Debated in Parliament on 11 Jul 2016.
Mr Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for Transport (a) to date, what is the number of overhead bridges that have lifts; and (b) what are the alternative solutions to make overhead bridges, especially those found in mature estates, elderly- and handicap- friendly if lifts and ramps cannot be installed for some reason.
Today, 33 pedestrian overhead bridges have lifts. LTA is installing lifts at 34 more bridges by 2018 and 50 more bridges after that. We will then review the situation for the subsequent phases. We will prioritise bridges near places, such as transport hubs, hospitals, polyclinics, welfare homes, homes for the aged and schools for children with special needs.
For bridges that are regularly used by the elderly and physically disabled, if it is impossible to install lifts because of location constraints, we will explore alternatives like street-level crossings.
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