Rough Ride
Was out with a friend yesterday.
Then we took a train back home. Guess what? I bumped into 2 proud owners of the foldies. For those who don't stay in Singapore, our land transport authority (LTA) has released a trial called "Fold It and Ride It" to approve foldies on our public transport officially.
Being keen to buy a foldie myself, I surfed the net to check out the general response from the public. Most felt they welcome the move, but the hours permitted on the train (only after peak hours) actually work against working adults who need to travel during office hours.
Personally, I feel it will certainly encourage more commuters to switch to cycling. Albeit the key issue in my opinon is thelack of space in train. Attached is the *picture of the recommended spot for parking the bikes in NEL trains limiting to the first and last carriages.
Your feedback or suggestions are welcome.
*Source url: http://www.mrbrown.com/blog/2008/05/folding-bikes-o.html
posted by Pfeiffer at
10:43 PM
2 Comments:
I suppose the move by LTA should be seen as an added convenience rather than the only option. I am sure there will be very few long time converts to cycling due to LTA making our transport bike friendly. I personally think that cycle should be seen as a legitimate alternative transportation means. When enough people do that, we would find that these added conveniences are good to have rather than essential for cycling.
I hope people like you who are on the verge of experimenting with cycling as part of your regular transport do so out of free will. Not because LTA or other groups are trying things out nor due to cost of transport / fuel. Your decision to cycle regardless of LTA's program is important for sustainable cycling community.
Actually, I do not concur to your point that "people cycle because they have the passion for biking".. Individuals do things for a couple of reasons. They include genuine interest to do so, experiment with something new, economic reasons, peer pressure, and the list goes on. But before more people are being introduce to biking or believing that it is feasible to bike on road (people like me, for instance), they have to be motivated or lured to make that 1st step! Am sure when more people are converted to cycling after discovering the joy and fun rather than just a cheaper transport alternative, it will boost the cycling community in the long run. Hopefully, it will also rub off LTA to introduce other plan/improve guidelines to make this sport/alternative mode of transport more safe and pleasant for more people. After all, aren't we all trying to be build a greener environment for all?
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