(2) Sheltered walkways around key transport nodes To provide a comfortable walking environment to and from transport nodes, sheltered walkways are planned between key transport nodes such as MRT and LRT stations, bus interchanges and bus shelters and nearby amenities such as hawker centres and commercial buildings. (3) Barrier-free accessibility To meet the needs of the less physically able, all MRT stations and bus interchanges will be made barrier-free and all public buses will be wheelchair-accessible by 2020. (4) Facilitating cycling as a mode of transport A $43 million pilot programme is underway to construct dedicated cycling paths in 7 HDB towns to facilitate intra-town cycling. These off-road paths segregate cyclists from on-road vehicles and pedestrians and are safer for cyclists of all skill levels. Walking and Cycling Plan in July 2016, property owners will Under the need to consider the safety, convenience and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclist in the design of their new commercial developments. Owners will get Gross Floor Area-exempt space for the provision of bicycle parking, showers and locker rooms. (5) Integrated Transport Hub Integrated transport hubs will be co-locate airconditioned bus interchanges, MRT/LRT stations and shops. They will make transfers more convenient and allow commuters to run errands, shop or have a meal on their way home. Such hubs are planned in Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Hougang, Joo Koon, Jurong East, Marina South and Yishun in the next 10 years. Restraint Measures on vehicles Given the limited land and greater priority for housing and work, less reliance will be placed on private transport. Vehicle growth will be tightly controlled through restraint measures such as the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP). D Commercial nodes and industries To support the growth of core sectors in the industries, plans are underway for:
(2) Sheltered walkways around key transport nodes To provide a comfortable walking environment to and from transport nodes, sheltered walkways are planned between key transport nodes such as MRT and LRT stations, bus interchanges and bus shelters and nearby amenities such as hawker centres and commercial buildings. (3) Barrier-free accessibility To meet the needs of the less physically able, all MRT stations and bus interchanges will be made barrier-free and all public buses will be wheelchair-accessible by 2020. (4) Facilitating cycling as a mode of transport A $43 million pilot programme is underway to construct dedicated cycling paths in 7 HDB towns to facilitate intra-town cycling. These off-road paths segregate cyclists from on-road vehicles and pedestrians and are safer for cyclists of all skill levels. Under the Walking and Cycling Plan in July 2016, property owners will need to consider the safety, convenience and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclist in the design of their new commercial developments. Owners will get Gross Floor Area-exempt space for the provision of bicycle parking, showers and locker rooms. (5) Integrated Transport Hub Integrated transport hubs will be co-locate airconditioned bus interchanges, MRT/LRT stations and shops. They will make transfers more convenient and allow commuters to run errands, shop or have a meal on their way home. Such hubs are planned in Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Hougang, Joo Koon, Jurong East, Marina South and Yishun in the next 10 years. Restraint Measures on vehicles Given the limited land and greater priority for housing and work, less reliance will be placed on private transport. Vehicle growth will be tightly controlled through restraint measures such as the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP). D Commercial nodes and industries To support the growth of core sectors in the industries, plans are underway for:
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