Cycling in Singapore

Singapore currently has 730 km (450 mi) of cycling paths and park connectors across Singapore, serving residential estates and the Central Business District. The National Cycling Plan (NCP) was first announced as part of the 2013 Land Use Plan, with the aim of providing ‘a cyclist-friendly, well-connected network providing safe and healthy cycling for all'.[1] In 2020, the Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) was launched to accelerate the expansion of the cycling network.

History

In 2020, the LTA launched the Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) which was launched as part of efforts to accelerate the development of cycling path networks and active mobility infrastructure.[2]

Infrastructure

The Park Connector Network (PCN) is a network of walking/running/cycling paths that connects the various parks and other green spaces in Singapore. Both the parks and the PCN are managed by National Parks Board (NParks).[3]

Legislation

In August 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that all bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) will be banned from pedestrian-only paths from 1 July 2025.[4] Offenders could be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for three months, or both while pedestrians who walked on cycling paths will not be penalised.[4] The enforcement was due to the increased cycling lanes besides footpaths.[4] Pedestrian logos and “pedestrians only” wordings would be printed on footpaths next to the cycling paths.[4]

Events

OCBC Bank organised the yearly OCBC Cycle is an annual mass-participation cycling event held on closed public roads since 2009. The event also hosts the Southeast Asia Speedway Championship which is sanctioned by the Singapore Cycling Federation.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Shin, Huoy Terh; Kai, Cao (2018). "GIS-MCDA based cycling paths planning: a case study in Singapore". Applied Geography. 94: 107–118. Bibcode:2018AppGe..94..107T. doi:10.1016/j.apgeog.2018.03.007. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Factsheet: Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) Programme to Improve Safety and Connectivity for all Path Users". LTA. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  3. ^ National Parks Board Annual Report 2010/2011
  4. ^ a b c d "Footpaths next to cycling lanes to become pedestrian-only; enforcement starts in July 2025". The Straits Times. 14 August 2024. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Cambodian cyclists to join Speedway Championship in Singapore". Khmer Times. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.

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