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Provide more space for use of two-wheelers

I have been reading the Voices letters on the issue of electric bicycles, and in my view, the real issue is about space.

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Thomas Wong Kum Meng

I have been reading the Voices letters on the issue of electric bicycles, and in my view, the real issue is about space.

More should be done to provide space for those who want to use the two-wheelers, especially when the destination is two or three blocks away. Perhaps clear marking on footpaths would be helpful.

Secondly, Singaporeans should learn to be patient and to accept a higher population density. When it gets crowded, both cyclists and pedestrians should respect each other’s right of way and give way wherever possible. It boils down to courtesy.

We should not demonise any category of vehicles as hazardous. It is the manner of usage of such vehicles that counts.

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