LTA to allow on-road cycling in Seletar on Sundays at designated hours; netizens highlight concerns on errant road users

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Wednesday (Aug 31) that a new dedicated Sunday Cycling Lane will be introduced along West Camp Road.

LTA said in a Facebook post that beginning Oct 16, 2022, “smoother rides” can be expected at the new cycling lane.

The cycling lane is demarcated by solid blue lines and can only be used by buses and cyclists every Sunday from 5 am to 11 am.

The trial period will take place for about six months, said LTA. Motorists, personal mobility device users, and pedestrians are not allowed on the cycling lanes during operating hours, added LTA.

The agency reminded the public to “always adhere to traffic rules and be aware of your surroundings to ride safe and stay safe.”

Netizens commended the initiative, although highlighted certain concerns, such as proper enforcement to minimize errant road users.

“I think this is a great initiative, but it must work both ways,” said Facebook user Herbert Wee, adding that if a vehicle enters this special lane, the driver will bear full responsibility for any mishaps.

“So, at the same token, cyclists that go out of this lane marking and get into any mishap should bear full responsibilities too. Drivers or riders can’t always be at the shortened end of the stick.”

One Sor Lee commented, “LTA, you have forgotten to spell out to cyclists what will be the penalty for straying out of their entitled lane. Vehicles entering the entitled lanes for cyclists will be easily and video recorded by these riders. How are you going to even recognize these riders?”

Others noted this was a step forward to becoming a car-lite society. /TISG

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