Complaints on School-related Traffic Disamenities and Requiring Schools in Residential Areas to Improve Traffic Management Plans

Ms Hany Soh asked the Minister for Education (a) in the past three years, what is the number of complaints on traffic disamenities caused by parents of school students; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider requiring schools located in residential areas to improve traffic management plans, such as by deploying traffic marshals on residential streets during peak hours.

Mr Desmond Lee: The Ministry of Education (MOE) does not track the number of complaints on traffic disamenities caused specifically by parents of school students.

Schools have established protocols to manage vehicular movements within their premises, including designated pick-up and drop-off points. Schools deploy traffic marshals to guide vehicles, stagger school start and end times where necessary, and issue advisories to parents who drive their children to school to do so responsibly. Parents and students are also encouraged to use public transport where feasible.

In addition, MOE works closely with agencies such as the Land Transport Authority, Traffic Police and Housing and Development Board to deploy enforcement officers near schools to deter motorists from obstructing traffic flow or posing road safety risks, where needed.

MOE will continue to work with the relevant agencies, schools and the local communities to address traffic and road safety concerns around schools.