Free safety course for cyclists, e-scooter users extended
28 Jan 2019|917 views
A free safety course launched last year for cyclists and e-scooter users is being extended to the end of this year after proving popular.
The 90-minute theory and practical programme is made up of four modules - pre-journey preparation, infrastructure familiarisation, skills training and the rules and code of conduct. It also includes a training circuit which is designed to simulate scenarios when riding on paths.
Participants have come from the community, schools and corporate organisations, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The extension of the subsidised course was announced by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health Lam Pin Min at an appreciation event held on Saturday (26 January) to recognise the efforts of the volunteers in the Active Mobility Patrol (AMP).
Both the AMP scheme and the SRP are part of the LTA's efforts to encourage safe and harmonious sharing of paths. Under the AMP scheme, volunteer teams conduct self-organised patrols in their own community to educate users on the rules and code of conduct under the Active Mobility Act.
The scheme is currently run by more than 1,000 volunteers forming 62 teams islandwide - 25% more volunteers than it had last July.
In his speech, Dr. Lam shared how the Braddell Heights AMP team regularly organises outreach programmes to educate fellow residents on safe riding practices.
"Over time, the team saw a marked improvement in how cyclists and Personal Mobility Device riders share paths safely with other path users in the Braddell Heights constituency," said Dr. Lam.
Dr. Lam also mentioned that AMP volunteers play a crucial role in encouraging pedestrians and active mobility users to share paths graciously. "It is often the friendly words of advice and gentle reminders that leave the greatest impression and positively influence a person's behaviour," Dr. Lam added.
A free safety course launched last year for cyclists and e-scooter users is being extended to the end of this year after proving popular.
The 90-minute theory and practical programme is made up of four modules - pre-journey preparation, infrastructure familiarisation, skills training and the rules and code of conduct. It also includes a training circuit which is designed to simulate scenarios when riding on paths.
Participants have come from the community, schools and corporate organisations, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The extension of the subsidised course was announced by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health Lam Pin Min at an appreciation event held on Saturday (26 January) to recognise the efforts of the volunteers in the Active Mobility Patrol (AMP).
Both the AMP scheme and the SRP are part of the LTA's efforts to encourage safe and harmonious sharing of paths. Under the AMP scheme, volunteer teams conduct self-organised patrols in their own community to educate users on the rules and code of conduct under the Active Mobility Act.
The scheme is currently run by more than 1,000 volunteers forming 62 teams islandwide - 25% more volunteers than it had last July.
In his speech, Dr. Lam shared how the Braddell Heights AMP team regularly organises outreach programmes to educate fellow residents on safe riding practices.
"Over time, the team saw a marked improvement in how cyclists and Personal Mobility Device riders share paths safely with other path users in the Braddell Heights constituency," said Dr. Lam.
Dr. Lam also mentioned that AMP volunteers play a crucial role in encouraging pedestrians and active mobility users to share paths graciously. "It is often the friendly words of advice and gentle reminders that leave the greatest impression and positively influence a person's behaviour," Dr. Lam added.
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