Written answer by Ministry of National Development on whether Pedestrian-Only Paths will be implemented at Park Connector Networks

Sep 9, 2024

Question No: 6522

Question by: Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong

To ask the Minister for National Development in respect of LTA’s recent announcements that it will be converting the footpaths adjacent to dedicated cycling paths into Pedestrian-Only Paths, whether NParks will align the use of its Park Connector Network (PCN) accordingly so that there will consistently be Pedestrian-Only Paths alongside paths for exclusive use of cyclists and active mobility users throughout the PCN, in order to promote safety and consistency for all pedestrians and active mobility users.

Answer:

To enhance the user experience along our Park Connector Network (PCN), NParks commenced pilots of a revised typology that segregates selected stretches of the PCN into pedestrian-only paths and shared paths in 2022.

This has been rolled out for park connectors that are used primarily for recreation, such as along canals and coastal routes, and where there are contiguous stretches that are wide enough to accommodate segregated paths. A total of approximately 30km of park connectors in Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Panjang Park and Changi Bay have since adopted the revised typology.

In the next phase, NParks will roll out the revised typology for another 14km of park connectors, incorporating feedback received so far. Thereafter, NParks will engage stakeholders again and assess the feasibility to implement the revised typology for more park connectors.