Streetside parking spaces in certain parts of the Tai Seng area could be removed to make space for the construction of cycling paths within the next decade. Besides possibly removing parking spaces along Joo Seng Road, MacTaggart Road, Kim Chuan Road and Tai Seng Ave, LTA will also study the feasibility of removing one lane along stretches of the latter three roads. Lane-narrowing will be considered for Joo Seng Road, according to tender documents seen by ST. LTA said tenderers can propose removing streetside parking spaces for cycling paths in cases where the roadside space is not wide enough to accommodate a footpath, cycling path and verge. Tenderers will be required to carry out feasibility studies for removing the parking spaces, and get in-principle approval from the relevant agencies and stakeholders. In addition, LTA is also asking tenderers to conduct traffic studies to determine the feasibility of converting parking spaces into bicycle racks in two areas- near Kovan MRT station, as well as near Yio Chu Kang Road and Upper Serangoon Road.... Continue Reading