Cycling

A connected cycling-friendly city

Cycling is a sustainable and convenient way to get around. It is also a great form of exercise to keep active and healthy. There are over 730km of cycling paths and park connectors across Singapore, in all HDB towns and estates and the Central Area.

LTA continues to expand the cycling path network to support greener commutes. These cycling paths connect residents from their homes to MRT stations, bus interchanges, shopping malls, schools and amenities in the neighbourhood and beyond. Residents can also enjoy greater connectivity to parks and recreational destinations.

Cycling Path Networks

The cycling path network is designed to provide a safe, convenient and conducive environment for active mobility users of all ages and skill levels. Expansion plans are ongoing for the cycling path network islandwide, with works being progressively completed by 2030. When completed, the cycling network will span about 1300km.

The upcoming North-South Corridor (NSC) will provide a cycling trunk route from North to the city, and support longer distance commute.

Cycling Friendly Features

Cycling paths connect to MRT stations, allowing for easier and safer first-and-last mile commutes. We are also building and enhancing other cycling infrastructure, such as bicycle parking spaces, to bring greater convenience.

Here are some examples of our cycling path networks and related active mobility infrastructure.

Ang Mo Kio Walking & Cycling Town

Ang Mo Kio Walking & Cycling Town

Singapore’s first walking and cycling town, Ang Mo Kio currently features a cycling network linking residents to Ang Mo Kio MRT station and bus interchange. This makes it safe and seamless for them to cycle or walk the first and last mile for their daily commute. The network has also improved access to amenities such as the AMK Hub, Bishan – Ang Mo Kio Park, Mayflower and Chong Boon Market and Food Centre.

Cycling path works are still ongoing and are slated for completion in 2026. When implemented, the total network of cycling paths for Ang Mo Kio Town will span 27km.

Why Ang Mo Kio?

As a mature town, Ang Mo Kio was chosen to test innovative solutions that support walking and cycling in a built-up environment. These included new planning typologies, junction design, harmonised signage, and innovative elevated infrastructure for walking and cycling.

Special features

Some of the special features includes:

Sheltered cycling path lined with greenery

Distinctive Red Cycling Paths

Pedestrian priority zones to improve safety by clearly marking out where pedestrians and cyclists should travel.

Pedestrian priority zones are created in areas where pedestrians and cyclists need to share the space, such as spaces behind bus stops and road crossings.

Bicycle wheeling ramps along staircases

Easy-to-read maps on signboards

Converting the space under the MRT viaduct into a sheltered cycling path lined with greenery. It is also a test bed for new horticultural technology, thanks to LTA’s partnership with the National Parks Board;
Distinctive red cycling paths;
Pedestrian Priority Zones to improve safety by clearly marking out where pedestrians and cyclists should travel;
Bicycle wheeling ramps along staircases;
Easy-to-read maps on signboards

Future Plans

Plans have been put in place to provide a direct cycling route from the city to towns such as Queenstown, Geylang and those along the North-South Corridor including Yishun and Sembawang.

Bencoolen Street

Bencoolen Street

Commuters along Bencoolen Street can now enjoy a smoother and safer experience while walking or cycling, after transforming two of the four original vehicular lanes into widened walkways and cycling lanes, as part of LTA’s Walk Cycle Ride SG initiative.

This took place while the street was closed off during the construction of the Downtown Line’s Bencoolen station, and LTA and other government agencies saw the opportunity to “pedestrianise” the street and reclaim road spaces for people-centric activities.

Key features of the people-centric street include:

Wider footpaths lined with trees that provide shade, as well as benches for pedestrians to pause and relax
A dedicated cycling path that connects to the rest of the city and other parts of Singapore
More than 125 bicycle parking spaces
A dedicated bus lane for faster and smoother bus journeys

More bicycle parking spaces in Bencoolen

More than 125 bicycle parking

A dedicated bus lane for faster and smoother bus journeys

Besides Bencoolen, other areas in the city such as Coleman Street and Armenian Street have also been transformed to be more walkable and people-friendly.

Tanah Merah Coast On-Road Cycling Lane

Tanah Merah Coast On-Road Cycling Lane

A popular route for sports cyclists, the 10km cycling lane along Tanah Merah Coast Road is a one-way cycling infrastructure that features new markings and elements to enhance cyclists’ safety on a stretch that is often piled by heavy vehicles. For more information about the cycling lane, please refer to the following PDF (PDF, 1.2mb). For safe cycling practices, please refer to this page. Casual cyclists who are not confident in cycling on the road may consider using the Park Connector Network (PCN) running alongside Tanah Merah Coast Road.

West Camp Road Sunday Cycling Lane

West Camp Road Sunday Cycling Lane

The West Camp Road Sunday Cycling Lane sets aside dedicated road space along West Camp Road for cyclists to ride during hours when vehicular traffic is low.

The Sunday Cycling Lane started as a six-month trial in October 2022. During the trial, LTA closely monitored the traffic patterns and usage patterns of cyclists on the cycling lane. User feedback on the cycling lane were also gathered.

Following the positive outcomes from the trial, the cycling lane was made permanent and is currently in operation every Sunday morning during 5am – 11am. During these operating hours, only buses and cyclists are allowed in the cycling lane. Cyclists using the cycling lane during the operating hours will not be subject to the limit on group size.

The 4.6km cycling lane is demarcated by solid blue lane markings and "Lane begins" and "Lane ends" signboards to demarcate the start and end point of the cycling lane. The operational hours are indicated via prominent road signs and road surface markings.

For more information about the Sunday Cycling Lane at West Camp Road, please refer to the Sunday Cycling Lane Leaflet (PDF,910kB).

For general safe cycling practices, please refer to the Rules and Code of Conduct page.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking

Together with our partner agencies, we have provided over 280,000 public bicycle parking lots at public transport nodes, public housing void decks and public parks, ensuring cyclists can easily find a convenient place to park. Today, most residential areas and transport nodes are within a 5-minute walk to a bicycle parking facility.

To improve the user experience, U-bar racks have been introduced with a user-friendly design that complements the existing double-tier racks. These U-bar racks feature yellow lot markings that help to guide users to park within the lot, allowing for better utilisation of space and a neater parking arrangement.

Bicycle Crossings

Bicycle Crossings

A lane for cyclists at traffic junctions

Singapore’s first bicycle crossing was installed in 1994 along Bishan Road. Since then, dedicated bicycle crossings have been built at 120 pedestrian crossings which improved safety by providing a separate crossing space for cyclists and pedestrains. Check out the locations of the Bicycle Crossings for more information.

Bicycle Wheeling Ramps

Bicycle Wheeling Ramps

Since 2013, bicycle wheeling ramps have been installed at various locations to make it easier for cyclists to push their bicycles across pedestrian overhead bridges without the need to carry them. Check out the locations of Bicycle Wheeling Ramps for more information.

How to use the Bicycle Wheeling Ramp (BWR)

Loading Bike: Tilt the bicycle slightly towards your body to keep the pedal away from the railings.

Going Down: Place both hands on the handle bar and be prepared to apply brakes when necessary.

Going Up: Push your bicycle up the ramp by holding onto the handle bar and seat.

Safety Markings at Bus Stops

Safety Markings at Bus Stops

To enhance the safety for all commuters, we will be implementing safety markings at selected bus stops. These markings will remind active mobility device users to slow down and give way to commuters boarding and alighting from buses.

The safety markings includes:

Guiding lines to direct active mobility device users;
“SLOW” markings; and
Speed regulating strips

Where there is available space behind the bus stop, active mobility device users are advised to follow the guiding lines instead of riding through the bus stop.

Such safety features at bus stops will be rolled out where necessary and feasible.

Examples of safety markings:

Guiding lines to direct active mobility device users when there is space behind the bus stop

SLOW markings and speed regulating strips — "SLOW" markings and speed regulating strips to slow down active mobility device users before approaching bus stops

Cyclist Ahead Signs

Cyclist Ahead Signs

Since 2007, we have introduced Cyclist Ahead signs to alert motorists to keep a look out for cyclists, particularly on roads frequently used by cyclists.