Cyclists and Pedestrians - Footpaths

Cowbaycowboo SG

bottomline it's not whether cyclists should be allowed on walkways anot, we singaporean are just not cultured no matter how well we live. many of us are obnoxious, think ourselves are big fuck, think we are one grade better than others, think we are always right, think we always got logic, think we lang par bigger than others, kenna bump abit or kenna blocked a bit like end of the world....typcially a bunch of whiners, self-centred cowbaycowboos

CannyOng SG

If I am the cyclist, I will acknowledge that Mr Seto has the right of way on footpaths. I will dismount from my bike, push it past Mr Seto, and ride on. When I am dismounted, I am no longer a cyclist, just a fellow pedestrian pushing a bike. Mr Seto has no reason to be antagonistic to me, and he has no reason (and no right) to block my way.

But there wouldn't be people like Mr Johnny Seto in the first place if cyclists refrain from sounding their bells incessantly (and oft times unnecessarily), and if they just say a simple "thank you" when a pedestrian make way for them.

Don't do that. If u dismount and push the bike together, u will occupy more space and make walking difficult for pedestrain. U shall stop pedal,continue seat on yr bike and bring down yr foot. Use yr foot to slowly push yr bike pass the pedestrian. First, u will not off balance easily. Second , u will make more space for the walking pedestrian. Third,by using foot to push yr bike, yr speed is slow and less threatening to walking pedestrian. Finally remember to say ' Thank You ' to all pedestrian who make an effort to give u way!

khk SG

Singaporeans are the only ones who cycle, dun forget tt 1/4 of the population is made up of foreigners. Not to discriminate, and , it seemed from personal observation that most cyclists who cycle like they have the right of the way of pedestrian walkways are foreigners, probably becos of their lack of knowledge of the law down here. there are also local youths who like to speed and cycle aggressively.

personally do not advocate banning of cycling, but cyclists have greater responsibility and recognise who has the right of the way.

pedestrians are at more risk in such situations and suffer in any of such conflicts. a pedestrian cannot try to stop a cyclist to tell him/her that cycling is not allowed, while not giving way like Mr Seto did, will be dangerous.

building cycling paths will inccur high costs given that it is still not a common mode of transport. Dun forget there have been attempts in the past to promote this alternative mode of transport, for example the bicycle rental service in Bukit Batok (once sponsored by Singtel if I'm not wrong). These are implemented but not well received. given the increasingly jialat crowding situation in public transport, cycling should be more actively promoted.

MyPillowTalks SG

Everything will go fine if cyclist slow down when there are approaching pedestrians

Bicycles vs human= most bruises

Bicycle vs car= death or paralyse

oxford mushroom SG

i cant stand pedestrains who think they own the pathway. i like to zoom straight at pesdestrains who block me intentionally. then we see who is stronger .

One little kick at your wheels and you will know who is stronger

ndmmxiaomayi SG

This thing will never end as long as either is not willing to give way. In our case, both parties are not willing.

Cowbaycowboo SG

in fact i find FT cyclist more considerate.....like the banglas would slow behind you and let you know they are passing....not like stoopid locals speeding past from behind you without any warning freaking the hell out of u

mancha SG

This thing will never end as long as either is not willing to give way. In our case, both parties are not willing.

Its not the parties, its the society.

This ugliness permeates all over Singapore. In the Hawker Centres, Food Courts, roads, footpaths, shopping malls, supermarkets, theatres, concert halls, cinemas, all over.

This thing will never end. Singaporeans are famous in South East Asia for poor manners.

Deino SG

Healthy living? Then you can opt for walking or jogging what. I do know people who jog/walk to work.

I worked near Lau Pat Sat and this colleague jog to work from Bt Merah. How's that?

That wouldn't be "healthy"....that would be inappropriate especially to work....unless their office has a bathroom or something....besides....who in the world would want to tire out before they even start working.....

QX179R SG

and not forgetting the sweaty look & smell that will greet others in the same office too..

Deino SG

got one time i cycle, then an old lady came out from the side...bloodyhell i had to break using my legs coz the bike brakes won't stop them in time.....nabei she can walk slowly somemore

Deino SG

and not forgetting the sweaty look & smell that will greet others in the same office too..

ya lor.....it definitely wouldn't look professional......

digicharat SG

cyclist should give way to pedestrian on the pavement just like how car have to give way to the cyclist if they were on the same lane of the road.

BadzMaro SG

Roads are for cars.

yamizi SG

Excuses, excuses and excuses =)

Or are you trying to say that it's okay to tire out after cycling as compare to jog/walk?

Hoho.

I often see quite a handful of people cycle to work around my office. Most of them perspire a lot too.

My office does have a bathroom.

Deino SG

Excuses, excuses and excuses =)

Or are you trying to say that it's okay to tire out after cycling as compare to jog/walk?

Hoho.

I often see quite a handful of people cycle to work around my office. Most of them perspire a lot too.

My office does have a bathroom.

well, cycling is more easier and less tiresome than jogging.....its no excuse please.......

weewee SG

i cant stand pedestrains who think they own the pathway. i like to zoom straight at pesdestrains who block me intentionally. then we see who is stronger .

that's where you are wrong. The pedestrains have the advantage over the cyclist. How fast can a cyclist ride? I remember once a friend of mine and another guy was arguing.

The other guy who was the cyclist decide to zoom straight at my friend. My friend easily sidesteps and then kick off his bicycle, causing the cyclist to lose balance and fall off. Bruises were everywhere. A scuffle continues after that until we finally separate the two of them.

Fact is, the pedestrains have the advantage over the cyclists.

oreotree SG

cannot cycle one leh, wait the cyclist noob knock down little kids how? if knock me never mind larx at most bike spoil nia

purpledragon84 SG

How fast can a cyclist ride?

are u kidding me? have u even been rammed by a bicycle before? they dun even need to be at top speed.. just normal speed with no intention to slow down can give u enuf problems..

y do we have to worry about bicycles coming from behind and knocking us down when we are walking? u wanna cycle, go ahead, but when u see ppl, u slow down, not ring the bell like nobody's business..

798 SG

Roads are for cars.

n bicycles too.

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