Woodlands, Sembawang get new stretch of cycling paths

The new paths also provide access to the wider park connector network and the first phase of the National Parks Board Round Island Route that takes in areas like Yishun, Punggol and Changi Village.

To facilitate the new cycling paths, LTA said it widened 35 pedestrian crossings and created eight bicycle crossings. Forty-four bus stops were upgraded with paths so that cyclists can bypass those waiting for buses.

About 500 bicycle parking spaces were added at Admiralty and Marsiling MRT stations for commuters who cycle from home to get to the MRT station, and back.

After the new paths opened, about 400 people took part in a community cycling and brisk-walking event organised by the People’s Association and grassroots groups.

More than 40 cyclists rode the 7.2km cycling route from Woodlands to Sembawang, while other participants went on a 1.7km brisk walk around ACE The Place Community Club in Woodlands Avenue 1.

Along parts of the route, participants earned Healthpoints when they checked in at designated locations on Healthy 365 Nearby – a feature on the Healthy 365 app that helps residents find nearby amenities and spaces to engage in health-promoting activities.

“Together with the expanded cycling network, these initiatives support residents in making active living part of their daily lives,” LTA said.

From 2027, more cycling paths spanning 9km or so will be rolled out in Woodlands and Sembawang. The paths will link to, for instance, the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link station.

When works are completed, Woodlands will have one of the largest intra-town cycling networks in Singapore, LTA added.

The Republic’s cycling network has grown from about 600km of paths in 2024 to 800km today. It is on track to grow to about 1,300km by 2030, giving more than nine in 10 HDB residents access to a cycling path in just minutes.