Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider putting signs at smart traffic lights where the CoopeRative and UnIfied Smart Traffic SystEm (CRUISE) project is in operation to ensure that cyclists are aware that they may not be detected by traffic light systems and may need to dismount to use pedestrianContinue reading “SIGNS TO ALERT CYCLISTS AT SMART TRAFFIC LIGHT JUNCTIONS”
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES CURRENTLY DEPLOYED BY PUBLIC SECTOR AND PLANS TO CONVERT MORE VEHICLES INTO ELECTRIC ONES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport (a) how many electric vehicles are currently deployed by the public sector; and (b) whether there are plans to convert more vehicles to electric vehicles. Mr S Iswaran: As of February 2023, the public sector has deployed 89 electric vehicles. Under the GreenGov.SG initiative, all new carsContinue reading “ELECTRIC VEHICLES CURRENTLY DEPLOYED BY PUBLIC SECTOR AND PLANS TO CONVERT MORE VEHICLES INTO ELECTRIC ONES”
CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION MEASURES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) what steps have been taken to ensure that the construction of Changi Airport Terminal 5 is in line with sustainability goals; and (b) whether steps are taken to future proof the development of the terminal against climate change. The Minister for Transport (Mr S Iswaran): Mr Speaker,Continue reading “CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION MEASURES”
MEASURES TO REDUCE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT FROM TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport what measures have been implemented or are being considered to reduce the contribution of transport infrastructure, such as flyovers, viaducts, MRT tracks and stations, to the urban heat island effect in residential estates. Mr S Iswaran: Various measures have been implemented to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect,Continue reading “MEASURES TO REDUCE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT FROM TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE”
Changi Terminal 5
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: Minister Iswaran said on 5 October 2022 that construction work for Changi Airport T5 has resumed after pausing for two years and T5 is expected to be completed in the mid-2030s. On 9 January 2023, Minister Iswaran also informed the House that the average weekly passenger traffic at Changi Airport hasContinue reading “Changi Terminal 5”
Use of E-scooters and Electric Bikes
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Thank you, Madam. Recently, Minister Iswaran replied to my Parliamentary Question informing that 760 persons were caught using personal mobility devices (PMDs) on footpaths in January to November 2022, down from 1,100 in 2021 and that 170 persons were caught riding PMDs on roads in January to November 2022, asContinue reading “Use of E-scooters and Electric Bikes”
Public Bus Connectivity
Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Madam, I have received feedback from my Kaki Bukit residents requesting for enhancement of the public bus services serving my ward covering namely, Bedok North Street 3 and partially Bedok North Avenue 1, 2 and 3. Currently Kaki Bukit ward is being served by bus services 225G, 225W, 137Continue reading “Public Bus Connectivity”
Road Tax for Electric Vehicles
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Madam, the current formula for road tax for EVs consists of two components. The first requires a computation based on car’s power rating. 7.00 pm The second is a figure to be added, called the additional annual fixed component (AAFC). The AAFC is fixed from this year as $700 per year. ThisContinue reading “Road Tax for Electric Vehicles”
Motorcycle COEs
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): A Bloomberg article late last year put it aptly. Singapore’s reputation as one of the world’s most expensive cities now extends to one of its cheapest modes of transportation: motorcycles. Many Singaporeans who earn wages at the lower deciles rely on motorcycles for transport, gig work or undertaking deliveries. In March lastContinue reading “Motorcycle COEs”
REQUEST FOR PEDESTRIAN OVERHEAD BRIDGE ALONG UPPER SERANGOON ROAD
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA will consider giving priority to the inclusion of the pedestrian overhead bridge located along Upper Serangoon Road next to Blocks 362 and 363 Hougang Avenue 5 into its lift installation programme given the larger concentration of seniors living in the vicinity. The Senior Parliamentary SecretaryContinue reading “REQUEST FOR PEDESTRIAN OVERHEAD BRIDGE ALONG UPPER SERANGOON ROAD”
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