Enhancing Last-mile Connectivity with Shelters to Link Commercial Buildings to MRT Stations and Bus Stops

93 Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Transport whether further measures can be taken to enhance last-mile connectivity with regard to shelters that link private/commercial buildings and properties to bus stops and MRT stations.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: Today, there are already 66 kilometres of sheltered walkways connecting our public transport nodes to key amenities, such as shopping malls, as well as to offices and residences. The Land Transport Authority is adding another 140 kilometres as part of its Walk2Ride programme.

Furthermore, from 1 July 2016, private developers must submit a Walking and Cycling Plan when applying to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for planning permission. This will ensure that they provide, where appropriate, for sheltered connections to bus stops and Mass Rapid Transit stations in the design or redevelopment of their buildings.