INTRODUCTION OF FEEDER BUS SERVICE TO SERVE COMPASSVALE CRESCENT

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport given the objectives of the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme, whether LTA will consider introducing a feeder bus service to serve Compassvale Crescent, which remains underserved by a feeder service in contrast to Rivervale Crescent and Anchorvale Crescent. Mr Chee Hong Tat: Compassvale Crescent residents are currently servedContinue reading “INTRODUCTION OF FEEDER BUS SERVICE TO SERVE COMPASSVALE CRESCENT”

CHANGI AIRPORT’S THREE-RUNWAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTED INCREASE IN PASSENGER HANDLING CAPACITY

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) when is the three-runway system at Changi Airport expected to be operational; and (b) what is the projected increase in the airport’s passenger handling capacity thereafter. Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Member could refer to the written reply issued for Parliamentary Question No 14 for writtenContinue reading “CHANGI AIRPORT’S THREE-RUNWAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTED INCREASE IN PASSENGER HANDLING CAPACITY”

REVIEW OF ZERO VEHICLE GROWTH POLICY, VEHICLE QUOTA SYSTEM AND REBATES GIVEN HIGH COE PRICES, INCREASED E-VEHICLES ADOPTION AND ROLL-OUT OF ERP 2.0

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport (a) in light of the imminent implementation of Electronic Road Pricing 2.0, whether there are any plans to revise the Vehicle Quota System for the total number of automobile COEs issued over the full 10 years; (b) whether the Ministry has conducted any study on what theContinue reading “REVIEW OF ZERO VEHICLE GROWTH POLICY, VEHICLE QUOTA SYSTEM AND REBATES GIVEN HIGH COE PRICES, INCREASED E-VEHICLES ADOPTION AND ROLL-OUT OF ERP 2.0”

DETECTION AND RESPONSE TIMES FOR 28 OCTOBER 2024 OIL SPILL INCIDENT

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport regarding the oil leakage from a land-based pipeline at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil on 20 October 2024 between 5.30 am and 3.00 pm (a) what was the oil product that was leaked; (b) how was the leak discoveredContinue reading “DETECTION AND RESPONSE TIMES FOR 28 OCTOBER 2024 OIL SPILL INCIDENT”

DISCOURAGING COMMUTERS FROM BLARING VIDEOS OR MUSIC LOUDLY FROM MOBILE DEVICES WHILE ON TRAINS AND BUSES

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the current measures being taken by bus and rail operators to discourage or prevent commuters from blaring loud videos or music from their mobile devices while commuting; and (b) whether there are plans to curb the blaring of loud videos or music byContinue reading “DISCOURAGING COMMUTERS FROM BLARING VIDEOS OR MUSIC LOUDLY FROM MOBILE DEVICES WHILE ON TRAINS AND BUSES”

COMMUNITY STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ETIQUETTE FOR MOTORISED AND NON-MOTORISED AMD USERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN PUBLIC PLACES

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the Ministry will establish community standards, beyond existing regulations, to improve etiquette and reduce friction between motorised and non-motorised active mobility device users and pedestrians in public places; (b) whether these standards will include appropriate speeds for different situations, yielding to pedestrians, courteous bellContinue reading “COMMUNITY STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ETIQUETTE FOR MOTORISED AND NON-MOTORISED AMD USERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN PUBLIC PLACES”

CAUSE OF RECENT LRT TRAIN BREAKDOWN, PROGRESS OF UPGRADING WORKS AND EXPECTED TIMELINE FOR RESUMPTION OF DOUBLE LOOP SERVICE

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Mr Speaker, I am going to just put a question with regard to the last part of the Minister’s reply to the Parliamentary Question which covered the MKBF data as an overall update on some of the breakdowns that have happened over the last few weeks. Just to confirm with theContinue reading “CAUSE OF RECENT LRT TRAIN BREAKDOWN, PROGRESS OF UPGRADING WORKS AND EXPECTED TIMELINE FOR RESUMPTION OF DOUBLE LOOP SERVICE”

STUDY ON EU’S MANDATE FOR INSTALLATION OF INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY IN NEW VEHICLES

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry is studying the new European Union mandate for the installation of Intelligent Speed Assistance technology in all new vehicles this year to reduce road accidents and associated injuries and fatalities. Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is aware that the EuropeanContinue reading “STUDY ON EU’S MANDATE FOR INSTALLATION OF INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY IN NEW VEHICLES”

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR MEMBERS OF ACTIVE MOBILITY ADVISORY PANEL

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) how are members of the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP) selected; and (b) whether AMAP members are required to have professional or academic expertise relating to active mobility or transport. Mr Chee Hong Tat: Active Mobility Advisory Panel members are selected to represent the various stakeholdersContinue reading “SELECTION CRITERIA FOR MEMBERS OF ACTIVE MOBILITY ADVISORY PANEL”

STEPS TO ASSIST SINGAPOREANS REGISTERING FOR MALAYSIA’S VEHICLE ENTRY PERMIT

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) what steps has LTA taken in response to the difficulties faced by Singaporeans in registering for the Malaysian Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), especially for those needing to travel to Malaysia for business regularly; (b) whether LTA has engaged with Malaysian authorities to mitigate issues, suchContinue reading “STEPS TO ASSIST SINGAPOREANS REGISTERING FOR MALAYSIA’S VEHICLE ENTRY PERMIT”