- New 11km cycling path network links Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee.
- Over 300 bicycle parking lots added at MRT and LRT stations.
- Low carbon concrete used in construction for sustainability.
Singapore’s western region gets a boost in cycling connectivity with new cycling paths linking two towns.
Key Terms Simplified
- Cycling path network is a group of connected paths made for people to ride bicycles safely.
- Low carbon concrete is a type of concrete that is better for the environment than regular concrete.
- First-and-last-mile connectivity means making it easy for people to get to and from public transport stations.
New Cycling Paths Connect Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee
On 25 August 2024, a new cycling path network opened in Singapore’s west.
The paths connect Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee towns.
They are about 11km long in total.
This project is part of a bigger plan by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
LTA wants to create 1,300km of cycling paths across Singapore by 2030.
According to LTA, Mr Gan Kim Yong opened the new paths.
Mr Gan is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry.
He is also the Grassroots Adviser to Chua Chu Kang GRC.
What’s New for Cyclists?
The new paths connect to many places people often visit.
These include Chua Chu Kang Community Club, Lot One, Teck Whye Shopping Centre, Sunshine Place, and Yew Tee Point.
Cyclists can now reach all stations on the Bukit Panjang LRT line.
This includes Yew Tee and Choa Chu Kang MRT stations.
| New Features | Number |
|---|---|
| Bicycle parking lots added | Over 300 |
| Pedestrian crossings widened | 22 |
| New bicycle crossings | 3 |
LTA added more than 300 bicycle parking lots at MRT and LRT stations.
They are Choa Chu Kang MRT, Keat Hong, Phoenix, South View, and Teck Whye LRT stations.
This makes it easier for people to park their bikes and take the train.
They widened 22 pedestrian crossings and added 3 new bicycle crossings.
These changes make the area safer for cyclists and people walking.
Challenges and Solutions
Building cycling paths in busy towns like Choa Chu Kang was not easy.
LTA had to work with local schools to make space for the paths.
They also changed part of a road into a cycling path.
This was done on the Choa Chu Kang West Flyover.
About 100m of road space was turned into a cycling path there.
LTA stated, “Residents can now cycle safely and conveniently to various amenities across the two towns.”
Sustainable Construction
LTA used special concrete to build some of the paths in Choa Chu Kang.
This concrete is called low carbon concrete.
It is better for the environment than regular concrete.
LTA said, “In line with LTA’s commitment to using more sustainable materials and methods… the later batch of cycling paths in Choa Chu Kang were constructed using low carbon concrete.”
What’s Next?
- LTA plans to have cycling paths in all HDB towns by the end of 2024.
- The new paths might encourage more people to cycle instead of driving.
- This could help reduce traffic and be good for the environment.
The new cycling paths are part of Singapore’s plan for better transport.
They make it easier for people to cycle to train stations and bus stops.
This could lead to more people using public transport.
It’s also good for the environment if more people cycle instead of drive.
These new cycling paths show Singapore’s commitment to sustainable transport and active lifestyles.
