More bicycle lanes in the pipeline
All major roads and highways in Penang will have dedicated bicycle lanes, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
He said the state government was giving special attention to complete the lanes on these thoroughfares by 2020.
He said among the routes where such lanes would be created were from Seri Tanjung Pinang in Tanjong Tokong to Bayan Baru, and from Tanjung Bungah to Teluk Bahang. Lim said existing roads would be expanded if necessary.
He also said there would be dedicated bicycle lanes along the proposed 6.5km undersea tunnel from Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam in Butterworth.
On the death of cyclist Khaw Chun Kok, who was killed in a road accident in Mount Erskine last Saturday, Lim said it was a loss to the state as Khaw was one of the early proponents of bicycle lanes in Penang.
He said Khaw relentlessly pursued the goal of pushing for such lanes on major roads in the state which has become a reality over the last few years.
“We have lost an ardent cyclist who could be seen in every cycling event and took the lead in promoting the healthy sport,” he said after paying his last respects at Khaw’s wake at the United Hokkien Cemetery in Paya Terubong on Tuesday.
Lim, who is Air Putih assemblyman, gave a RM1,000 donation to Khaw’s widow Teoh Bee Imm from his constituency fund.
Khaw, 64, died some 20 minutes after an accident with a motorcycle which was turning out from Jalan Evergreen 4 at 6.30am on Saturday. He was then cycling along Mount Erskine Road to Batu Ferringhi. Khaw, from Air Itam, was cremated yesterday after his funeral at the Paya Terubong funeral parlour.
Among the places where bicycle lanes have already been built is from Queensbay Mall to George Town.
Source: StarProperty.my
Please build bicycle lanes in the industrial zones as well. Some will say only Banglas ride bicycle to work, but guess what, they are people too.
I would cycle to work if it is safer. Dedicated-lane safe.
Please make road lane markings clearer
Penang has roads which finish halfway and merge into one lane without any warning to the motorists. This is dangerous practice and allows people to undertake or cut into your driving path
Does Malaysia have highway codes ?
Do drivers use them ?
Do road planners use them?
Penang roads are becoming dangerous by the day from mad drivers and motorcyclists
They triple park everywhere they can
Why is the Penang government not making money from these arrogant drivers and clamp them on the spot ?
This will teach them to be good considerate drivers
Hit them hard below the belt or their pockets
This tactic will sure work !!
Please get the clampers out at every makan stalls and at pantai road where the banks are
Penang young people are getting lazy and inconsiderate
Teach them hard – sting them