Debated in Parliament on 8 Sep 2026.
Dr Neo Kok Beng asked the Minister for Transport on the replacement of tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings (a) whether the replacements can be accelerated to be completed within two years, instead of the planned four-year timeline; and (b) whether the Government would consider extending replacement works to HDB and residential estates.
All tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings as well as in Housing and Development Board (HDB) and private residential estates comply with the Building and Construction Authority's Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment to ensure that they are safe to walk on.
As part of the Land and Transport Authority's (LTA's) maintenance programme, LTA is progressively upgrading tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings over a four-year period, as these tiles are directly exposed to rain and weather conditions. This will improve durability and skid resistance. LTA will prioritise areas with high footfall where feasible.
LTA's programme does not apply to residential estates, which are mostly maintained by HDB or the respective town councils. The tactile tiles in these areas are mostly under shelter, such as drop-off porches and staircase landings, which are not subject to the same level of exposure and wear.
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