Suvarnabhumi Airport will reopen its biking lane on Dec 26

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Suvarnabhumi Airport will reopen its biking lane on Dec 26



SAMUT PRAKAN, 23 December 2015, (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi International Airport will reopen its bicycle lane, or 'Sky Lane,' on Saturday.

The Sky Lane had been closed for renovation since June 8th, 2015. Airport of Thailand Chairman Prasong Poonthanet said it has been given a face-lift, complete with added facilities. The lane's surface had been reinforced and smoothened, with reflective surface markings to help cyclists traveling at night. The parking lot for Sky Lane users has also been expanded to accommodate roughly 1,500 cars.

Mr. Prasong said a new system reads information from a person's national ID card and dispenses a snap bracelet that acts as a permit for the Sky Lane. Those interested can register for free at the entrance of the bicycle lane. The AOT Chairman also indicated that the airport plans to upgrade the bracelets to work as cash cards in the future.

The Sky Lane will be opened for the public on December 26.


-- NNT 2015-12-23

[Sandy Freckle]

For how long....,

[snoop1130]

New Year Gift for Cyclists: Suvarnabhumi Bike Lane Returns Saturday
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


A glimpse of the newly renovated sky lane that would be opened Saturday. Photo: Sky Lane Thailand / Facebook

SAMUT PRAKARN -- Airports of Thailand announced yesterday that their green bicycle lane will reopen Saturday after seven months of renovation.

After being closed since June 8, Suvarnabhumi bike lane, known as “Green Lane” will be officially reopened under the new name “Sky Lane”. The surface has been repainted in blue, and with a 500 million baht budget provided by Siam Commercial Bank, the 23.5-kilometer bicycle track has also upgraded to be smoother and reflective at night.

“In the first phase, both the full 23.5-kilometer and shorter 1.6-kilometer track will be open from 6am to 6pm,” said Airports of Thailand Chairman Prasong Poonthanet, according to dailynews.

Prasong said the opening hours will be extended to 10pm early next year after lighting along the track is installed. The new opening will also introduce “SNAP”, a wristband using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to track access of the cyclist, which theyclaimed would improve security and convenience. Mr. Prasong said each cyclist must register with their national ID card or passport to receive a snap wristband that acts as a permit for the Sky Lane.

Other facilities such as bicycle service points and places to sell food and beverages were added during the renovation. Its parking lotwas also expanded to accommodate approximately 1,500 cars.

Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1450862672

-- Khaosod English 2015-12-23

[pedro01]

about bloody time too - my legs have rusted waiting for this.....

Not sure I'll be using it on the 26th though - but 27th for sure...

[pedro01]

For how long....,

Why do you ask?

The previous track was in great condition right to the end.

There's always a critic - but this project has been a runaway success and I think it's great they've upgraded it to support the volume of cyclists it has attracted.