Installation of Zebra Crossings in HDB Car Parks to Enhance Pedestrian Safety

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether zebra crossings are allowed to be installed in HDB carparks; and (b) if not, whether the Government will consider allowing zebra crossings to be installed in HDB carparks in the interest of pedestrian safety.

Zebra crossings are allowed in the Housing and Development Board (HDB) carparks, provided they can be implemented safely. For example, pedestrians and motorists should have good visibility of one another for a sufficient distance.

Where the implementation of zebra crossings is not feasible, HDB will enhance road safety by providing courtesy crossings or traffic calming measures, such as road humps, to reduce vehicle speed.

Safety is a shared responsibility and all carpark users should exercise caution when driving or walking in a carpark.