Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether site feasibility studies conducted on the installation of lifts at the Pedestrian Overhead Bridge (POB 60020) along Sengkang East Drive suggest that it is technically feasible to install such lifts; (b) which other Government agencies are required to approve such an installation and whatContinue reading “INSTALLATION OF LIFTS AT PEDESTRIAN OVERHEAD BRIDGE ALONG SENGKANG EAST DRIVE AND INSTALLING LIFTS AT MORE BRIDGES”
Category Archives: Ministry of Transport
MEASURES WITH CUSTOMS AUTHORITY TO PREVENT IMPORT OF NON-COMPLIANT ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES AND BATTERIES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the ownership of non-compliant active mobility devices and its batteries, whether the Ministry will consider working closely with Singapore Customs to prevent or reduce (i) the import of such devices by individuals, retailers and wholesalers in Singapore and (ii) the orders of suchContinue reading “MEASURES WITH CUSTOMS AUTHORITY TO PREVENT IMPORT OF NON-COMPLIANT ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES AND BATTERIES”
GOVERNMENT ADVISORIES ON FUNDING BY PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS FOR SHELTERED WALKWAYS THAT CONNECT TO NEAREST BUS STOPS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA issues letters or advisories to residential Management Corporation Strata Titles informing them that they are expected to fund the construction of sheltered walkways that link their developments to the nearest bus stop when requested by their residents, even if such walkways are located onContinue reading “GOVERNMENT ADVISORIES ON FUNDING BY PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS FOR SHELTERED WALKWAYS THAT CONNECT TO NEAREST BUS STOPS”
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL MANDATE AND LEVIES FOR BUSINESS AVIATION FLIGHTS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether business aviation flights are required to use 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 2026 and pay SAF levies; and (b) what is the basis for this levy being charged. Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Sustainable Aviation Fuel levy will apply to all flights departing SingaporeContinue reading “IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL MANDATE AND LEVIES FOR BUSINESS AVIATION FLIGHTS”
CRITERIA FOR REGISTERING VEHICLES AS GOODS-CUM-PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MEASURES TO PREVENT MISUSE FOR HIGH-END VEHICLES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the conditions required for vehicles to be registered as Goods-cum-Passenger Vehicles; (b) whether there is a way to prevent those driving high-end vehicles of this nature, such as Jeeps, from being registered as such, thus depriving legitimate drivers of commercial vehicles of CertificatesContinue reading “CRITERIA FOR REGISTERING VEHICLES AS GOODS-CUM-PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MEASURES TO PREVENT MISUSE FOR HIGH-END VEHICLES”
PMAs
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): In the recent review of existing regulations for PMAs, such as mobility scooters, the Active Mobility Advisory Panel recommended a speed limit of six kilometres per hour and for users to be medically certified. I agree that there should be a reasonable speed limit, given the risk of collisionsContinue reading “PMAs”
ENFORCEMENT AGAINST RETAILERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF BATTERIES FOR NON-ORIGINAL ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for his answers. The Senior Parliamentary Secretary highlighted the harsh punishments when retailers are caught with selling illegal batteries or devices. Can the Senior Parliamentary Secretary share with the House, despite these harsh punishments, what are the challenges that LTA face in trying to clampContinue reading “ENFORCEMENT AGAINST RETAILERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF BATTERIES FOR NON-ORIGINAL ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES”
Silver Zone
Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Madam, in MOT’s COS 2022 Debate, I had asked LTA to consider building sheltered linkways at pedestrian crossings, as part of a Silver Zone feature, towards further improving the safety of elderly Singaporeans when moving around the estate. I would like to seek updates on this suggestion. IContinue reading “Silver Zone”
Safe Footpaths
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Madam, footpath safety is a concern for many of my residents. Accidents often occur along footpaths due to a lack of awareness and courtesy among pedestrians, cyclists and PMD users. Some of my residents have suffered severe injuries as a result. I call on the Ministry to conduct more publicContinue reading “Safe Footpaths”
USE OF DIFFERENT DEVICES OR CARDS WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING BUSES AND MRTS, AND CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport in 2023 (a) what is the number of times public transport commuters who were charged twice for the same bus or MRT trip because they used a different SimplyGo device or card for their entry and exit; (b) what was the total amount charged; (c) how manyContinue reading “USE OF DIFFERENT DEVICES OR CARDS WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING BUSES AND MRTS, AND CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS”
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