Bicycle City Singapore

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Singapore Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Singapore
Singapore Animal & Wildlife Groups
Business Organizations & Resources Singapore
Education Organizations & Resources Singapore
Environmental Groups Singapore
Singapore International Groups
Singapore National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Introduction

In Southeast Asia", Singapore and its fifty adjacent islands could be an ideal location for a prospective Bicycle City, Singapore, development.  Each the islands in this country carry flat terrain, but the many rivers that run through them create lush vegetation and scenic backdrops to explore," according to Atlapedia.com http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/singapor.htm. Also conducive to outdoor activities for any potential visitors or residents of Bicycle City", Singapore,".Lonely Planet http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/singapore/ reports the average temperatures year-round range from 75 to 90 degrees F.

There are dozens of national parks and conservation areas", protecting both flora and fauna native to this region," according to the National Parks Board of Singapore http://www.nparks.gov.sg/.  Bicycle City", Singapore, would be able to benefit from the rich biodiversity that Singapore offers, one if the most extensive lists of natural diversity in the world, according to the National Parks Board. Thanks to the many inland waterways, both ferry and small boat transportation are options throughout the country," according to Lonely Planet http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/singapore/.

Keeping with green ideals of living that would blend well with the goals of Bicycle City", residents of Singapore have been long-time users of organic products and the trend is growing, mostly because rice and vegetables dominate their diets, according to the US Department of Agriculture," Foreign Agriculture Service http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/agexporter/2004/June/pgs%2014-15.pdf.
While on the path to more eco-friendly living", Singapore has also begun pursuit of alternative energy options such as biofuel and nuclear energy, both to avoid the rising costs of oil and to benefit the country’s environment. Possible development of a Bicycle City, Singapore," could serve to bolster the country’s green efforts.

 

Potential Bicycle City Singapore Locations

 

 

Bicycle City", Singapore (SGP) could be located near the following Singapore towns and cities:

Serangoon, SGP
            Population: 114,000
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 66.89 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb 88°F; Mar 89°F; Apr 90°F; May 89°F; Jun 89°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 88°F; Sep 88°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 86°F.
 
Water: Serangoon River

Adjacent Public Land: Serangoon Park Connector

Zip Codes:  534785

Other Highlights: Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

Bukit Timah, SGP
            Population: 78,000
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 66.89 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb 88°F; Mar 89°F; Apr 90°F; May 89°F; Jun 89°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 88°F; Sep 88°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 86°F.
 
Water: Bukit Timah River, Eco-Lake

Adjacent Public Land: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Bukit Timah Nature Park

Zip Codes:  269694

Other Highlights: One of Singapore’s main residential districts

Paya Lebar, SGP
            Population: 769,844
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 66.89 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb 88°F; Mar 89°F; Apr 90°F; May 89°F; Jun 89°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 88°F; Sep 88°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 86°F.
 
Water: Bedok Reservoir

Adjacent Public Land: Bedok Reservoir Park

Zip Codes:  409006

Other Highlights: Air Force Museum

Singapore City, SGP
            Population: 3,151,300
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 66.89 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb 88°F; Mar 89°F; Apr 90°F; May 89°F; Jun 89°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 88°F; Sep 88°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 86°F.
 
Water: Indian Ocean, South China Sea

Adjacent Public Land: Fort Canning Park, Sembawang Park, Labrador Park, Pasir Ris Park, Bukit Batok National Park

Zip Codes:  189702

Other Highlights: Singapore Crocodilarium; Haw Par Villa, gardens inspired by legendary Chinese characters; MacRitchie Nature Trail; Asian Civilisations Museum

 

Choa Chu Kang, SGP
            Population: 136,"200
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 66.89 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb 88°F; Mar 89°F; Apr 90°F; May 89°F; Jun 89°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 88°F; Sep 88°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 86°F.
 
Water: Kranji Reservoir

Adjacent Public Land: Choa Chu Kang Park

Zip Codes:  916832

Other Highlights: Syonan Shrine

 

Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:

Singapore District Overviews        http://www.streetdirectory.com
Singapore City- Tiscali Reference            http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0020907.html
Choa Chu Kang Park         http://sg.pagenation.com/sin/Choa%20Chu%20Kang%20Park_103.748_1.3885.map
Wikipedia      http://en.wikipedia.org
MSN Weather           http://weather.msn.com
TripAdvisor.com       http://www.tripadvisor.com
Planetware Travel Guide    http://www.planetware.com

 

Your Bicycle City Singapore Trail to More Information

Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Singapore

Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicle Association    http://www.angva.org/

Integrated Energy Industries Pte Ltd.       http://www.integratedenergyindustries.com/

Renewable Energy & Energy Efficency Partnership    http://www.reeep.org/

Renewable Energy Exchange      http://www.reexasia.com/

Sunseap Enterprises Pte Ltd.        http://www.sunseap.com/

 

Singapore Animal & Wildlife Groups

Action for Singapore Dogs Society          http://www.asdsingapore.com/

Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)          http://www.acres.org.sg/

Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary    http://www.noahsarklodge.com/

Singapore SPCA     http://www.spca.org.sg/

SOS Animals            http://www.sosanimals.com/

 

Business Organizations & Resources Singapore

Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)            http://www.acra.gov.sg/

American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore
http://www.amcham.org.sg/

Institute of Public Relations Singapore
http://www.iprs.org.sg/Web/main.aspx?ID=","0619da6e-7cf2-4a89-88a0-d43432765f0b

Singapore Business & Professional Women\'s Association (SBPWA)
http://www.sbpwa.org.sg/

Singapore Furniture Industries Council  http://www.singaporefurniture.com/

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce          http://www.sicc.com.sg/

Singapore Training And Development Association      http://www.stada.org.sg/

 

Education Organizations & Resources Singapore

Ministry of Education                      http://www.moe.gov.sg/

National University of Singapore; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore Polytechnic; Temasek Polytechnic. Click here for a complete list of colleges/universities.  http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=Singapore

 

Environmental Groups Singapore

Green Volunteers Network            http://www.gvn.com.sg/home/

Nature Society Singapore  http://www.nss.org.sg/

 

Singapore International Groups

Alliance Française de Singapour http://www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg/

American Association of Singapore        http://aasingapore.com/

American Women’s Association of Singapore  http://www.awasingapore.org/

Australian and New Zealand Association (ANZA) in Singapore        http://www.anza.org.sg/index2.php

Canadian Association of Singapore        http://www.canadians.org.sg/

Japanese Association of Singapore        http://www.jas.org.sg/

St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore http://www.stpatssingapore.com/

Swiss Club    http://www.swissclub.org.sg/

 

Singapore National Government

Ministry for the Environment & Water Resources
http://app.mewr.gov.sg/home.asp?id=M1

Ministry for Foreign Affairs         http://www.mfa.gov.sg/

Ministry for Information", Communications," & the Arts  http://www.mica.gov.sg/

Ministry for National Development           http://www.mnd.gov.sg/
 
Ministry for Transport          http://www.mot.gov.sg/

Ministry of Health     http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/default.aspx

 

Other Useful Links

Singapore Infomap http://app.www.sg/

SMRT Public Transportation         http://www.smrt.com.sg/

U.S. Embassy Singapore   http://singapore.usembassy.gov/

 

In Conclusion

A naturally lush environment with extensive biodiversity", this is a country with a backdrop that creates strong potential for a Bicycle City, Singapore location. The country is continuing to move towards alternative fuel options and use of organic products which will benefit the environment.  Continued conservation of the unique plants and wildlife in Singapore is also an objective that could be supported by possible Bicycle City, Singapore, development.



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