SINGAPORE — Bicycles and non-motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) like kick scooters will be banned from footpaths adjacent to cycling lanes, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Wednesday (Aug 14).
Currently, over 200km of cycling paths are situated next to footpaths.
LTA will be converting these footpaths into pedestrian-only paths and the new rule will be enforced from July next year, after an adjustment period for path users.
“To enhance safety for path users, especially pedestrians, bicycles and non-motorised PMDs will no longer be allowed on footpaths converted to pedestrian-only paths,” it said.
“To allow cyclists and non-motorised PMD users to adjust to this requirement, LTA will give a grace period for the transition before it starts enforcement action from July 1, 2025.”
Those caught flouting the new rule can be fined up to S$2,000 or jailed up to three months, or both.
Bicycles and non-motorised PMDs are currently allowed on footpaths adjacent to cycling lanes, although path users are encouraged to stick to their respective paths under the code of conduct for active mobility, LTA said.
As part of the conversion, physical markings, including pedestrian logos and “pedestrians-only” wordings, will be imprinted on footpaths adjacent to the dedicated cycling paths.
When the rule is enforced, only pedestrians and users of personal mobility aids, like electric wheelchairs, can use the pedestrian-only paths. Personal mobility aid users will be restricted to a speed limit of not more than 6kmh, which is similar to brisk walking speed, LTA said.
“LTA has been expanding the cycling path network in Singapore to support the Walk Cycle Ride vision. Singapore now has over 600km of cycling paths and connectors. Our target is to reach 1,300km of cycling paths by 2030,” it added.
“As our population ages and active mobility grows in popularity for first-mile last-mile journeys, we are also doing more to keep our paths safe, especially for seniors and young children.” CNA
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