BKK to Promote Bike Riding to Save Energy

**zehner** · 18th June 2008 10:20

Bangkok to promote bike riding to save energy

BANGKOK, June 17 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) -- the Thai capital's 'city hall' -- is planning dedicated bicycle lanes in congested business areas and plans to launch bicycle operating licenses to promote safe bike riding and to save energy.
Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayodhin said that 1.2-metre bike lanes are being included in new landscaping plans for business areas, especially connecting Sathorn and Rama IV.
The BMA says it plans to encourage Bangkokians to use bicycles and will work with the national government's Land Transport Department to issue bicycle licenses to encourage drivers to ride their bikes safely.
Mr. Apirak said he would launch a bicycle campaign at Lumpini Park on Wednesday.
He added that city hall will coordinate with the national government's Fine Arts Department to conduct a survey around Rattanakosin Island, the old city area for conservation of historic sites.

City hall will also work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to acquire advice and expertise on the conservation of historic sites.
The BMA will also designate special routes for Buddhists to offer food to monks on their morning rounds, and intends to beautify business and tourist areas in the Silom and Sathorn central business district. (TNA)

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**8ball** · 18th June 2008 10:26

Ammabout 2 buy one meself like innit

**zehner** · 18th June 2008 10:28

with the stabliser wheels i hope ringo?

**8ball** · 18th June 2008 10:30

Golf course paddy

I'm no loony

Oil hav 2 leave for work a lot earlier like

strap all me books on da back

wear cool cloze

ai-ite,,,,

**zehner** · 18th June 2008 10:39

Originally Posted by 8ball

Golf course

bike on the golf course>? didn't think that would be allowed

this whole "bike lane" jazz is a right farce. i've cycled here for a couple of years and it's a complete waste of time trying to go anywhere on any of the lanes. blocked by cars, motorcycles and food stalls and a very good way to get knocked over by drivers who can't see you coming up to the intersections

lumpini won't let you ride around anyways after 4.30 or 5 due to all the runners

**8ball** · 18th June 2008 10:42

I havn figured out how 2 av "sex-on-da-way-home" yet,,,,,, on a bike

shit,,,,I may av 2 keep me ride after all

**LeedsLeedsLeeds** · 18th June 2008 11:00

Some might say that shagging a really skinny lass is like riding a bike so you get it for free whenever you want it.... innit?

**robitusson** · 18th June 2008 11:11

Motorbike lanes might be a better idea. I don't see how encouraging even more vehicles onto the road and dividing up the already overfilled roads further is going to alleviate the traffic.

Bikeriding's just not in the culture enough to warrant lanes.

Why not get some of those one person in the vehicle cars off the road? Charge people who drive in their car alone to use Phetburi and Sukhumvit roads at peak hours.

**8ball** · 18th June 2008 11:18

Originally Posted by LeedsLeedsLeeds

Some might say that shagging a really skinny lass is like riding a bike so you get it for free whenever you want it.... innit?

Jeeeeeeeeeziz H Christ

Frodo,,,,,if that's wot u think,,,,,u need therapy

we'll start as soon as u move 2 Bangers

I'll take u under me wing innit

show u the way

Originally Posted by robitusson

Motorbike lanes might be a better idea

robi,,,,,,,u crack me up innit

**LeedsLeedsLeeds** · 18th June 2008 11:20

I said some might say m8, I prefer ironing boards meself.

**zehner** · 18th June 2008 11:22

i ride on the road regardless of whether there's a "bike" lane or not. much safer

**LeedsLeedsLeeds** · 18th June 2008 11:25

There are bike lanes all around Surat on all the highways and minor roads too, but none in the city, so it's fairly safe and enjoyable riding down here.

**8ball** · 18th June 2008 11:27

I jus wanna b clear

I do not shag bikes

**robitusson** · 18th June 2008 11:28

Originally Posted by zehner

i ride on the road regardless of whether there's a "bike" lane or not. much safer

I can't see motorists respecting a bike lane here and keeping it clear for cyclists when they don't even respect the pavement for pedestrians.

Is this bike lane idea ridiculous? Yes.