Cyclists are urging authorities to reserve the motorcycle lane on main highways for their use on weekends. This was said by Bukit Jelutong Plan A community organiser Faz Adhili, in the interests of cyclists’ safety, in an Astro Awani report.
“I recommend that on weekends, the motorcycle lane on main highways such as Guthrie, Kesas and the Federal Highway be closed and reserved for the exclusive use of cyclists,” says Faz. “This is because traffic on the motorcycle lane on weekends is very low,” he continued.
Speaking on video broadcast Awani Pagi, Faz has the opinion this is an effective way of ensuring safety of cyclists and requires tolerance from all parties to make it a success. He added that while there are cycling lanes in Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur, the lanes are not able to be fully utilised due to parked cars obstructing cycle traffic, as well as hawker stalls located along the five-foot way.
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The comments mainly discuss the proposal to reserve motorcycle lanes for cyclists on weekends, with some supporting the idea as a way to promote cycling and improve safety, especially on less busy roads. Others emphasize that cyclists should respect road laws, pay road tax, and ride responsibly. Many comments highlight the tendency of some cyclists to misuse lanes, ride recklessly, or show entitlement, which creates safety concerns for motorcyclists and drivers. There are also discussions about the current underutilization of bicycle lanes, the need for better infrastructure, law enforcement, and educational efforts to foster respect among all road users. Overall, sentiments reflect a mix of support for safer cycling initiatives and frustration over attitude and safety issues among certain cyclists.