Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Initiatives and Measures to Raise Public Awareness on Correct Usage of Respective Paths Among Pedestrians and Cyclists

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     what safety measures are in place ensuring that pedestrians do not use cycling lanes which are alongside pedestrian-only footpaths;

b.     whether LTA will be stepping up public education efforts to encourage pedestrians and riders to stay within the respective designated portions of the shared path to promote a safer and more considerate use of shared paths for all users.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow: 

1.    The Land Transport Authority’s (LTA’s) Active Mobility Enforcement Officers conduct regular patrols to ensure adherence to the path segregation of cycling paths and pedestrian-only paths. Pedestrians are encouraged to use the pedestrian-only paths.

2.     To enhance pedestrian safety, LTA also works with relevant agencies to implement additional safety measures, such as installation of convex mirrors at locations with line-of-sight issues, and trimming of overgrown hedges that narrow the paths.

3.     LTA will continue to raise awareness on safe path use through education campaigns, partnering the community and schools, as well as directly educating users.