Darthrevan Supercharged November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 Pupils of a primary school in Sengkang chain their bicycles to railings as they are not allowed to park them in the school. Such attitudes need to change so people are encouraged to use bicycles for transport. More than 500 cities in the world have bicycle-sharing schemes. Singapore is not among them. Although the Government announced bold plans last month to build a staggering 700km of cycling paths by 2030 - the equivalent of cycling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and back - that alone will not make Singapore a cycling city. We have fallen behind other cities that actively promote cycling as a mode of transport. There are various reasons why we should pedal hard to catch up. Cycling is a green option that can be an efficient people-mover for transport planners. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/singapore-still-lacks-the-ride-stuff-20131109 ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 As long as there's no $$$ to collect, tak jalan one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyng 4th Gear November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 Here too hot to cycle. Most people rather take car, take mrt. Building any bicycle tracks would benefit mostly the prcs and banglas. And with their increasing numbers, even the spandex cyclists would be ousted. No go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 No money no talk. Reporter first day in Singapore ah? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 Now if we charge $20 road tax per bicycle, then we're talking. No money no talk, right? Thats the Singapore Inc. way 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitanic 6th Gear November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 (edited) i think sinkie scared loose face lah. even bankrupt also buy car. so govt no place importance here. Edited November 9, 2013 by Gitanic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maseratigood 5th Gear November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 i think sinkie scared loose face lah. even bankrupt also buy car. so govt no place importance here. Lead by example lor. When senior chenghoo langs can start using bicycles, the ppl will feel less no face to cycle. If ministers, sperm-secs etc set the example, it will then be easier to promote cycling. Here too hot to cycle. Most people rather take car, take mrt. Building any bicycle tracks would benefit mostly the prcs and banglas. And with their increasing numbers, even the spandex cyclists would be ousted. No go. Other cities have hot summers, cold winters yet they still have share-a-bike scheme in addition to a large cycling population. Technically speaking bicycles can be easily fitted with a overhead shield against direct hot noon sun. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 If everyone ride bicycle, no one take bus n mrt, cannot le later smrt lose money 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic November 9, 2013 Share November 9, 2013 Lead by example lor. When senior chenghoo langs can start using bicycles, the ppl will feel less no face to cycle. If ministers, sperm-secs etc set the example, it will then be easier to promote cycling. Other cities have hot summers, cold winters yet they still have share-a-bike scheme in addition to a large cycling population. Technically speaking bicycles can be easily fitted with a overhead shield against direct hot noon sun. Even thought they have hot summer, but mostly low humility. So will not sweat even at 35deg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged November 9, 2013 Author Share November 9, 2013 Even thought they have hot summer, but mostly low humility. So will not sweat even at 35deg agreed on this..the humidity(humidex rating) is the main factor influencing many people's decision..and another important factor which many people who lives in Sinkapor ignores is UV index..which is harmful to skin and eyes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 crazy har...u know how much the government gonna lose if most of us cycle.....rd tax...petrol tax...erp...carpark charges....coe and not to mention the taxes incurred when the car just rolls into our soil. The taxes for having the privilege of owning and using a car can drive the economy of a small country. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 looks like taken outside of Rivervale Pri. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 crazy har...u know how much the government gonna lose if most of us cycle.....rd tax...petrol tax...erp...carpark charges....coe and not to mention the taxes incurred when the car just rolls into our soil. The taxes for having the privilege of owning and using a car can drive the economy of a small country. true......but I'm sure our beri creative garment will come out with new taxes and charges to cover the "short fall" if that happens...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 true......but I'm sure our beri creative garment will come out with new taxes and charges to cover the "short fall" if that happens...... ya they are good at that...wont be surprise if they start putting erp for bicycle when too many are cycling....they will gibe reasoning like too many bikes on the road making cycling speed drop to a crawl....then they will increase mrt/bus fare saying our transportation will be made world crass. They really can one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipan49 3rd Gear November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 crazy har...u know how much the government gonna lose if most of us cycle.....rd tax...petrol tax...erp...carpark charges....coe and not to mention the taxes incurred when the car just rolls into our soil. The taxes for having the privilege of owning and using a car can drive the economy of a small country. Need to take into account the cost of building and maintaining roads. New expressways are around S$1bn/km. And then you have the maintenance of the roads. And then the cost of jams to business. And so on. So need to consider why such revenue collection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maseratigood 5th Gear November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 (edited) Even thought they have hot summer, but mostly low humility. So will not sweat even at 35degAgree that our climate is hot n humid and I am always sweaty n sticky staying out door. Maybe simple gadgets like bicycle fan, built-in foldable light weight sun shield/shade etc can be fitted to reduce such discomfort!? Our 'extreme' climate may need such inexpensive solutions. Need to take into account the cost of building and maintaining roads. New expressways are around S$1bn/km. And then you have the maintenance of the roads. And then the cost of jams to business. And so on. So need to consider why such revenue collection. Aiya, most if not all cities also need to build n maintain their roads. But they dont charge COEs, ARF, ERP etc to raise money to do it! Edited November 10, 2013 by Maseratigood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maseratigood 5th Gear November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 agreed on this..the humidity(humidex rating) is the main factor influencing many people's decision..and another important factor which many people who lives in Sinkapor ignores is UV index..which is harmful to skin and eyes Oh no, please dont imply xmm must cover up their thighs / legs, arms, upper chests, ...... no more short skirts or short pants!!!?? If everyone ride bicycle, no one take bus n mrt, cannot le later smrt lose money Wrong liao! MRT can also have carriages for bicycles!!! And maybe charge the person extra 10 or 20 cents! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic November 10, 2013 Share November 10, 2013 We have fallen behind other cities that actively promote cycling as a mode of transport. There are various reasons why we should pedal hard to catch up. One mini-star had said : 'we have First Class World Transport system" and so why should we need bicycles ... Our bicycles are connected to most parks and not to CBD and your office .... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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