Feedback from Implementation of Courtesy Crossing under Silver Zone Initiative

Mr Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the positive and negative experience and feedback gathered on the implementation of the "Courtesy Crossing" under the Silver Zone initiative; and (b) what is the number of Silver Zones with public bus stops but with no bus lay-by.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: The feedback on the courtesy crossing has been mostly positive. We have also received some feedback from users who are unsure about how to use these crossings. We will continue to publicise and educate pedestrians and motorists on how to use these crossings.

Eight of our nine Silver Zones today contain public bus stops with no bus lay-by. The majority of these bus stops are on two-lane roads. For those that are on one lane roads, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has assessed that the impediment to traffic is only momentary, even with the Silver Zone measures.