Update on Progress Made by Committee on Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

Ms Lee Li Lian asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress made by the Committee on Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety.

Mr Lui Tuck Yew: Since its formation at the end of last year, the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Committee (PCSC) has been engaging stakeholders and reviewing safety initiatives. Initiatives improving cycling safety that have been implemented include a safe cycling guidebook launched in June 2013. On pedestrian safety, new "LOOK" road markings have been painted at selected zebra crossings to remind pedestrians to look out for traffic before crossing the road. There are also new "Give Way to Pedestrians" signs at selected traffic junctions to remind motorists when they make right turns to look out for and give way to pedestrians. In conjunction with the Singapore Road Safety Month 2013, the SRSC organised a series of outreach events for the elderly, students, motorcyclists as well as heavy vehicles owners and drivers to raise awareness of road safety.

The PCSC is also reviewing what more can be done for vulnerable groups, such as school children and the elderly, and will share more details later this year.