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| Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 11:42am On Oct 29, 2012 |
In a bid to give Nigeria’s most populous city an effective transport system, the state government has announced plans to introduce bicycles lanes on major roads across the city. Mannie leading this year's participants in Park and Ride This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos, Mr Kayode Opeifa, on Sunday at a cycling event ‘Park and Ride’ which urge Nigerians to park their cars and ride bicycles for an enhanced lifestyle and cleaner environment. Speaking at the event as the special guest, Mr Opeifa noted that “the bicycle programme is on and pretty soon, you will see some roads in Lagos, marked as bike zones.” According to the Commissioner, “what is alternative to Okada (motorcycle) is the bicycle.” This is coming at a time when the state government is still embroiled in controversy with the Okada riders over their restriction to ride on some highways in the city and a recent clampdown on them for defaulting the new Lagos Traffic law. Discouraging the use of okada on walkable distance, the Commissioner stated that “anybody who wants to take a bike (okada) from their house to the bus stop, should use their bicycles.” “And when they (commuters in Lagos) get to the bus stop they should tie their bikes to the poles provided at the bus stop and join the BRT buses.” “The poles we are providing at the bus stops are not for decorations but for people to tie their bicycles” he added. “All over the world, from London to Stockholm to Buenos Aires, people now ride their bikes to work because it saves the environment of the gaseous emissions that is harmful to the environment.” He also noted that cycling will enhance people’s lifestyle and thereby improve their productive and lifespan which he claims will also have a resultant effect on the nation’s GDP. Acknowledging that the tropical weather in Lagos will make it uncomfortable for cyclers, the Commissioner noted that “yes, the weather will make people sweat but offices will be urged to provide showers” to ameliorate the discomfort. This he claimed is done across the world. Park n Ride is an annual event organized by On Air personality, Mannie of CoolFM Lagos, which urges people to park their cars and ride bicycles in a bid to address climate change and improve people’s lifestyle. http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/10/29/lagos-to-get-bicycles-lanes/ 5 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 11:43am On Oct 29, 2012 |
Great one! Just like the bicycle lanes in NYC. Way to go. |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by ikeyman00(m): 11:46am On Oct 29, 2012 |
@@@ nice |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Kx: 11:46am On Oct 29, 2012 |
Is it the roads that have unfilled pits and potholes that they want to create bicycle lanes on? 6 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by ikeyman00(m): 11:50am On Oct 29, 2012 |
^^^ wonder oo? |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Nobody: 11:51am On Oct 29, 2012 |
that will be great. but hope the lanes will not be taken over by beggers and traders  6 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Nobody: 12:01pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
If only we had sane drivers on the roads. 1 Like |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 12:02pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
rafhell: that will be great. The bicycle lanes I've seen in other countries cant be occupied by beggars. I've seen some in the middle of the roads while some are close to the kerbs. It sure makes a lot of sense as this will reduce pressure on the roads as well as traffic when you can ride to a bus stop or train station ( as soon as the red and blue lines are commissioned), and thereafter go on the bus or train to your destination. In the UK, some people even take their bicycles on the trains during off peak periods. 1 Like |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Nobody: 12:10pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
Na for Nigeria e wan happen? How e go be to ride bicycle from my house to the island? E no go easy o! |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Horus(m): 12:14pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
They should also create bicycle parkings across the city |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Desola(f): 12:19pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
More money for Lagos! Lagos is doing all it takes to drive in the revenue. A good way to show that with good initiatives, a country does not have to rely so heavily on the derivatives from oil. This is assuming that the bikes would be provided by LASG and riders would have to pay to use them, of course. |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by achi4u(m): 12:22pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
btw bicycle and motorcyle which one is more useful 2 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by ikeyman00(m): 12:24pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
More money for Lagos! Lagos is doing all it takes to drive in the revenue. A good way to show that with good initiatives, a country does not have to rely so heavily on the derivatives from oil. ^^^^ yes we already know that nice to appreciate the tax payers which u embellish to hate some of them  |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Desola(f): 12:28pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
ikeyman00: Perhaps because that 'some' brought the hate upon themselves. Listen, this thread is not about you and yours but about the ingenuity of the LASG - can we keep to the topic? |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by naptu2: 12:28pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
At last! This is what Ojo Madueke should have done. Kudos to LASG. Let me quickly address some of the criticisms that were directed at Ojo Madueke. 1) Some people said "How do you expect me to ride a bicycle from my house in Oshodi to my office in Victoria Island?". Ans: That's not what this initiative is for. You are expected to use the BRT or LRT for such journeys. However, you are expected to cycle when you want to go to the supermarket, barbershop, chemist, tv viewing centre, video club, cybercafe, bank, etc in your neighbourhood. Oh, and the fact that you cycle does not mean that you are going back to the stone age. Rather, you are helping to save the planet, exercising, reducing traffic jams and living a healthier life. Ojo Madueke (who was minister for transportation) cycling to a Federal Executive Council meeting. www.nairaland.com/attachments/775157_Ojo20Maduekwe20bicycle_jpg405cf70723099f0d4a6d05dd118e1ee9 13 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by ikeyman00(m): 12:37pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
@@@@desola
yes u are correct there; they brought the hate just for being blessed! thanks and hope we now move on from here thanks sis? |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Desola(f): 12:42pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
ikeyman00: @@@@desola Okay, you are blessed and that is why you're hated. NOw, keep it moving... |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 12:57pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
berem: Na for Nigeria e wan happen? How e go be to ride bicycle from my house to the island? E no go easy o! This village Igbo girl has started again. You obviously didn't read the post 2 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by TheKingsQueen: 12:57pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
Kx: Is it the roads that have unfilled pits and potholes that they want to create bicycle lanes on?Where are they? I hope you know that we are not talking about your village roads here |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by TheKingsQueen: 12:59pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
Eko o ni baje o! Btw, will the Lagos traffic law also affect the bicycle riders? |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by Afam4eva(m): 1:03pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
THis one go make sens eoo...I can't wait to purchase my own bicycle. Eko oni Baje...O baje ti ti ti.. |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by TheKingsQueen: 1:03pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
geeez:But what if I come back to the pole and don't see my bicycle?    2 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by naptu2: 1:14pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
Park and ride
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| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by ikeyman00(m): 1:32pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
geez This village Igbo girl has started again. You obviously didn't read the post save ur venom for another day and let the real taxpayer and Lagosian have a say 1 Like |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by hercules07: 1:44pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
naptu2: At last! This is what Ojo Madueke should have done. Kudos to LASG. |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 1:49pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
ikeyman00: geez STFU! My folks are from Lagos and though I was born in the US, I grew up in Lagos, schooled in Lagos and currently make most of my money in Lagos and pay my taxes. Oponu iranu 1 Like |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by salam001(m): 1:55pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
geeez:You mean United states of ajegunle,I av been there too 2 Likes |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 1:57pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
salam001: You mean United states of ajegunle,I av been there too Okay! When did Ajegunle become a state? Brain cells drying up 1 Like |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by salam001(m): 2:00pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
Guy,cool down,no insults please,I come in peace |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by olisa1010: 2:02pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
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| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by SlyIg(f): 2:02pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
Yes o o o o o o... Eko,oni baje ... |
| Re: Lagos To Get Bicycles Lanes by geeez: 2:05pm On Oct 29, 2012 |
salam001: Guy,cool down,no insults please,I come in peace Okay! Peace!! |
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