The Land Transport Authority (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. 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. 

2.             Currently, over 200km of the cycling paths are built adjacent to footpaths.  LTA will be converting these footpaths adjacent to dedicated cycling paths into Pedestrian-Only Paths. Bicycles and non-motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) are currently allowed on footpaths, although path users are encouraged to stick to their respective paths under the Code of Conduct for Active Mobility. 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. We also urge pedestrians to keep to the Pedestrian-Only Paths for their safety. To allow cyclists and non-motorised PMD users to adjust to this requirement, LTA will give a grace period for the transition before we start enforcement action from 1 July 2025.    

3.             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 as illustrated in Annex A. Personal Mobility Aid^[1] users are allowed to use the Pedestrian-Only Paths together with pedestrians, but at a speed limit of not more than 6 km/h^[2], which is similar to brisk walking speed. See summary in Annex B.

4.             LTA will also continue to educate path users on the rules and encourage safe path sharing behaviours. This will be done through educational campaigns comprising various online and offline channels. LTA’s ongoing education programmes such as school assembly talks and Confidence on Wheels will also remind participants of the upcoming move.

ANNEX A – Mock up of ‘Pedestrians-Only’ logo and how it will be implemented on footpaths adjacent to dedicated cycling paths 
ANNEX B – Summary of where active mobility devices are allowed to be used

^[1] Personal Mobility Aids are used by persons with walking difficulties, and include motorised and non-motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters. 
^[2] By end of next year, Personal Mobility Aids will have to keep within travelling speeds of 6km/h.