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Decision on allowing cycling on Tampines footpaths expected after Jan 31
Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours 49 minutes ago
SINGAPORE: Errant cyclists in the Tampines neighbourhood will now have to answer to the Traffic Police if they run foul of the system.
Pedestrians and cyclists have been sharing footpaths in Tampines since mid—2007 as part of a year—long trial.
That trial was extended by another six months in August after a dialogue session with residents which saw mixed views.
Some of the issues being sorted out by the Tampines neighbourhood in the latter part of this cycling trial are those related to safety.
For example, some residents said that the paths are sometimes used by motorcyclists who use it as a short cut.
Even when there are no motorcyclists misusing the paths, some legitimate users still find it difficult to co—exist on the same pavement.
One cyclist said: "Old ladies walk inside and block the bicycle. Then their leg gets hit and they have a problem. So there must be a sign so that they know where to walk."
One pedestrian said: "The youngsters cycle very fast and they never ring the bell. I’ve encountered many of these (cases). So, that’s quite dangerous.”
That’s partly why the number of volunteer cycling wardens who encourage residents to cycle safely is being increased from nearly 200 to 250.
To give them more teeth, police have also done at least two enforcement blitzes there.
MP for Tampines GRC, Irene Ng, said: “We have so far been giving them warnings but there are no summonses given at this stage. Usually when the public see the police, as in any other situation, they will behave very well. But the point is that the residents know that the police are around so errant cyclists will not get away with it."
To make things easier, there are dedicated cycle tracks for those who go faster and widened footways for slower speeds where cyclists and pedestrians can share the same path.
Whether this will become a permanent way of life in Tampines is expected after 31 January 2009 after consultation with residents, the police and the Land Transport Authority. — CNA/vm
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