Come August 18, 2008, motorists will see signs on the roads to warn them of the presence of cyclists. These signs can be spotted along roads such as Upper Thomson Road, Mandai Road, West Coast Road and Tuas Road.

These specific locations in the central and western parts of Singapore are popular with cycling enthusiasts and frequently used for their training sessions.  

The expansion of these signs to the central and western routes is an initiative undertaken by LTA after consultation with the Safe Cyclists Task Force (SCTF).

Facilitating cycling is in line with the Land Transport Master Plan.

LTA Chief Executive, Mr Yam Ah Mee, elaborated “We must ensure the safety of cyclists on the roads and the installation of these safety signs along these stretches of roads will help to alert motorists of the presence of cyclists and make it safer for those who cycle on the roads.”

LTA’s move is supported by avid cyclist and SCTF member, Mr Leo Tan.

He said, "Apart from alerting motorists to take extra care on roads commonly used by cyclists, it also stands as a symbolic recognition by the State that motorists must share the roads with cyclists.

"Such support from authorities like the LTA bodes well for our efforts to promote safety and to achieve harmonious co-existence between cyclists and other road users.”

The LTA emphasized that while these signs are meant to raise awareness of cyclists’ presence at frequent training routes, less skilful cyclists should exercise judgment when determining if these routes are suitable for them.

Cyclists are also advised to adopt safe cycling behaviour whether they travel along these routes or elsewhere.

With the expansion of these signs, a total of 119 signs will be found in Singapore.   

Locations:

Central

Neo Tiew Road, Kranji Way, Kranji Road, Lim Chu Kang Road, Old Choa Chu Kang Road, Woodlands Road, Mandai Road, Mandai Avenue, Upper Thomson Road and Old Upper Thomson Road.

Western

Ahmad Ibrahim, Jurong Pier Road, Jalan Buroh and West Coast Highway.