Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Defence (a) what has been the cause of the accident between two Hunter armoured fighting vehicles during Exercise Wallaby in Australia on 24 September 2024, leading to 12 Servicemen suffering injuries; and (b) whether there are any lessons from this incident which can be applied to improveContinue reading “CAUSE OF ACCIDENT BETWEEN TWO HUNTER ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES DURING EXERCISE WALLABY”
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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”
ROOT CAUSES FOR MASSIVE EAST-WEST MRT LINE DISRUPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2024 AND REVIEW TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURRENCE
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) in view of recent major MRT service disruptions, whether the Public Transport Council will consider reviewing the fare increase scheduled for 28 December 2024; (b) if not, why not; and (c) whether service reliability in the period leading up to the date of the proposed fareContinue reading “ROOT CAUSES FOR MASSIVE EAST-WEST MRT LINE DISRUPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2024 AND REVIEW TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURRENCE”
ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND FATALITY RATES IN PAST FIVE YEARS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Home Affairs in the past five years, what is the annual number of (i) road traffic accidents and (ii) road deaths per billion vehicle kilometres. Mr K Shanmugam: The Member may refer to the report on the Annual Road Traffic Situation 2023 on the Police’s website for theContinue reading “ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND FATALITY RATES IN PAST FIVE YEARS”
MEASURES TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE AND SYSTEM-WIDE RESPONSE IN LIGHT OF RECENT MRT DISRUPTIONS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the end-of-life date for the 48 first-generation MRT trains which have been in service for 35 years; (b) whether these trains currently pose increased derailment or safety risks while carrying passengers; (c) what is the failure rate of these trains compared to newerContinue reading “MEASURES TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE AND SYSTEM-WIDE RESPONSE IN LIGHT OF RECENT MRT DISRUPTIONS”
PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether an update can be provided on LTA’s efforts since March 2024 to prepare for the enforcement of new regulations for the use of personal mobility aids (PMAs) in 2025; (b) what efforts have been expended to engage current owners who will have to giveContinue reading “PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES”
IMPOSING MAXIMUM CHARGING LIMITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL CAR PARKS FOR FIRE SAFETY
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the Government will mandate maximum charging limits for electric vehicles (EVs) in residential car parks for fire safety; and (b) how does the Government plan to reconcile EV adoption targets with the potential increased fire risks in high-density urban areas. Mr Chee Hong Tat: InternationalContinue reading “IMPOSING MAXIMUM CHARGING LIMITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL CAR PARKS FOR FIRE SAFETY”
Incidence of Drink Driving and Traffic Accidents among Drivers Aged 21 and Below in Past Three Years
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Home Affairs in the past three years (a) what is the number of incidence of drivers aged 21 years and below who are (i) caught for drink driving and (ii) involved in traffic accidents as a proportion of the population of drivers aged 21 and below; andContinue reading “Incidence of Drink Driving and Traffic Accidents among Drivers Aged 21 and Below in Past Three Years”
INSTALLATION OF ZEBRA CROSSINGS IN HDB CAR PARKS TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether zebra crossings are allowed to be installed in HDB carparks; and (b) if not, whether the Government will consider allowing zebra crossings to be installed in HDB carparks in the interest of pedestrian safety. Mr Desmond Lee: Zebra crossings are allowed in the HousingContinue reading “INSTALLATION OF ZEBRA CROSSINGS IN HDB CAR PARKS TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY”
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