You may have heard that as part of the vision for a 'car-lite' Singapore, URA and LTA have introduced a "Walking and Cycling Plan" requirement for selected New Erection or Major A&A works to ensure that the needs of pedestrians and cyclists are considered upfront in the design of developments.
We encourage all developments to incorporate pedestrian and cyclist friendly features, even if they do not fall under the Walking and Cycling Plan submission criteria. This way, we can shape a more pedestrian and cyclist friendly urban environment throughout Singapore, one development at a time.
Here are some suggestions you can consider when designing your development:
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