Statute Details
- Title: Active Mobility (Footpaths — Temporary Discontinuation) Order 2025
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary legislation (SL)
- Act Code: AMA2017-S623-2025
- Authorising Act: Active Mobility Act 2017
- Enacting Authority: Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA)
- Enacting Formula / Power Used: Powers under section 7 of the Active Mobility Act 2017
- Citation: No. S 623 (SL 623/2025)
- Made Date: 26 September 2025
- Current Version Status: Current version as at 26 March 2026
- Key Provisions: Section 1 (Citation); Section 2 (Temporary discontinuation); Schedule (Maps 1 and 2)
What Is This Legislation About?
The Active Mobility (Footpaths — Temporary Discontinuation) Order 2025 is a Singapore subsidiary instrument that authorises the temporary discontinuation of specified footpaths for a defined period. In practical terms, it tells the public and stakeholders that certain footpaths—identified by reference to maps in the Schedule—should not be treated as available footpaths during the stated dates.
This type of order is typically used where footpath access needs to be restricted temporarily, for example due to construction works, road or infrastructure projects, safety requirements, or other operational needs. The legal mechanism ensures that the discontinuation is not merely an administrative decision but is instead grounded in statutory authority under the Active Mobility Act 2017.
Although the extract provided contains only the core operative provisions, the structure indicates that the Order is designed to be precise: it does not rely on general descriptions such as “nearby” or “in the vicinity”. Instead, it identifies the affected footpaths by geographic delineation (black-coloured lines) and shaded areas on Map 1 and Map 2 in the Schedule. This mapping approach is important for enforceability and for reducing disputes about what exactly is discontinued.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the formal name by which the Order may be cited. This is standard legislative drafting, but it matters for practitioners because it allows the Order to be referenced accurately in compliance documentation, correspondence with LTA, and legal submissions.
Section 2 (Temporary discontinuation) is the operative provision. It states that each of the following footpaths is temporarily discontinued as a footpath during the period between 29 September 2025 and 12 October 2025 (both dates inclusive). The inclusion of both dates inclusive is legally significant: it means the discontinuation applies throughout the entire period, not merely from the start of 29 September to the end of 12 October.
Section 2 then identifies the specific footpaths in two categories, both tied to the Schedule’s maps:
(a) “any footpath delineated by the black-coloured lines in Map 1 set out in the Schedule”; and
(b) “any footpath within the areas bounded by the black-coloured lines and shaded in Map 2 set out in the Schedule”.
From a legal interpretation standpoint, the two mapping methods are doing different work. Category (a) focuses on footpaths that are explicitly delineated by black lines on Map 1—suggesting that the map may trace the footpath alignment itself. Category (b) focuses on footpaths within a bounded and shaded area on Map 2—meaning that the footpath(s) may not be traced line-by-line, but rather are captured by their location within the shaded zone. This distinction can affect how one determines whether a particular segment is included, particularly where footpaths are complex or where multiple pedestrian routes exist within a broader area.
The Order also includes a “Made on 26 September 2025” statement and the signature of the Chairperson of LTA, which confirms the formal enactment process. The presence of an LTA reference number and internal filing code in the bracketed material further supports that this is an official, traceable instrument.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
The Order is structured in a conventional format for Singapore subsidiary legislation:
1. Enacting Formula — sets out the statutory basis. Here, it expressly states that LTA makes the Order in exercise of powers conferred by section 7 of the Active Mobility Act 2017.
2. Citation — provides the short title for referencing.
3. Operative provision (Temporary discontinuation) — sets the temporal scope (29 September 2025 to 12 October 2025 inclusive) and identifies the affected footpaths by reference to maps.
4. The Schedule — contains Map 1 and Map 2, which are the key instruments for identifying the exact footpaths being discontinued. The Schedule is therefore not merely illustrative; it is integral to the legal definition of the scope of discontinuation.
In practice, for legal review or compliance purposes, the Schedule is often the most important part of the document because it determines the factual boundaries of the legal effect. A practitioner should ensure they have the correct version of the maps corresponding to the Order and the relevant version date.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
This Order applies to footpaths within the geographic areas identified in the Schedule. While the text does not expressly list categories of persons, the legal effect is directed at the availability of footpaths as “footpaths” during the specified period. As a result, it has practical implications for:
(i) members of the public who use pedestrian routes; and
(ii) parties responsible for works or site management in the affected area, including contractors and property stakeholders, who must align pedestrian access arrangements with the legal discontinuation.
Because the Order is made under the Active Mobility Act 2017, it sits within a regulatory framework governing active mobility infrastructure. Even though this particular extract focuses on discontinuation, the broader Act typically addresses how active mobility facilities are managed, including the legal status of footpaths and the authority to modify or restrict them. Practitioners should therefore read this Order together with the Active Mobility Act 2017 to understand the consequences of discontinuation and any related compliance or enforcement provisions.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Although the Order is short, it is legally consequential. Temporary discontinuation changes the status of pedestrian infrastructure during a defined period. For lawyers advising developers, contractors, or public-facing entities, this can affect risk management, public safety compliance, and contractual obligations relating to pedestrian access and site works.
From an enforcement perspective, the mapping-based approach reduces ambiguity. If a dispute arises—such as whether a particular route was legally discontinued—Map 1 and Map 2 provide the objective reference points. This is particularly relevant where alternative routes exist and where stakeholders may argue about whether a footpath segment falls inside or outside the black-lined boundaries or shaded zones.
For practitioners, the temporal specificity is equally important. The Order applies only between 29 September 2025 and 12 October 2025 (inclusive). That means any compliance measures, signage, diversion plans, or contractual notices should be calibrated to that window. If a party implements measures too early or too late, it may not align with the legal status of the footpaths at the relevant time.
Finally, the Order’s “current version as at 26 March 2026” status indicates that the document may have undergone amendments or consolidation over time. Lawyers should confirm they are working with the correct version when advising clients, particularly if the maps or scope were affected by later updates. The legislation timeline and versioning features are therefore not merely administrative—they can affect substantive interpretation.
Related Legislation
- Active Mobility Act 2017 (authorising act; includes the statutory framework for footpaths and the powers to discontinue them)
- Active Mobility Act 2017 (as referenced in the enacting formula; practitioners should consult section 7 and related provisions)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Active Mobility (Footpaths — Temporary Discontinuation) Order 2025 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.