Oral Reply by Minister of State for Transport Mr Baey Yam Keng to Parliamentary Question on POPs and Cycling Lanes

Dr Charlene Chen asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     how does the Ministry evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement on pedestrian-only paths and cycling lanes; 

b.     whether the Ministry tracks locations with frequent resident feedback on near-misses or safety concerns; 

c.     whether further measures are planned to enhance pedestrian safety; and 

d.     if so, what are these measures.

Reply by Minister of State Baey Yam Keng: 

1.     Mr Speaker, my answer for Q9 in today's Order Paper will also address a related question filed by Dr Charlene Chen.

2.     Path marking and signs are used to demarcate cycling paths, shared paths, and Pedestrian-Only Paths (POPs). Dedicated cycling paths are distinctly coated in red with width of 2 metres, sufficient for two cyclists to pass. Where space is a constraint, shared paths are used. This allows both cyclists and pedestrians to share the path, typically at a width of 2.5 metres.

3.     Clear logos and wordings guide users at areas of potential interaction between pedestrians and cyclists, and to signal transitions between pedestrian-only paths and shared paths. To enhance pedestrian safety, LTA works with relevant agencies to implement additional safety measures, such as installation of convex mirrors at locations with line-of-sight issues, additional lighting, and trimming of overgrown hedges that narrow the paths.

4.     LTA conducts education campaigns and community engagement programmes regularly to promote gracious path sharing and safe behaviour. Since August 2024, LTA’s active mobility enforcement officers have been on the ground to educate users on the safe use of the segregated paths, ahead of the commencement of the POP rule on 1 July 2025.

5.     Enforcement officers conduct regular patrols to ensure adherence to the path segregation of cycling paths and pedestrian-only paths. LTA conducts more checks at hotspots with frequent instances of errant riding behaviour, based on feedback received. Warnings, and subsequently fines are given to those who intentionally disobey the rule, especially those who endanger others with errant riding behaviour.