Cycling Culture in Singapore

Mr Nicholas Fang asked the Minister for Transport whether there are further plans to (a) encourage more Singaporeans to adopt cycling as a mode of transportation; and (b) create a broader culture of cycling in the country.

Cycling, as a mode of transport, has become increasingly popular in Singapore in recent years, with the majority of these being short trips – as part of the daily journey to work, typically to the MRT station or bus interchange; or short intra-town trips. Hence, our priority is to build up the cycling path network in HDB towns. In our recently-launched Land Transport Master Plan 2013, we have committed to providing about 190 km of cycling paths for all HDB towns by 2020.

At the same time, we recognise that there are opportunities to facilitate cycling for longer distances, and one key strategy is to link up cycling paths in HDB towns to the National Parks Board's Park Connector Networks, and to also identify options for inter-town paths and a few trunk cycling routes. In all, we expect to progressively build up and create a comprehensive, island-wide cycling path network that will reach well over 700 km in length over the next 15 years.

We will also enhance bicycle parking facilities at MRT stations, with about 3,000 bicycle racks completed by 2014. LTA is working with Town Councils and other agencies to also provide sufficient bicycle parking within HDB estates and at key community amenities.