Weekend worry at East Coast Park

Letter from Michael Shen, Straits Times Forum 29 Mar 08;

I WAS astonished by the influx of beach-goers during weekends and public holidays while jogging at East Coast Park.

This is certainly a good sign. But I wish to highlight the importance of physical safety. Though this was addressed some time back following some serious mishaps, I urge cyclists and roller-bladders to use the path designated for them.

Children riding tricycles on jogging paths should be accompanied by adults as they tend to stray towards the fast moving path of cyclists. Families strolling along the footpath should not occupy the entire width of the path.

It is frustrating for joggers to hop, step and jump many times to sidestep them. Something has to be done before accidents happen.