People on PCN

Recently there have been quite a debate between cyclists and pedestrians going on even ministers are mulling on setting speed limits or reinstate licencing. While I have a lot of arguments for cyclists, I choose to be neutral. The following describes what is the best behavior for both cyclists and pedestrians.

Cyclists

1. Should realize that pedestrians are not well educated on the use of PCN. They treat it like part of a park thus walks without looking out for traffic. So be patient and be alert.

2. Should realize that high cycling speed could cause serious injuries to pedestrians during accidents. So slow down please when there are pedestrians around. Go on the road if you are a speedster in need of speed. PCN is not just for cycling.

3. Should realize that children are ignorant of your presence. Be extra careful when approaching them (especially from behind).

4. Should not be rude to other users as they have the same right as you to use PCN.

5. Should use voice communication as it will unlikely startle pedestrians unlike ringing the bell.

6. Speed if you want if the PCN is deserted. Just be aware that there are blind corners and other speedsters around. PCN is originally designed for pedestrians only.

7. Should realize that even adults may misbehave especially when they are looking at their handphones. They can't hear you if they have earpieces on or having a nice time talking. After all they are enjoying the walk.

8. Should realize that it does not make you a second class user. By being courteous and giving way to others, it makes you a higher class user than them. Yes, you could not cycle smoothly but it ensures that you reach your destination without incident. Think of others rather than concentrate on yourself.

9. If there is a marking for cycling path on PCN, please use it. Nevermind if pedestrians tends to go on cycling path. That problem is a general education issue.

10. Be aware that there are some learners cyclists on PCN. Their balancing are bad. They don't signal. Their control of the bicycle are feeble. Do be understanding as you at one time also behave exactly the same as them.

11. Keep a reasonable gap between you and others. You expect cars to give you 1.5M space. Do it the same to pedestrians.

12. Cycling in a group may be fun but if you cause inconvenience to others. It is bad.

Pedestrians

1. There is no rule on using PCN. NParks does have a basic guide line. KEEP LEFT!

2. Should realize that pedestrians are not the only users. There are cyclists which travel much faster than you.

3. Should look out for fast traffic when making turns or change direction. Others does not have telepathic senses to know what you are doing.

4. When you give way to others please keep left instead of some right and some left making it difficult for cyclists to go pass you.

5. Avoid blocking the complete route when walking in groups. There are faster PCN users who can overtake you easily.

6. Always hold the hand of your children when walking on PCN. They won't know the danger of fast moving vehicles and they won't look out for them.

7. Walk your children/dogs on your left instead of on the right while keeping left. It is safer.

8. Stop playing on PCN. It is for walking. Sudden moves may invite accidents as there will not be ample time for cyclists to react.

9. Stop looking at your handphone or listen to music unless you are just walking straight without crossing any path.

10. Zebra crossing on PCN are supposed to be safe. Don't assume. Look out for errant cyclists.

11. If there are markings on the path separating cycling and walking. Please use the walking path.

If everybody plays their part, there will be minimal arguments or accidents. I won't say there will be no accidents as there is no way you can prevent it. Under unforseen circumstances, accidents do happen.