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Pedestrian zones

25-year-old woman injured after car crashes into pedestrian walkway in Orchard Road

Footage of the aftermath of the accident circulating on Instagram shows a grey car on a pedestrian pavement outside the shopping mall. The vehicle appears to have struck a traffic control box.
Footage of the aftermath of the accident circulating on Instagram shows a grey car on a pedestrian pavement outside the shopping mall. The vehicle appears to have struck a traffic control box.

4 new Friendly Streets in Bukit Panjang, Pek Kio, Sembawang and Tiong Bahru-Havelock

The four newly completed streets, known as Friendly Streets, are located in Bukit Panjang, Pek Kio, Sembawang, and Tiong Bahru-Havelock.
The four newly completed streets, known as Friendly Streets, are located in Bukit Panjang, Pek Kio, Sembawang, and Tiong Bahru-Havelock.

Tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings to be replaced over next 4 years

Tactile paving was installed at pedestrian crossings since 2010 to guide visually impaired pedestrians.
Tactile paving was installed at pedestrian crossings since 2010 to guide visually impaired pedestrians.

Multitasking on the road isn’t a good thing

The Traffic Police Annual Road Traffic Situation report released earlier in 2026 reported a 10-year high of 149 fatalities in 2025.
The Traffic Police Annual Road Traffic Situation report released earlier in 2026 reported a 10-year high of 149 fatalities in 2025.

Forum: If you’re unhappy and you know it, sound the horn

Why we need clearer guidelines about walking in cities

Japan’s Shibuya crossing, famous for its disciplined pedestrians, was the site of a viral video where a woman roughly slams into a child posing for a photo.
Japan’s Shibuya crossing, famous for its disciplined pedestrians, was the site of a viral video where a woman roughly slams into a child posing for a photo.

Forum: Curb cyclists speeding through zebra crossings

S’pore’s first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge set to be completed in Jurong West in 2028

The bridge, to be located near Block 410 Jurong West Street 42, measures 10m long and 5m wide.
The bridge, to be located near Block 410 Jurong West Street 42, measures 10m long and 5m wide.

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

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