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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Upgrading Earlier Silver Zones into Friendly Streets for Barrier-Free Access and Improved Sheltered Walkway Connectivity

8 September 2026

Sectors

Transport infrastructure

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Shawn Loh asked the Minister for Transport whether the LTA would consider converting earlier Silver Zones, such as those at Whampoa Drive, into LTA's new Friendly Streets, so that a single initiative can cover the same standards for traffic calming measures, barrier-free access, and especially sheltered walkway connectivity.

Reply by Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.            Friendly Streets were introduced in 2023 to make walking journeys safer, more convenient and comfortable for all users. We will progressively enhance Silver Zones, including at Whampoa Drive, and provide similar covered linkway connectivity as Friendly Streets in the coming years.