Naysayer ask Marlboro Tan to stop wayang on Cycling trial

[Apollo]

July 5, 2008

Why extend bike trial when it's a done deal?

WHY extend the cycling-on-footpath trial in Tampines?

 

Last Tuesday, the Minister for National Development, Mr Mah Bow Tan, announced a six-month extension of the trial ('Reckless cyclists in Tampines face penalties').

 

The trial, which started more than one year ago, allows cyclists to pedal on the town's footpaths, an act which is supposedly forbidden elsewhere in Singapore.

 

Mr Mah added that, while the majority of residents responded well to the trial, it will be extended so more can be done to ensure that cyclists and pedestrians have an easier time on footpaths, for instance, widening footpaths and educating footpath users and cyclists.

 

It is clear that much extra work is being done just to accommodate cyclists on footpaths so as to produce a successful trial.

 

As the conclusion is clearly foregone, I see no merit whatsoever in wasting more time agonising over the trial results six months later.

 

The reality on the ground is that all over Singapore, cyclists are already riding on footpaths, with the authorities taking no enforcement action.

 

Let us not kid ourselves.

 

Why don't we go ahead and spend money widening all the footpaths in Singapore for the benefit of both footpath users and cyclists?

 

Cheang Peng Wah

 

http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Sto...ory_254804.html

 

 

This feller is guud opposition material...

[Gilgamesh]

The commentor missed one point - in silly "G" jobs that hv big name but really zor-bor-lan, extension of trial means => more manpower/ expert needed to conduct trial => more budget needed => more $$$ into dunno who's pocket liao......

[Ultramega]

http://www.usachinashenyang.com/Bio-PengWah.asp

 

Is it this guy? High flyer ex-civil servant leh.

Edited July 5, 2008 by Ultramega

[Fitvip]

Aiyah, don't have to waste time lah! Just say that it is successful enough liao! Why trial entended again and again? Who monitor the results? What they do must be successful right?

The fact is they have lost control over cyclists liao! So, might as well legalise it!

The Ang Mo's wife also said something on tb!

Edited July 5, 2008 by Fitvip

[Apollo]

must b some L337 objecting it...

 

hv to trial until they accept

[Fitvip]

Drag long looong until people got fed up, bo chap liao, and then say Most ppl accept the idea liao!

[Apollo]

the real wayang pardee mah

[Fitvip]

How to introduce something which is not successful? Cannot right? Mati2 must win ma!

[Jayq]

Dunno they reject for what ELITE also nv walk on paveway one.