Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development whether the Government has conducted any recent or ongoing studies to measure any quantifiable effects of a dense urban living environment on individuals’ physiological stress responses and, if so, to share the findings of these studies. Mr Desmond Lee: The Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Housing and DevelopmentContinue reading “STUDIES ON QUANTIFIABLE EFFECTS OF DENSE URBAN LIVING ENVIRONMENT ON INDIVIDUALS’ PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS RESPONSES”
Category Archives: Housing, Transport, Infrastructure
ENSURING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS FOR ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether HDB has performed any studies to ensure that existing multi-storey car parks (MSCPs) will maintain their structural integrity for an all-electric vehicle fleet; and (b) whether there are any plans to upgrade MSCPs that may not meet safety standards. Mr Desmond Lee: The HousingContinue reading “ENSURING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS FOR ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET”
AUTOMOTIVE GRADE TEMPERATURE RANGES AND INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN TENDER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ERP 2.0 ON-BOARD UNIT
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport whether the tender documentation for the ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit (OBU) specifically indicated that the OBU will need to satisfy (i) automotive grade temperature ranges or (ii) the International Electrotechnical Commission’s IEC-60068 and IEC-60529 standards. Mr Chee Hong Tat: As part of the tender requirements for ERPContinue reading “AUTOMOTIVE GRADE TEMPERATURE RANGES AND INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN TENDER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ERP 2.0 ON-BOARD UNIT”
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”
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”
REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY AND ACCIDENT-FREE BUS OPERATIONS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport whether any guidelines or regulations are issued to public transport operators to ensure that bus services (i) alight passengers closer to the kerb so that elderly persons do not have to jump to reach the kerb (ii) reduce instances of jerky driving and (iii) ensure thatContinue reading “REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY AND ACCIDENT-FREE BUS OPERATIONS”
AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE FUNDING EXTENDED TO EACH TOWN COUNCIL
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for National Development in each year from 2019 to date, what is the amount of Community Improvement Projects Committee (CIPC) funding that is extended to each respective Town Council, expressed in dollar terms. Mr Desmond Lee: The Community Improvement Projects Committee (CIPC) provides funding support for community-led improvement projects in HousingContinue reading “AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE FUNDING EXTENDED TO EACH TOWN COUNCIL”
BTO FLEXI FLATS SET ASIDE FOR SINGLES AND AVERAGE RATES OF SINGLES APPLYING FOR BTO FLATS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development in each year over the last five years, what has been (i) the total number of 2-room flexi flats launched in BTO exercises (ii) the total number of 2-room flexi flats set aside for singles to apply and (iii) the average application rates for singlesContinue reading “BTO FLEXI FLATS SET ASIDE FOR SINGLES AND AVERAGE RATES OF SINGLES APPLYING FOR BTO FLATS”
EFFECTIVENESS AND RELEVANCE OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT INCENTIVE AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE SCHEMES
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the Ministry’s assessment of the effectiveness and relevance of the Central Business District Incentive and Strategic Development Incentive schemes to date; and (b) whether these schemes will be modified or extended for the Draft Master Plan 2025. Mr Desmond Lee: The Urban RedevelopmentContinue reading “EFFECTIVENESS AND RELEVANCE OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT INCENTIVE AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE SCHEMES”
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