Lighting designs for shared paths to ensure adequate night-time lighting for tree canopy growth and differentiation at zones with heavier pedestrian and active mobility traffic

Lighting designs for shared paths to ensure adequate night-time lighting for tree canopy growth and differentiation at zones with heavier pedestrian and active mobility traffic

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Dr Charlene Chen asked the Acting Minister for Transport in respect of shared paths for pedestrians, cyclists and personal mobility aid users

a.           how the Ministry balances the need for adequate night-time lighting with maintaining tree canopy and shade for daytime active mobility; and

b.           whether lighting standards or design requirements are differentiated in high-conflict zones with heavier pedestrian and active mobility traffic.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.           Lighting for cycling paths at potential conflict areas, such as sharp bends and intersections with other paths, needs to be twice the brightness of other cycling paths. Features such as 'SLOW' markings, speed regulating strips and 'Give Way to Pedestrians' signs also encourage users to slow down.

2.           Guidelines are in place to ensure that the plantings along streets do not affect cycling path lighting.