Written Answer
Current Percentage and Future Plans for All Cycling Lanes to Be Grade-separated from Footpaths
Ministry of TransportSpeakers
Transcript
49 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.
Mr Chee Hong Tat: 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.