In line with the vision of a safe, inclusive and sustainable transport system laid out in the Land Transport Plan 2040, Singapore will make Active Mobility Devices (AMDs) an essential part of its future transport system.

A pilot project, which began in February 2022, is using Aimsun transport simulation to better understand the impact of AMDs and evaluate potential options for integrating them into Singapore’s transport ecosystem in a safe and complementary manner.

Aimsun is working on the pilot project in collaboration with Yunex Traffic (formerly part of Siemens Mobility), the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and its affiliated club, the Automobile Association of Singapore (AA Singapore). 

This pilot project aims to create a harmonious environment that encourages safe adoption of AMDs, which include bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and personal mobility devices such as motorised wheelchairs. Urban active mobility brings great advantages for sustainability, quality of life and efficiency but its planning and execution requires careful study to avoid inadvertently creating safety issues for road users. 

The pilot project involves a transport simulation study of different neighbourhoods in Singapore, including Bedok-Chai Che, Ang Mo Kio and Marina South. These areas were selected for their diverse environments, ranging from industrial and commuting zones to leisure and high pedestrian footfall areas.

The study is supported by data from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore and Aimsun simulation, and has provided valuable insights into the impact of AMDs and how potential infrastructural changes could enhance the safety of the interactions between AMDs and other road users.