BANGKOK, 31 October 2014 – Mr. Jumpol Sampaopol, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, led BMA ranking officials to inspect the city’s bicycle lanes around Rattanakosin Island to collect information for use in the improvement of those lanes.
The Deputy Governor said that there were many complaints about unsafe bicycle lanes due to unclear signposts and rough surface of the lanes which can cause accidents.
Mr. Jumpol said Bangkok aims to encourage the use of bicycle lanes by adding more lanes and make it easier for users to distinguish bicycle lanes from normal lanes.
The BMA has also instructed its offices such as the Traffic and Transportation Department, the Public Works Department and the Drainage and Sewerage Department, to improve manhole lids for smooth riding.
Moreover, the BMA will also seek cooperation from the Metropolitan Police Bureau to issue regulations prohibiting all types of vehicles, particularly tour coaches, from parking in bicycle lanes. He said new parking lots for coaches will be provided by Bangkok.
Mr. Jumpol said the adjustment of bicycle routes will also be implemented and is expected to be completed by the end of December 2014.
