Technical Restrictions for Placement of Zebra Crossing Markings in Residential and Commercial Areas

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether there are any technical restrictions on the placement of zebra crossing markings within (i) public housing estates (ii) private residential estates and (iii) commercial projects; (b) if so, what are they; and (c) if not, what are the requirements before such markings can be placed at such residential and commercial areas.

For zebra crossings along public roads, a key consideration is whether the crossing can be implemented safely. For example, pedestrians and motorists should have good visibility of one another by having sufficient distance away from a traffic junction. The Housing and Development Board also adopts the same safety considerations as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) when assessing the feasibility or need to implement zebra crossings within public housing estates.

For commercial projects, LTA will advise and work with developers, based on the same set of safety considerations.