The Green Man Plus scheme gives seniors and those with disabilities between three and 13 seconds more to cross the road.
“For example, we have observed that crossings near MRT stations typically have the highest Green Man Plus utilisation rates,” the authority said. “We also take feedback from the community into account when reviewing potential Green Man Plus locations.” Introduced in 2009, the Green Man Plus scheme gives seniors and those with disabilities between three and 13 seconds more to cross the road, depending on the width of the crossings.
LTA told The Straits Times that the planned roll-out of the expansion by 2026 was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. With more time to work on the expansion, the authority said it has improved the installation process.360 bus stops to be made senior-friendly by removing steps, improving barrier-free access
Asked why it will take until 2027 to complete the Green Man Plus expansion, LTA said time is needed to carry out surveys at each traffic junction to determine how long the “green man” timing can be extended at each crossing.