Budget 2019
Of all the goodies announced, this one elicits two opposing reactions from Singaporeans:
Sometimes, I really wonder why
E-scooter rider: A ridiculously short eight months and seven weeks' jail.
Victim: Now needs help with basic functions such as standing, walking and showering. FOR LIFE.
And, as if that is not enough, LTA has invited MORE e-scooter companies
to operate in public areas and on walkways in Singapore:
Seriously, WHAT THE HELL'S WRONG WITH LTA?
Oxymoron
Feb 3, 2019
Lack of convenience is the main reason why commuters do not walk more,
but transport planners are hoping to coax them to use their legs,
by exploring ways to make walking more enjoyable.
Besides building sheltered walkways, planting more greenery and having rest stops,
as well as things to look at and do along the way, are some of the possibilities
being looked into, Senior Minister of State for Transport Janil Puthucheary
told The Sunday Times in a recent interview.
"We want to find ways that we can re-engineer our towns, our roads,
(and) roadside spaces to make walking more pleasant for people an
give people the choice to walk as an option," he said.
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It's quite amusing that after approving the use of e-scooters
(and soon -- horror of horrors -- shared e-scooters) on walkways,
the authorities are now trying to make people walk more!
but transport planners are hoping to coax them to use their legs,
by exploring ways to make walking more enjoyable.
Besides building sheltered walkways, planting more greenery and having rest stops,
as well as things to look at and do along the way, are some of the possibilities
being looked into, Senior Minister of State for Transport Janil Puthucheary
told The Sunday Times in a recent interview.
"We want to find ways that we can re-engineer our towns, our roads,
(and) roadside spaces to make walking more pleasant for people an
give people the choice to walk as an option," he said.
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It's quite amusing that after approving the use of e-scooters
(and soon -- horror of horrors -- shared e-scooters) on walkways,
the authorities are now trying to make people walk more!
These things are nothing but trouble
Feb 04, 2019:
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