Emergence of new traffic pattern

• Main Authors: Aw, Louisa Boon Kwang, Chua, Siew Joo, Ng Hwee Yan
• Other Authors: Nanyang Business School
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Business
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/51523
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This project will look into the current transport system and what the Singapore Government has done and will be doing to upgrade the transport system, eventually leading to a world-class land transport system. The roles of the service providers and the consequences of their plans will be discussed and evaluated. Chapter 1 gives a brief background on the Singapore transport system. Both the motivation and the objective of this project would also be touched on. Chapter 2 describes the basic public transport modes available in Singapore; such as the taxi, bus and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) services. Details on the present system of each of the modes are given, as well as the present and future plans to upgrade and improve the services. Also included in this chapter are the roles which Public Transport Council (PTC) plays. Chapter 3 talks about the main topic of this project: integration. The rationale of integration is covered along with the objectives and responsibilities of the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Information technology and urban planning are also discussed. In addition, the integrated MRT station is described, in which all modes of public transport would be available within it. The impact of integration on the individual service providers would also be analyzed.Chapter 4 covers the implication of integration on the various Government transport policies such as road tax and registration fees, the Area Licensing Scheme (ALS), Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and Electronic Road Pricing (ERP). These policies are analyzed and our predictions of the effect ofimplication are given. Chapter 5 concludes by stressing on the need for the independent service providers to improve upon their services, while at the same time working hand in hand with the Government. This brings about a land transport system that satisfies future demands of Singaporeans, in which everyone is expected to play a part.