A TikTok user has left many people asking the same question after wondering why stretches of roads across Singapore are suddenly being painted green.
After noticing the bright green markings appearing on familiar streets, the creator asked whether they were part of a new road design, a pilot scheme or simply routine maintenance. The video quickly attracted replies from viewers, many of whom shared their own explanations.
What the green markings actually mean
According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the green sections are part of its Friendly Streets initiative, which aims to make neighbourhood streets safer, more convenient and more comfortable for pedestrians.
The programme builds on existing measures such as Silver Zones and School Zones and is being introduced in areas with high pedestrian activity, including markets, hawker centres, schools, shopping malls, community clubs and MRT stations.
Depending on the location, Friendly Streets can include lower speed limits, more barrier-free pedestrian crossings, road markings that encourage slower driving, and wider footpaths. The changes vary from one neighbourhood to another, based on how people use the area each day.
Viewers shared explanations and jokes
Many commenters recognised the green markings as part of the LTA’s Friendly Streets initiative. Most explained that the paint is meant to remind motorists to slow down and stay alert in places where pedestrians and cyclists are more likely to be crossing.
A few took a lighter approach, joking that the green sections were “more environmentally friendly” because they supposedly reduced carbon emissions.
The comments also wondered if the drivers of smaller neighbourhood roads should already be slowing down and raised the possibility that the new markings are just a reminder to motorists to drive more slowly.
See the video here:
@rachurrr i’m confused is this like a new design or smth 🤡 #sg #singapore
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