Review of footbridges in Singapore

Stations of Mass Rapid Transit Systems, malls and housing estates extending across roads, natural parks, waterways and marinas provide excellent opportunity for a number of remarkable footbridges to be constructed over the years in Singapore. This article examines in detail a few of the footbridges for the concepts, materials and construction techniques used, vibration serviceability verification, aesthetics and conservation, sustainable supporting role in the public transport system.