ALTERNATIVES TO CAR OWNERSHIP
Participants also discussed how to reduce reliance on private car ownership.
Suggestions included enhancing first- and last-mile connectivity through more cycling infrastructure and sheltered walkways, while expanding accessible and family-friendly car-sharing services.
Participants also supported prioritising pedestrians and public transport over cars in road and traffic design.
Another theme that was brought up was how roads and paths could better serve different users such as cyclists and riders. There were calls for pedestrians to be given greater priority in high-activity areas such as town centres, mature housing estates and schools, alongside speed-reduction measures and lower speed limits, without compromising bus service efficiency.
Participants called for clearer norms on safe path sharing, and urged more considerate behaviour towards children, seniors and other vulnerable users.
Micromobility also featured in discussions, with participants viewing bicycles, power-assisted bicycles, e-scooters and similar options as playing an important role in complementing public transport, said LTA.
“However, they felt that greater adoption would depend on improvements to safety, comfort and infrastructure, as well as more responsible user behaviour,” the authority added.
There was support for a more connected network with wider, sheltered, and segregated paths, improved path maintenance, charging stations, enhanced parking, end-of-trip facilities and better integration with public transport.
But while many participants noted the benefits of shared motorised micromobility services, they felt that infrastructure and safety measures first had to be strengthened.
Inclusivity was another recurring theme, with participants calling for improved public transport accessibility for families with young children, people living with dementia and those with disabilities.
The difficulties experienced by visually-impaired commuters on public transport and the lack of awareness of family-friendly features, such as nursing rooms at some MRT stations, provided insights into challenges faced by such groups, LTA said.
Since November last year, LTA has engaged more than 7,000 people through online responses, focus group discussions, youth engagements and community outreach events as part of the Land Transport Master Plan refresh.
The feedback gathered will help shape the refreshed blueprint, which LTA expects to release in 2027.
