Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Assessment of Diagonal Crossing from Four Points of Traffic Junction

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Transport

a.     what is the Ministry’s assessment of implementing diagonal crossing from the four points of a traffic junction; and

b.     whether the Ministry will consider implementing diagonal crossings at other junctions including those in the heartlands to facilitate pedestrian crossing more efficiently without compromising road safety.

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.     Diagonal crossing, also known as Scrambled Crossing, allows pedestrians to cross to any point of a cross junction. Compared to regular traffic junctions, it provides more Green Man time for pedestrians and more red light time for vehicles.

2.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) studies the specific needs of each location, to make sure that crossings serve the needs of both pedestrians and motorists. For example, LTA implemented a Scrambled Crossing at the junction of Robinson Road/Boon Tat Street, where there is high demand for pedestrians to cross diagonally but relatively limited impact on traffic since the roads are one-way.

3.     We will continue to work with the community on the most optimal crossing solution for each location, including Scrambled Crossings.