Cyclist wants his own lane..

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An honorable member of the Coffee Shop Has Just Posted the Following:

What are plans for cyclists on Changi Coast Road?

I READ with concern the road expansion plans outlined in the article, "Major roadworks to cater to Changi's T5" (May 25).

Has due consideration been given to the safety of vulnerable users of Changi Coast Road?

The road is used heavily by recreational cyclists all days of the week. On weekends especially, one will see many groups of cyclists at all hours of the day, even before the break of dawn.

At the moment, the massive volume of heavy vehicular traffic bound for Terminal 5 uses Tanah Merah Coast Road to enter the construction site.
With the removal of Changi Coast Road, this means recreational cyclists will be diverted to Tanah Merah Coast Road, creating a highly dangerous mix of heavy vehicular traffic and cyclists.

The expansion of Xilin Avenue also creates further danger for cyclists in the Tampines/Simei area when accessing/exiting the Changi East area.

With so many additional lanes of vehicular traffic planned, and the inevitable increase in vehicle speeds, do the authorities have plans to provide segregated on-road bicycle lanes to ensure the safety of the cyclists?

What is the replacement plan for the park connector that currently runs parallel to Changi Coast Road?

Boo Choon Meng


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