The Angsana Tree @ Braddell Road

Posted on Sunday, Jul 15 at 4:31 pm

Source: CNA

Talking about road safety, today is the first day of the removal of the angsana tree at braddell road. LTA announced that the 80 yrs old(twice the age of Singapore) tree posed threats to the motorist’s safety. There was an big orange board to indicate the 40km/h speed limit. LTA said that there are still motorists who are driving faster than the speed limit. So, they decided to remove the angsana tree. So after that, there will be 3 straighter lanes along the stretch on Braddell Road.

For those who dont know, this angsana tree is standing right at the middle of the diversion of the road. So is like when you are approaching the tree (while you are worrying that you may knock onto it), the lanes are splitted up. and you go a curve.

I dont think there’s a need to cut down the tree. My dad drove past there many times and didnt have any problem with it. Cruz too. (and i told cruz to start a petition)For sensible drivers, when they see the maximum speed sign, they will automatically slow down their cars if they’ve speeded. No one is so stupid to take his/her life as a joke right? And also, cutting down the trees is not the best way to solve the problem of road safety. Instead of cutting down the trees, why not educate the drivers-to observe road signs? Dont tell me that you gonna cut any trees that you see on the road whenever you find that it is dangerous? Why should we sacrifice a tree for the convenience of such irresponsible motorists?

please lah..

this is not a good solution. 8 days ago, we said “Live Earth Live Earth” So what are they doing now? Isnt it contradicting to the 24 hr broadcast of “Live Earth” on Singapore’s Channel 5?

The road signs are there for a purpose- To warn people to slow down, To give way to other motorists etc.. Anyone aged 15 years old will also understand some basic road signs even though they do not have a driving license.

For forgetful drivers, let me help you refresh your memories..in case you’ve forgotten everything after you took your theory test.

Indication of a Electronic Road Pricing gantry

Road narrows on left ahead

Indication of a zebra crossing

Sharp left bend ahead

Lane merged with centre lane ahead

Temporary sign to ask motorists to slow down

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_Singapore

I’ve thought of this way.. Instead of cutting down the tree, we can have speeding camera and sign boards like this:

It may not be the best solution, but is one of the many solutions LTA can use. What Singaporeans fear the most? Summon!!

*updated*
Just watched the news on how the workers saw the branches of the 80 yrs old tree. Just like peeling one’s flesh. My heart bleeds.

Zm
July 15th, 2007 at 9:43 pm

when u gonna take up driving?? lolx.. when u start to drive, u will noe why ppl tend to go over the speed limit.. = ) sometimes its really boring to go at a slow speed, especially long stretch of road. including the capabilities of cars now, it gives driver more confidence in their car to reach higher speed.
Jassy
July 20th, 2007 at 11:43 am

[Zm]: driving? hmmz, it will be a for me la. but because of the drivers’ recklessness, we got to chop down that angsana tree. It’s not worth it.

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