San Francisco - USA - Painted line with bicycle logo - Photo by Ro |
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| Penang, Malaysia - Painted line with bicycle logo - Photo by Boon |
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| specific time which allows the bicycle and bus to use the left lane only. Photo by Al |
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| New York has it too! - Photo Credit Newyork times |
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| Munich, Germany. Using the pavement and painted line Photo credit Huffingtonpost.com |
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Learning from Dutch and feedback to our Transport Minister
I read this yesterday night and was very inspired.
If u haven't please see this very interesting article http://hembrow.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-dutch-got-their-cycling.html
Didn't know that Holland was occupied by cars... all the while I just have this impression that bicycles have always been there. It wasn't. Well, I shared this article with our Transport minister Mr Lui Tuck Yew and it is also generating some buzz on his facebook. Except, we have still yet to hear from him.... yet:) Well if u like to hear from Mr Lui, I think u can help by just putting in ur comments and concerns here.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=277632788933840&id=193723290658124
My personal comments at Mr Lui FB " Just picked up cycling 3 yrs ago. And I met alot of nice friends and families who cycle along the way. With the cars and oil prices going up the roof, I really considering to cycle commute to work. What is stopping me now is the lack of safe riding conditions on the roads. If u like, I offer to bring u and ride alongside with u to show u how appalling the road conditions are. Look forward to ur answer
If u haven't please see this very interesting article http://hembrow.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-dutch-got-their-cycling.html
Didn't know that Holland was occupied by cars... all the while I just have this impression that bicycles have always been there. It wasn't. Well, I shared this article with our Transport minister Mr Lui Tuck Yew and it is also generating some buzz on his facebook. Except, we have still yet to hear from him.... yet:) Well if u like to hear from Mr Lui, I think u can help by just putting in ur comments and concerns here.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=277632788933840&id=193723290658124
My personal comments at Mr Lui FB " Just picked up cycling 3 yrs ago. And I met alot of nice friends and families who cycle along the way. With the cars and oil prices going up the roof, I really considering to cycle commute to work. What is stopping me now is the lack of safe riding conditions on the roads. If u like, I offer to bring u and ride alongside with u to show u how appalling the road conditions are. Look forward to ur answer
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