Plans afoot to help make walking more convenient, including more sheltered walkways and rest stops
More sheltered walkways, greenery and rest stops among things being looked into, says Janil Puthucheary
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Adrian Lim
Lack of convenience is the main reason why commuters do not walk more, but transport planners are hoping to coax them to use their legs, by exploring ways to make walking more enjoyable.
Besides building sheltered walkways, planting more greenery and having rest stops, as well as things to look at and do along the way, are some of the possibilities being looked into, Senior Minister of State for Transport Janil Puthucheary told The Sunday Times in a recent interview.