Fewer accidents involving cyclists between 2008 & 2011

[Darthrevan]

The total number of accidents involving cyclists has gone down by 17 per cent between 2008 and last year.

 

But every fatality is still one too many, said Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, as he revealed these numbers in response to MPs' questions.

 

With this in mind, the Transport Ministry is undertaking a number of initiatives to make it safer for cyclists, he said.

 

New dedicated cycling paths are being built in seven neighbourhoods to separate cyclists from motorists and pedestrians, and the ministry is looking to link these intra-town cycling paths so that cyclists can commute between towns.

 

To boost education in cycling safety, the Land Transport Authority will make new "Intra-Town Cycling" handbook available soon. It lists good cycling etiquette and safety tips for cycling.

 

The Traffic Police and Home Affairs Ministry are also studying measures to inculcate a safe road-sharing mindset among motorists and cyclists, and are reviewing cycling penalties to ensure that they reflect the severity of the offences.

 

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/microsites/par...d-2011-20120910

 

 

[Fd60]

i bet 90% of the cyclist are not evenn singaporean