Today I read that 1 cyclist was killed last Friday and 2 other cyclists were seriously injured. 2 of these accidents involved lorries. Sometimes I wonder how many deaths must it take for people to realise that:
1) The person you cursed in the car for delaying you is a human with loved ones and life ahead of him or her. If you are in a bus, lorry or car, you are nothing more than just a regular person who are similar to him/her on the bicycle
2) Cycling is dangerous in Singapore.
3) The government has a responsibility and obligation to provide for cyclists as cycling is slowly becoming a recognised mode of transport for a lot of people and not a mere hobby anymore. It's not only about educating the public, it's also about creating the space and infrastructure for it. Singapore is a small country but it does not mean that Singapore cannot be made to allow safe cycling by allowing cycling lanes or designate such lanes during offpeak hours. Will the government listen? Well, perhaps not as the decision makers are driving any way.
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