In Parliament
Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Current Percentage and Future Plans for All Cycling Lanes to be Grade-Separated from Footpaths
14 October 2024
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Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Transport
a. what percentage of cycling lanes that run parallel to footpaths are currently fully grade-separated;
b. whether there are plans for all cycling lanes to be grade-separated from footpaths; and
c. if not, why not.
Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:
1. The Land Transport Authority and National Parks Board generally do not design grade-separated cycling paths that are adjacent to footpaths, and have no plans to do so moving forward. A grade-separated path, such as a raised cycling path, can be a tripping hazard for path users and make it difficult for wheelchair and Personal Mobility Aid users to navigate the level differences between cycling paths and footpaths.