Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Accidents Involving Cyclists and PMD Users at Bus Stops

Mr Desmond Choo asked the Minister for Transport

a.     how many accidents have there been over the last one year involving cyclists and PMD users at bus stops;

b.     how can the Ministry better protect commuters at bus stops; and

c.     what are the efforts to improve safer usage of bicycles and PMDs at bus stops.

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     In the past year, there were 18 reported accidents involving cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users at or near bus stops.

2.     LTA has been progressively undertaking infrastructural improvements at bus stops to improve safety, by building cycling paths and widening footpaths behind bus stops with high commuter traffic. The aim is to allow cyclists and PMD users to go behind the bus stop rather than through it. The widened paths include additional safety features, such as speed regulating strips, "Look" and "Slow" markings and "Give Way to Pedestrians" signs. LTA will continue with these infrastructural improvements where possible.

3.     In addition, LTA regularly highlights safe riding practices in its nationwide public education campaigns. These include reminders to: "always give way to pedestrians", "slow down when approaching bus stops" and "walk your device in crowded areas". To date, more than 46,000 individuals have attended the Safe Riding Programme, which teaches riders to slow down, walk their devices, or dismount and push their devices at bus stops, amongst other safe riding habits.