The bicycle lanes were supposed to undergo a six-month trial period beginning mid-January this year. A welcome initiativeIn November last year, Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa announced the plan to convert underused motorcycle lanes in Putrajaya into bicycle lanes in a bid to make it a cycling-friendly city. Putrajaya Cycling Association secretary Mohd Saiful Abdul Jalil, who is also the Malaysian National Cycling Federation vice-president, said it was high time bicycle lanes and cycling facilities were provided in the administrative capital, as its well-paved roads and central location were attracting many cyclists, including professional racers. “At the same time, much importance must be given to educating cyclists about cycling ethics and motorists about road-sharing,” he added. Mohd Saiful said there would be two types of bicycle lanes – under-used motorcycle lanes converted into bicycle lanes, and shared lanes with other road users.

Source: The Star July 23, 2021 22:52 UTC