tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post5937052127528443769..comments2023-05-22T17:24:30.332+08:00Comments on Cycling in Singapore: "Get cyclists off the footpaths: Pedestrians" (The Straits Times)Sivasothihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15602079103603710402noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-37783050567719941442014-03-04T20:05:05.773+08:002014-03-04T20:05:05.773+08:00Cyclist should have speed limit too and obey Highw...Cyclist should have speed limit too and obey Highway Code if they wan use the roads. Have come across incidents involving cyclist. Caused lots of pain and anxiety to both motorists and cyclists. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-10744063514507134702011-12-04T09:14:22.308+08:002011-12-04T09:14:22.308+08:00Using a bell is to indicate danger. A cyclist is ...Using a bell is to indicate danger. A cyclist is a danger when trying to overtake because the cyclist is CREATING the danger. It is NOT the responsibility of the person in front of the cyclist to move simply because of the difference in speeds. It is the responsibility of the cyclist to ensure he/she passes the pedestrian safely. The only polite, safe and non-invasive way to do this is to dismount and walk past the pedestrian while using footpaths. That is why the path is a FOOTpath.<br /><br />On the roads, cars should comply the same way. A faster driver overtakes a slower vehicle by moving around the vehicle, not by honking the horn and forcing the slower vehicle off the road. Motorised vehicles shoukd accord bicycles using the road the same courtesy as they do other vehicles.<br /><br />There is a need for education of motorised vehicle drivers, non-motorised vehicle drivers (eg bikes) as well as pedestrians. The only tlime Rafferty's Rules should ever apply on eother the road or footpath is when everyone is giving way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-45026640867103685932011-05-02T17:53:27.888+08:002011-05-02T17:53:27.888+08:00"Get cyclist off the footpaths" might wo..."Get cyclist off the footpaths" might work if pedestrians agree to get off the bicycle paths. Such should be mutual. When pedestrians insist on walking along the bicycle paths, bicycles are forced into the foot paths to avoid them. I agree that it would be rude for bicycles to ring at pedestrians while riding along the foot paths but if any accident happens between a pedestrian and a cyclist on a bicycle path, it is only equitable that the pedestrian bears the damages.jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-72515859140409208972011-04-26T14:58:39.980+08:002011-04-26T14:58:39.980+08:00I am a cyclist. I still strongly think that cyclis...I am a cyclist. I still strongly think that cyclists should not use bells, soft or loud. Because cyclists should not have rights on pavements. On pavement, cyclists must accept to be obstructed by slower moving pedestrians. I suggest stopped peddling and kindly say "excuse me."<br /><br />Why would a cyclist need to overtake pedestrians on footpath? If you are in a rush, use the roads. If you are not confident to use the roads, use public transport, or just run on foot.Back2Naturehttp://back2nature.blogspot.com/search/label/bicyclenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-7471794741598746442011-04-18T14:38:15.436+08:002011-04-18T14:38:15.436+08:00Must protect both cyclists and pedestrians. Cyclis...Must protect both cyclists and pedestrians. Cyclists should be banned from certain roads with fast traffic and little/no shoulder. Cyclists should stick to pavements, BUT must observe the same speed as pedestrians. Gentle ringing of bells is allowed JUST BEHIND a walking/obstructing pedestrian. When pavements are clear of traffic, cyclists must observe speed limit of 12km/h (jogger's speed). When overtaking pedestrians, cyclists must do so near a crawl; never surprise or scare pedestrians with high speed.<br /><br />I hope this becomes law. I've been beaten up by pedestrians when I edged past them. Why? Some cyclists way behind me rang their bells loudly and incessantly. I'm Singaporean. Yes, the cyclists behind are Chinese, but that's not the point. Remove the misunderstanding. Enact firm and clear laws.AbusedCyclistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-24110358146042358532010-07-18T22:57:22.465+08:002010-07-18T22:57:22.465+08:00im a biker myself and i feel that as a biker he or...im a biker myself and i feel that as a biker he or she should seriously think about walking pedestrians... like whether they will be shocked to see you zooming by without warning. That is why i make it a point to install a loud bell, flashing rear and front lights on my bike. Furthermore i advise all bikers to slow down to a walking pace when approaching a busstop.<br /><br />Biking can be safe and fun when you are considerate about other people's safetyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-42911874823106498882010-05-15T19:40:08.857+08:002010-05-15T19:40:08.857+08:00I'm a cyclist and I am very irritated by cycli...I'm a cyclist and I am very irritated by cyclists who cycle on the pedestrian pavement, especially those who ride very fast and ring their bell incessantly behind you. These people should have their bicycles confiscated! <br /><br />A lot of such cyclists are Chinese nationals as well! I wonder if there are a lot of coverage in the Chinese papers to reach out to these people too!Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771815800691337711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-41471364830138708662010-04-28T19:26:28.402+08:002010-04-28T19:26:28.402+08:00It may not sound nice but I think a simple campaig...It may not sound nice but I think a simple campaign is "ignore the bicycle bell" campaign.Back2Naturehttp://back2nature.blogspot.com/search/label/bicyclenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999911.post-21889787015133857192010-04-19T09:11:14.642+08:002010-04-19T09:11:14.642+08:00There has to be some safety campaign to educate cy...There has to be some safety campaign to educate cyclists on the right behaviour when on footpaths. Banning cycling on footpaths is not the right solution as most cyclists will not be able to handle cycling on the roads, where accidents are more likely to be severe or even fatal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com