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Pedestrian zones

New feature in OBUs alerts motorists to slow down when nearing some streets and expressway exits: LTA

Friendly Streets refer to streets which incorporate elements from existing efforts that improve pedestrian safety.
Friendly Streets refer to streets which incorporate elements from existing efforts that improve pedestrian safety.

Forum: Stronger stance against PMDs needed to protect pedestrians

Forum: Ban smoking while walking in public spaces

Forum: Do away with steps at ground-level walkways for easier access

Forum: Do more to balance needs of all users on pathways

Forum: Painted cycling paths pose a safety hazard when wet

Cyclists face fines, jail for riding on pedestrian-only paths as enforcement begins on July 1

LTA’s active mobility enforcement officers advising pedestrians and cyclists to keep to their respective lanes on a newly converted 200m-long pedestrian-only path in Tampines on July 1.
LTA’s active mobility enforcement officers advising pedestrians and cyclists to keep to their respective lanes on a newly converted 200m-long pedestrian-only path in Tampines on July 1.

Forum: Act against motorcyclists who endanger pedestrians

Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian-only

A view shows Rue Ferdinand Flocon, one of Paris' pedestrianised streets, on March 21.
A view shows Rue Ferdinand Flocon, one of Paris' pedestrianised streets, on March 21.

First pedestrian-only paths open in Toa Payoh; paths in other towns to be completed by July

Apart from pedestrians, users of personal mobility aids – such as mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs – are allowed on pedestrian-only paths.
Apart from pedestrians, users of personal mobility aids – such as mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs – are allowed on pedestrian-only paths.

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