Toa Payoh residents, we’ve got good news. Cycling enthusiasts in the district can now swap car horns for handlebar bells, with more than 10 kilometres of new cycling paths officially open across the neighbourhood. The freshly completed 10.8 kilometre network, launched on October 18, is part of Singapore’s ongoing push to make cycling a safer, more seamless way to get around.
According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the new network connects residents to just about everywhere they’d want to go – from neighbourhood markets and food centres to schools, parks and public transport links. Cyclists can now ride smoothly to HDB Hub, roll up to Toa Payoh and Braddell MRT stations, or even head further afield to Caldecott MRT on the Circle and Thomson-East Coast Lines – all without needing to brave busy roads.
One of the biggest wins for weekend riders is the new bicycle crossing at Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, which links straight into the Kallang Park Connector. That means Singaporeans can enjoy a breezy 15-minute pedal to Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, or a longer, scenic ride tracing the Kallang River all the way to Marina Bay.
The work hasn’t just involved introducing new routes. Roughly 2.8 kilometres of open drains have been cleverly repurposed into underground systems, with the tops converted into paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Over on Lorong 1A Toa Payoh, a stretch of road has been transformed into a dedicated cycling path, complete with two raised zebra crossings that make moving between lanes safer for everyone.
In total, more than 15 bus stops now have bypass paths, eight major junctions feature wider pedestrian crossings, and 64 new bicycle racks at Braddell MRT make it easier to park your bike and go.
This latest upgrade forms part of the Islandwide Cycling Network programme, through which LTA aims to roll out a staggering 1,300 kilometres of cycling paths across Singapore by 2030. It’s all part of a broader vision for a more connected, sustainable city – one where zipping from Toa Payoh to Marina Bay on two wheels might soon feel as ordinary as jumping on the MRT.
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