Joo Chiat to trial Shibuya-style scramble crossing from Nov 16
Pedestrians at an intersection in Joo Chiat will soon be able to cross in all directions at once, including diagonally, as a three-month scramble crossing trial is set to begin on Nov 16.The set-up is similar to the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, where during a dedicated pedestrian phase, people can cross from all sides at the same time. The trial will take place at the junction of Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road, located right in front of i12 Katong shopping mall.As part of the pilot, vehicles travelling along East Coast Road towards Mountbatten Road will reportedly no longer be allowed to make a right turn into Joo Chiat Road. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the trial is held at a relatively small junction with high foot traffic, and comes as the local community had expressed interest in improving safety at the busy crossing, the authority told The Straits Times (ST).