BANGKOK, 23 July 2015 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has pushed ahead with its campaign to promote cycling in the capital.
The BMA said the focus of the campaign is to ensure cycling in Bangkok is safe for everyone. Measures will be implemented to reduce the use of cars and to stress the benefits of bicycles to travel around the capital.
More bike routes, including paths at Rattanakosin Island, have been built in line with the campaign. Barriers will also be set up to increase safety for cyclists.
The BMA will stage annual events such as Car-Free Day to encourage the use of public transport. Several major roads are usually closed to all motorized vehicles, so up to 20,000 cyclists can form a convoy and bike throughout Bangkok.
