Times Of Swaziland: PM CALLS FOR CYCLING  LANES IN LOCAL ROADS

PM CALLS FOR CYCLING  LANES IN LOCAL ROADS
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BY ASHMOND NZIMA on 11/10/2015 05:35:00


EZULWINI – Prime Minister (PM) Sibusiso Dlamini feels there is a need to
design special lanes on the roads to protect cyclists.
The premier who was the main guest during fast growing cycling club, MTN
Khemani’s dinner at Royal Swazi Convention Centre in Ezulwini on Friday night
felt the safety of the riders needed to be prioritised. Some local motorists
bumped into cyclists, with a fatal accident in 2013 claiming the life of
forceful youngster, Gift du Pont.
“What remains crucial is the designation of cycling lanes in our roads to
ensure to ensure safety and ease of movement of cyclists. It is a concern that
we have noted,” the head of government said.
“Swaziland prides itself for having a road infrastructure rated among the best
in our continent.”
The PM also highlighted that using bicycles was good for the environment.
“Bicycles are an ideal mode of transport in terms of protecting the
environment from harmful emissions.”
“Cycling can thus be appropriately referred to as a ‘clean sport.”
The prime minister further  lauded sponsors, MTN Swaziland, for coming on board
while also welcoming the professional teams, mainly from South Africa.
Also present during the festivities were Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs
Minister, David ‘Cruiser’ Ngcamphalala and his Housing and Urban Development
counterpart, Phiwayinkhosi Mabuza, among other guests.