SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) introduced new cycling route networks in Woodlands, Toa Payoh, Choa Chu Kang, Geylang, and Queenstown on Tuesday (Mar 26), which may elevate Singapore’s cycling infrastructure over the next five years.
LTA said Woodlands will have one of the biggest intra-city cycling networks, with approximately 20km added to its present paths and the Park Connector Network (PCN).
The new paths will join residents among the Marsiling, Woodlands, and Admiralty MRT stations on the North-South Line and Woodlands South station on the imminent Thomson-East Coast Line. Accessibility between key amenities and business estates can also be more desirable.
LTA said a 7km cycling community may be built in Toa Payoh. Residents will experience “extra connectivity” among their houses and the Toa Payoh metropolis center, Braddell, and Toa Payoh MRT stations.
Bus stops within the vicinity will be retrofitted to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians higher more comfortably.
LTA said that Choa Chu Kang’s cycling network could be accelerated through 12km.
The authority is examining widening the footpath alongside Choa Chu Kang West Flyover to a 2.5m extensive shared route to connect the town to Yew Tee, presently separated through the Kranji Expressway.
LTA announced new biking paths in Geylang (150m long) and Queenstown (2.3km long). These paths will be connected to current PCNs, permitting citizens within the areas to travel to the town.
