Our Aims
The Safe Cycling Task Force (SCTF) was formed to protect the safety and interest of cyclists in Singapore by forging a partnership between them and other road users.
It will carry out public education programmes and actively engage cyclists, motorists and the general public in dialogue to establish mutual understanding between all parties on the roads. The task force will also work closely with the government and lobby for policy and infrastructure changes in Singapore to ensure that the roads are kept safe for cyclists, without compromising functional use.
Who We Are
Formed in January 2005, the SCTF comprises wholly of volunteers. This pool of volunteers has evolved into a group of committed individuals from many different professional fields and different cycling backgrounds, but with the same passion for cycling and road safety.
Now in 2010, we are still moving forward with the same passion, to create a safer environment on the roads for cyclists – and motorists and pedestrians – alike.
We are Independent
The Singapore Safe Cycling Task Force (SCTF) is an independent, non-profit, non-government organisation.
It works in conjunction with government agencies, corporate organisations and the cycling community to promote, educate and implement safe cycling on Singapore roads.
Although we work in conjunction with such agencies, we are not part of any government agency, such as the LTA, Singapore Traffic Police.
Perhaps a strange question but is there any training for older adults who want to learn how to cycle from scratch?
Hello! What you guys are doing is great– Would you have any defensive cycling courses cyclists could sign up for?
I’m new to cycling as way of getting around in Singapore, and I’ll probably stick to the pavements (not ready for roads yet). It’d be great to have a course for newbies like myself to get some techniques with dealing with pedestrians and other motorists. (:
Keep up the good work!
Ms Chia, may be you can test out my not tested theory on how to learn to ride a bicycle (at your own risk). Click on my link.
Hi, I am a Certified Effective Cycling Instructor, USA (LAW – League of American Wheelmen). instructor #176 since 1988. I notice that there is a growing need for cycling instructions for adults who are new to cycling.
I have stopped giving ‘Cycling on Singapore Roads’ courses to adults for many years, but now I am back to cycling and hoping to help and instruct adults and teenagers on ‘Effective Cycling’ on Singapore roads. Effective Cycling in base on the principle that ‘a bicycle is a vehicle, concept is that bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers of vehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities that motorists have.
If anyone needs help, I may be contacted by email – unclepaul.effectivecycling.com. Thanks. Paul Koh
Hello!
I am an avid cyclist, since 10 years I use my bike for commuting to work, chopping, traveling to Sentosa etc, altogether about 5,000 km per year. I never had an accident, and I think Singapore is a great city to cycle depite many obstacles – mainly because the weather is favorable, and the traffic is in fact quite managable and non-aggressive (compare to other places I have experienced – like Athens, New York, or Tokyo!).
This SCTF is a great initiative, but what I am confused about is whether this www is the same as, or related, to the Safe Cycling Committee (SCC) headed by Teo Ser Luck?
I wonder how I could help to address or discuss major issues in Singapore related to cycling, such as:
- The complete lack of of legal bicycle parking in the Orchard Rd area (my bike was wheel clamped, and when I asked the traffic police, they confirmed that there is NO parking available in Orchard Rd);
- The disappearance of cycling lanes to/from Sentosa, and on Sentosa itself- instead I find now deadly dangerous merging 2+2 lanes on exit and entrance;
- The question of how to enhance awareness of Singapore car and lorry drivers towards cyclists – many Singapore drivers I asked have a peculiar perception that cyclists do not have priority and can be cut off the road at any time, just because they are cyclists. Are there actually rules governing or protecting cyclists? If there are, then they are not known to the wider public.
- The PCN network is a fabulous effort, however it seems to me that the feedback of cyclists is not taken much into consideration (example – the disconnect of the Ulu Pandan Park “Connector” by the old railway bridge, corroded and/or closed since many, many years).
I would be really interested to get involved in these topics, provide feedback and help to make Singapore a better, safer place for cycling.
Cheers Hannes
great comment.Thanks for the info.
It is very commendable for you guys to come together to form this group. There is much needed to be done in Sg in regards to cycling. Keep it up!
Cyclists only have 1 thing to learn about safe cycling – how to avoid selfish drivers!
More than 10 million people are killed in car accidents than cyclists killing anyone
on the road.
Go and ride a bike instead of spending precious time complaining about cyclists!
Cyclists are harmless compared to drivers.
Dont you have someone in your family who cycles? I mean are you drivers so unfit and care less about our enviroment?