Residents in Ang Mo Kio, like Mr. Lim, a 64-year-old facility manager with partial blindness, are welcoming the newly added raised zebra crossing on A
Residents in Ang Mo Kio, like Mr. Lim, a 64-year-old facility manager with partial blindness, are welcoming the newly added raised zebra crossing on Ang Mo Kio Street 31. “With the hump on the zebra crossing, cars have to slow down, making me feel even safer while crossing,” shared Lim.
The raised crossing is part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) “Friendly Streets” initiative, the first completed out of five pilot locations, which also includes Bukit Batok West, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and West Coast. Other enhancements include kerbless crossings, green road markings, and reduced speed limits, all designed to boost pedestrian safety by alerting motorists to slow down as they approach high-traffic areas.
Introduced during the Ministry of Transport’s 2023 debate, the “Friendly Streets” initiative will expand to all HDB towns by 2030, with plans to extend to private estates near key amenities. Local resident Kok Boon Hua, who has lived on Ang Mo Kio Street 31 for more than 40 years, noted that he has already observed motorists slowing down thanks to the green markings on the road.
However, there are still challenges. Another resident, Sadha, noted that some residents, especially older individuals, continue to jaywalk despite shorter waiting times at traffic lights. He hopes more can be done to encourage safer crossing habits. “It’s risky, even with the new green markings. I just want everyone to stay safe,” he commented.
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