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Going underground

Cyclists will soon be able to park their bikes safely at Singapore's first fully-automated, underground bicycle-parking system.

UNTIL recently, the suggestion for an underground parking lot for bicycles - think basement carpark, but for pedal-powered two wheelers only - would have been met with bemusement in Singapore. But the mindset here is certainly changing.

Cycling is increasingly seen as a sensible mode of urban transport. More are taking to bicycles to get around this compact, car-filled city. At least three bike-sharing services have launched here in just the past year. And soon, cyclists will be able to enjoy the Republic's first fully-automated, underground bicycle-parking system.

Sited at Kampung Admiralty (a new "modern kampung" HDB housing concept for seniors), the system is a trial by the Land Transport Authority...

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