Frustrated by the lack of a navigation app to help him cycle from his Ang Mo Kio home to his office near Funan Mall without using traffic-heavy roads is what inspired Singaporean Kelvin Phang to create Ridenjoy. Right now, most cycling and navigation apps recommend using primary public roads to get from Ang Mo Kio to downtown.
In contrast, Ridenjoy, Singapore’s newly launched ‘active mobility’ platform - which utilises Singapore Land Authority’s OneMap API - recommends cycling from Ang Mo Kio to Kallang Riverside using only park connectors. From there, a scenic cycling path - from Kallang to Parliament House just metres from Funan Mall - is demarcated in the app.
“Safety must always be the top priority for any form of cycling”, explained Phang. “After trying many apps, I realised I can cycle downtown safely using only park connectors and cycling paths. Thanks to Sport Singapore’s (SportSG) ‘Blended’ initiative, we have developed an app that enables cyclists to safely navigate around Singapore without using public roads and to truly enjoy the Park Connector Network (PCN) and Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN)”
“Cycling is a great form of exercise and an eco-friendly active mobility mode,” added Phang. “There is also much to discover all over Singapore by utilising over 300km of PCN and the fast growing ICN (that will be 1,320km by 2030). Using geo-spatial technology, Ridenjoy also allows users to enjoy virtual challenges, report incidents and be rewarded for stopping at local businesses. We want to harness the power of the local community to make cycling safer and more enjoyable while also connecting people and businesses. Through Ridenjoy, we hope to empower more Singaporeans to cycle everywhere, every day.”
The recent cycling boom had resulted in an increase in cycling-related accidents. Ridenjoy is the first local mobility app that comes with an emergency ‘hot-button’ that calls 995 with two simple taps, sounds off a local alarm and alerts cyclists within the vicinity. With Ridenjoy’s photo-reporting button, riders can share ‘otter-sightings’, warn others of a pack of wild dogs and wild boars, or simply seek help from fellow cyclists.
Cyclists experiencing mechanical issues can use the Key Information for Cyclists icons to locate the nearest bike shop or self-repair kiosk; or while those in need of a rest-stop can locate the nearest bike parking lots, water coolers, covered shelters and more.
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