Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on use of footpaths and shared paths on the Park Connector Network

Jan 6, 2020

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Minister for National Development in light of the footpath ban for PMDs (a) whether the Ministry will reconsider its present position of allowing both PMD users and pedestrians to co-use all parts or lanes of the Park Connector Network (PCN), whether marked "PCN" or with the sign of a foot; and (b) if so, what measures will now be taken to ensure strict and safe segregation.

Answer:

A large part of the Park Connector Network (PCN) will be subdivided between footpaths and shared paths. Currently, we have marked out these separated paths on about 30km of the PCN, and expect to complete the rest by this year. In line with the latest active mobility regulations, NParks will not allow personal mobility devices to be used on footpaths on the PCN; they will only be permitted on the shared paths. NParks will also update and harmonise the markings and signage on the PCN with those of LTA’s cycling path network. This will provide clarity and consistency to all users.

NParks will also continue to work with LTA and the community to promote the safe and orderly use of our PCN. In particular, NParks will continue to implement safety measures, such as additional lighting, speed regulating strips and advisory signs at high usage areas. Where there is sufficient width in the PCN, NParks will also implement physical separators such as grass verges between the footpaths and shared paths.