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Cycle Lane chaos...

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On 11/19/2024 at 6:37 PM, richard_smith237 said:

Today I witnesses a staggering display of poor judgment, authorities have implemented a plan announced just last week to introduce cycle lanes on Bangkok’s roads - an idea that already raised eyebrows and has now created complete traffic chaos.

 

The chosen site for this trial of "urban innovation" is Prom-Chit Alley, a two-lane sub-soi connecting Sukhumvit 39 and Sukhumvit 33, home to popular establishments like L’Opera restaurant and Cocotte.

 

What was once a functional dual-lane road has now been reduced to a single lane, with the other coned off to create a dedicated cycle lane.

 

How are cyclists expected to even reach this lane? no one knows.

 

Today, the fallout was clearly visible with disruption turning horrific gridlock that spilled over onto Petchaburi and Sukhumvit roads leaving drivers stuck for hours.

 

Ironically, and somewhat predictably, the cycle lane itself already has become a haven not for cyclists; there are none, but for food carts and motorcycles, which now already occupy the space.

 

This ill-conceived scheme is nothing short of a masterclass in incompetence, transforming an already congested area into a traffic nightmare.

 

I'm astonished at the stupidity and complete lack of awareness of the impact this was going to cause to wider traffic patterns of an already heavily congested area.

 

 

The original announcement last week:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1343308-bangkok-plans-cycling-lanes-to-ease-congestion-in-key-districts/page/3/

 

FM91 Trafficpro's post (on Facebook - in Thai)

https://www.facebook.com/share/kYkuwfFTpd3wJMa4/?mibextid=WC7FNe

 

 

 

 

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Yes that's correct and fails to take into account that BKK motorists are generally respectful towrads cyclists and keep their distance (mainly becuase they are afraid of hitting them) Cyclists do not need their own lanes in Bangkok. It's quite safe and Thai motorists are used to slow moving traffic, their driving style is very predictable also. You just need to know what lane to be in and what part of the lane to be in at times, nothing more. 

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    I suspect they'll be removed tonight - residents in the area have complained massively.    I know a family who took 3+ hours to get home from school when it usually takes 40 mins - upset kid

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