Sembawang resident slams reckless cyclists, mobility device users for endangering pregnant wife
A Sembawang resident is fed up with the careless usage of mobility devices and bicycles along pedestrian walkways.
Stomper Ang is further frustrated with what he feels is a lack of enforcement to tackle the issue at Sembawang Park Alley.
He said: "Despite my repeated feedback to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the situation continues to deteriorate."
Ang filed a report to LTA on March 15, 2024, and again on June 10, 2025, attaching photos that show bicycles lined up by the side of the pedestrian walkway.
"Riders behave arrogantly, refusing to give way to pedestrians and treating the pathways as their exclusive domain," he said.
"This reckless conduct has endangered my pregnant wife on multiple occasions, forcing her to dodge fast-approaching riders.
"I have personally had to intervene to prevent collisions with underage riders and cyclists riding fixie bikes without brakes, who nearly hit my wife at traffic lights and walkway."
Even more troubling to Ang was the illegal parking of bicycles along walkways to the MRT station.
"These bicycles block the narrow walkways and reduce space for pedestrians and riders alike," he explained.
"This persistent obstruction forces users into unsafe situations, yet there is no visible enforcement."
Ang felt that the situation has worsened over time, while significantly affecting the safety of other residents.
"If laws and regulations prohibit illegal bicycle parking, why is there no enforcement in practice?" he asked.
"This inaction effectively enables riders to disregard rules and ignore the safety of others."
In response to Ang's report on June 10, LTA said it does not install any form of physical barriers to keep paths barrier-free for all users.
The reply read: "To enhance safety, we will implement safety measures to slow down morning users approaching the station.
"There are existing signs to remind cyclists to park their bikes at designated locations."
Additionally, LTA confirmed there are ongoing works to increase bike parking facilities at Sembawang MRT station which are targeted to be completed by this year.
LTA is also working on educational banners to be placed along the columns, and has deployed enforcement officers to deter indiscriminate parking.
The situation will continue to be monitored.
View LTA's response to Ang's March 2024 report in the gallery.
