Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Safe Riding Programme

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     what are the current educational programmes on the safe and considerate use of bicycles, electric bicycles and powered mobility devices (PMDs) available in all pre-schools, schools, tertiary, and other educational institutions;

b.     whether such programmes are compulsory in all schools and institutions; and

c.     whether the Government intends to expand the coverage of such programmes to help create a safe and considerate culture for the use of these devices. 

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Road Safety Council (SRSC) have jointly developed a Safe Riding Programme (SRP), which was rolled out earlier this month. The SRP teaches safe riding practices, proper use of Active Mobility infrastructure, and the rules and code of conduct for riding. The SRP is conducted through classroom lessons and a ‘hands-on’ segment carried out in a training circuit.

2.     While the SRP is not compulsory for students, a number of schools, especially those with cycling as an elective module or cycling interest groups, have expressed interest. LTA also disseminates the SRP video to schools to educate students about the key active mobility rules and safe riding practices.

3.     Apart from schools, LTA and SRSC are also working with various Government agencies, non-profit organisations as well as interest groups to make the programme available at various community clubs, schools, migrant worker dormitories and shopping malls.