Symbols on park paths in pilot programme puzzle some users

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In one picture, the words “pedestrian only” are seen on the left side of a shared path at East Coast Park, while next to a red dividing line in the middle of the path are the words “keep left” under symbols for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters. In another snap,...

Stomp reader SKPH, commenting on the article, said: “Make it simple. Pedestrian on left side of red line. Right for bicycle and others non motorised or electric. Arrows are clear symbols. And no words.”

They are done only where they are wide enough – at least 4m – such as along canals and coastal routes. “NParks welcomes further feedback on the revised typology through the online survey. We will continue to monitor the feedback and review the outcome of this pilot holistically before deciding whether it is suitable for implementation in other sites, whether in parts or in whole.”

 

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