Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on guidelines on design of covered linkways and associated footpaths

Nov 4, 2019

Mr Lim Biow Chuan: To ask the Minister for National Development whether the Municipal Services Office will work with other agencies to evaluate the design of covered footpaths with the view of widening the footpaths.

Answer:

LTA, URA, HDB and other stakeholder agencies have drawn up a common set of Walking and Cycling Design Guidelines to help industry and government agencies improve urban street design for commuters.  The guidelines, which have been in place since 1 Feb 2019, describe the recommended design and width of covered linkways and their associated footpaths.  

Newer covered linkways generally conform to these recommended specifications.

Older covered linkways built before these harmonised guidelines may not conform to these specifications.  Where needed, and where there are no site constraints, MSO works with the relevant agencies to consider the cost-effectiveness of widening the covered linkway and its associated footpath.

I thank Mr Lim for his feedback, which helps us improve our shared living environment.