Debated in Parliament on 15 Oct 2025.
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) how many collisions between cyclists and pedestrians on cycling paths which are adjacent to pedestrian-only paths have occurred since 1 July 2025; (b) why are pedestrians not legally prohibited from such cycling paths; and (c) whether the Ministry will introduce such a prohibition to better protect pedestrians from accidents with cyclists.
According to the Singapore Police Force, 20 accidents involving active mobility device users and pedestrians were reported between 1 July 2025 and 31 August 2025. We do not track the number of collisions occurring specifically on cycling paths adjacent to pedestrian-only paths (POPs). There are other incidents that are not reported and are typically resolved between affected parties.
Under the Code of Conduct for Active Mobility, users are advised to keep to their own paths. The conversion of footpaths, next to cycling paths, to POPs is intended to improve safety for pedestrians who do not need to share the path with faster moving cyclists and personal mobility device users. We do not legally prohibit pedestrians from using cycling paths to afford pedestrians, who make up the largest group of path users, the flexibility of also walking on the cycling paths when safe to do so. Instead, our approach is to clearly demarcate the paths and focus on strengthening user etiquette and compliance through education and outreach efforts. Enforcement officers on the ground will also educate pedestrians who are seen to be on cycling paths to keep to the POPs for their own safety.
The Land Transport Authority will continue to partner the community and schools to raise awareness on safe path use.
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