Orchard Road to try out another 'scramble crossing'
Month-long trial starts Dec 16 at Cairnhill-Orchard junction
Singapore
ORCHARD ROAD will be doing a month-long trial of a pedestrian "scramble crossing" like that in Tokyo's Shibuya district starting from Dec 16, in a bid to make the precinct more pedestrian-friendly.
Shoppers will be able to cross the Cairnhill Road-Orchard Road junction diagonally, such as from H&M to Robinsons at The Heeren for a period of 30 seconds.
The trial will take place every weekend and on public holidays from Dec 16 until Jan 28.
Mark Shaw, chairman of the Orchard Road Business Association, made the announcement at a press…
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