Effectiveness of Cyclist Safety Measures Along Tanah Merah Coast Road and Further Infrastructure Improvements
Ministry of TransportSpeakers
Summary
This question concerns cyclist safety measures along Tanah Merah Coast Road and the potential implementation of physical separators as raised by Ms Valerie Lee. Minister of State Jeffrey Siow highlighted existing infrastructure such as colored markings, signage, and cycling lanes routed behind raised bus stop islands. He reported that enhanced enforcement and daily cleaning reduced overloading offences by 74% and illegal parking by 5% in the second half of 2025. Instead of physical separators that could constrain maneuvering, raised chevron markings are used to alert motorists who veer into the cycling lane. Minister of State Jeffrey Siow also identified the adjacent Park Connector Network as a physically separated alternative for cyclists who prefer not to use the road.
Transcript
79 Ms Valerie Lee asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) what measures are currently in place to ensure the safety of cyclists along Tanah Merah Coast Road; (b) whether these measures have been effective in reducing accidents or improving road safety; and (c) whether the Ministry will consider implementing a physical separator to better protect cyclists.
Mr Jeffrey Siow: The cycling lane at Tanah Merah Coast Road has signs, coloured road markings and other design elements to enhance safety. For example, road markings differentiate the lane from the road carriageway and facilitate interactions at junctions. Bus stops are also built on raised islands with the cycling lane running behind them.
To address safety concerns of cyclists arising from illegal parking of vehicles and debris falling from heavy vehicles, enforcement has been stepped up. Clear signages have also been installed to remind drivers not to wait or park on the cycling lane. Daily road cleaning operations are conducted, and construction companies are reminded to secure loads and prevent material spillage. These efforts have reduced overloading offences by 74% and illegal parking offences by 5% at Tanah Merah Coast Road in 2H2025 compared to 1H2025, improving road safety.
A physical separator could constrain the manoeuvring space for cyclists and would need to allow for breaks at intersections. Instead, raised chevron markings serve as a separator for the lane, alerting motorists when they veer into the cycling lane. Cyclists who prefer not to cycle on the road can use the Park Connector Network, which is physically separated from vehicular traffic and runs alongside the road.