Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 5: Baey Yam Keng on enhancing connectivity, safety inclusivity while also promoting gracious behavior
The Ministry of Transport is on track to meet its target of 1,300km of cycling paths by 2030. By the end of this year, all 27 HDB towns and estates will have cycling paths. In Parliament on Tuesday (Mar 5), Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng said that while cycling paths are being expanded islandwide, it is not possible to build dedicated paths for different users everywhere due to Singapore's limited land. He said where necessary, public education efforts will be stepped up, and regulations tightened and enforced to ensure the safety of all. Mr Baey spoke on the recommendations of the Active Mobility Advisory Panel on the use of personal mobility aids (PMAs). He said the Government has accepted the recommendations, including limits on speed and sale. The speed limit for PMAs will be 6kmh. Existing users do not need to change their devices. They just need to keep to the speed limit. Dimension restrictions on public paths will be aligned with the rules in place on public transport. The laden weight of the device will be 300kg. Mr Baey said there is a need to ensure that PMAs are used by those who really need them and in a safe and responsible manner, so certification will be a requirement. Enforcement officers will also exercise discretion on the ground. He added that retailers and users have one year to prepare for the transition before regulations come into force around 2025. This is after amendments are made to the Active Mobility Act. Specific implementation timelines will be announced later.
The Ministry of Transport is on track to meet its target of 1,300km of cycling paths by 2030. By the end of this year, all 27 HDB towns and estates will have cycling paths. In Parliament on Tuesday (Mar 5), Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng said that while cycling paths are being expanded islandwide, it is not possible to build dedicated paths for different users everywhere due to Singapore's limited land. He said where necessary, public education efforts will be stepped up, and regulations tightened and enforced to ensure the safety of all. Mr Baey spoke on the recommendations of the Active Mobility Advisory Panel on the use of personal mobility aids (PMAs). He said the Government has accepted the recommendations, including limits on speed and sale. The speed limit for PMAs will be 6kmh. Existing users do not need to change their devices. They just need to keep to the speed limit. Dimension restrictions on public paths will be aligned with the rules in place on public transport. The laden weight of the device will be 300kg. Mr Baey said there is a need to ensure that PMAs are used by those who really need them and in a safe and responsible manner, so certification will be a requirement. Enforcement officers will also exercise discretion on the ground. He added that retailers and users have one year to prepare for the transition before regulations come into force around 2025. This is after amendments are made to the Active Mobility Act. Specific implementation timelines will be announced later.
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