Singapore, at Joo Chiat Shibuya style diagonal pedestrian crossing
Three-month trial between Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road from November 16
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From Singapore, a three-month test for the Shibuya-style full-flow pedestrian crossing between Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road, with diagonal crossing and simultaneous stopping of cars in all directions.
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Why It Matters
Singapore will introduce a Shibuya-style full-flow pedestrian crossing between Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
Singapore experiments with Shibuya-style full-flow pedestrian crossing. From November 16, a three-month test will begin between Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road to smooth traffic and increase the safety of those traveling on foot. The system will stop cars in every direction simultaneously, allowing pedestrians to cross even diagonally during a dedicated phase of the traffic lights. To facilitate testing and reduce conflict points, vehicles heading towards Mountbatten Road will no longer be able to turn right onto Joo Chiat Road, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) confirmed to The Straits Times.
Open Questions
- What will be the results of the trial after three months?
- Will the crossing become permanent after the test?
