Stepping up car-lite strategy a boost for cyclists, pedestrians

Singapore’s car-lite strategy will be stepped up in a big way, with more measures planned to wean drivers off cars, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament yesterday.

First, developers will be required to incorporate the needs of pedestrians and cyclists upfront in their development plans.

Second, seamless cycling routes to the Central Business District (CBD) could also be built from six housing estates that are within a 30-minute cycling distance to the city.