“Almost hit an elderly” — Resident puzzled on why cyclists still cycle along overhead bridges despite the display of clear signs to dismount

SINGAPORE: “Why are cyclists allowed to cycle along an overhead bridge (nearly) causing an accident to an elderly person?” This was the complaint made public by a Facebook user on Monday (Oct 28).

In a post, the user shared a photo and video of the location of the alleged incident where cyclists nearly collided with an elderly individual.

“Two foreigners cycled along and down the bridge, and due to the momentum created by the downward slope, one cyclist slipped and almost hit an elderly.  This is despite the display of clear signs to dismount the bicycles,” he wrote.

The writer then called on the relevant authorities to “Please do some enforcement as the stretch of walk is often busy with pedestrians.”

The incident was said to have occurred on Monday morning (Oct 28) along the overhead bridge, which is located above East Coast Park.

Many Singaporeans shared their two cents on such matters in response to the incident posted in a complaint group.

Interestingly, next year, in July 2025, new rules for bikes and kick scooters will be enforced.

According to a recent article by Channel News Asia, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that bicycles and non-motorised PMDs will no longer be allowed on footpaths adjacent to cycling lanes.

The LTA is also set on turning the footpaths into paths exclusively for pedestrians. While there will be an adjustment period, the enforcement of the new rules is set to begin in July 2025.

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