Table of Contents Ministry of Transport (MOT)
The mission of MOT is to strengthen Singapore’s transportation connectivity and to develop the transport sector's potential to advance our economic competitiveness and the quality of life in Singapore. A total budget of $5,635 million has been allocated to MOT in FY2010 to fulfill this mission.
MOT aims to achieve the following outcomes:
- A people-centred land transport system;
- A leading hub for sea transportation and a leading centre for international maritime activities; and
- A leading hub for air transportation and a leading centre for international aviation activities
A People-Centred Land Transport System
A people-centred land transport system is integral to Singapore’s development, both economically and as a society. In FY2009, MOT spent $4,070 million on road and public transport infrastructure, among other projects, to provide an affordable, efficient and effective transport system for all. We expect to spend another $4,498 million in FY2010 as part of our long-term plans to ensure that our transport system meets the needs of an inclusive, liveable and vibrant global city.
To achieve this outcome, we have identified the following strategic thrusts:
- Making Public Transport a Choice Mode
- Managing Road Usage
- Meeting the Diverse Needs of the People
Making Public Transport a Choice Mode
Given Singapore’s land constraints, we need to promote the use of public transport to meet our travel demands on a sustainable basis. Public transport must be more convenient, accessible, comfortable, and journey times more comparable to travel by private cars. To achieve this objective, we will enhance the integration of bus and rail services through implementing distance-based through fares, developing integrated bus interchanges, planning of bus routes centrally, introducing more contestability to the public transport industry, improving the provision of travel information, and developing a more comprehensive public transport network coverage.
Growing our Rail Network
To ensure that our public transport infrastructure meets the needs of a growing population and expanding economy, the Government will be investing in more RTS lines. Construction of the Circle Line (CCL) and the Downtown Line (DTL) is well in progress. $2,869 million will be spent on RTS projects in FY2010. The key highlights of RTS projects are as follows:
- Circle Line (CCL)
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Construction of CCL is well in progress; CCL Stage 3 (from Bartley to Marymount) was successfully opened for revenue service on 28 May 2009 while CCL Stages 1 and 2 will start revenue service from April 2010, with the rest of CCL expected to do so in 2011.
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- Downtown Line (DTL)
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Construction of the DTL is progressing smoothly with opening of Stage 1 of the DTL expected in 2013
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- Jurong East Modification Project (JEMP)
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An additional train track and platform at Jurong East MRT Station will be constructed to improve train turn-around time. The completion date of the project has been brought forward by a year, from 2012 to 2011.
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To complement this improvement, an additional 22 trains will be purchased for the NSEW Lines. The JEMP and purchase of 22 additional trains will increase the capacity of the NSEW Lines by about 15 percent. The trains are scheduled to be progressively delivered to Singapore from 2011 to 2012.
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- Platform Screen Doors
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To enhance commuters’ safety and reduce track intrusions, LTA will install platform screen doors at all above-ground MRT stations. The half height platform screen doors have been installed at the Pasir Ris, Yishun and Jurong East stations. Installation works at the remaining 33 above-ground stations of the NSEW Lines will take place from 2010 and are scheduled for completion by 2012.
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- North South Line extension (NSLe)
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Construction of the NSLe has started in December 2009 and is targeted for completion by 2014.
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Managing Road Usage
To keep traffic flowing smoothly on our roads, we have to adopt a holistic approach to managing road usage that includes road expansion and demand management measures such as the ERP. $1,629 million has been set aside in FY2010 to extend our road network. The following road development projects are slated for completion in 2010 and beyond:
- Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE)
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Construction of the 5km-long MCE started in 2008. When completed in 2013, the MCE will serve as a key element of the strategic island-wide road network to support the long-term growth of Singapore. The MCE will enhance the current road network to support the projected increase in traffic generated by upcoming developments in the Marina Bay area.
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- Upgrading of the Woodsville Interchange
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The construction of Woodsville Interchange started in 2008. When completed by end-2011, this road project, which comprises three road tunnels and a flyover, will seamlessly connect Serangoon Road, Bendemeer Road, Upper Serangoon Road and Macpherson Road - key arterial roads connecting the northeast sector to the city.
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- Widening of CTE
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When the entire widening project is completed by end-2011, there will be four uninterrupted continuous lanes along the CTE (from Bukit Timah Road to Yio Chu Kang Road) to better meet the increasing travel demand of the North-East corridor.
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- Sentosa Gateway Tunnel
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The Sentosa Gateway Tunnel will complement a package of road improvement measures implemented to cater to an expected increase in traffic volume in the Sentosa-Harbour Front area when Resorts World at Sentosa is completed by 2010. The road tunnel will connect outbound traffic from Sentosa Island directly to Kampong Bahru Road and Keppel Road bypassing the busy traffic junctions of Sentosa Gateway and Telok Blangah Road, as well as Telok Blangah Road and Kampong Bahru Road. The road tunnel is expected to be completed by end-2015.
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Meeting the Diverse Needs of the People
A people-centred land transport system must provide for the diverse needs of our society and contribute to a quality, liveable environment. We will pay greater attention to the social role of transport in providing access to social amenities.
- Enhancing Accessibility for all
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The island-wide programme to make pedestrian walkways, access to MRT stations, taxi and bus shelters as well as all public roads, barrier-free is on track for completion by 2010. All MRT stations have already been provided with at least one barrier-free entrance inclusive of a lift. The government will be installing 17 additional lifts for 16 MRT stations. By end-2011, more than 70% of our MRT stations will have at least 2 barrier-free access routes.
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By 2010, 40% of public buses fleet will be Wheelchair Accessible Buses (WAB). We are working towards having all public buses wheelchair- accessible by 2020.
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- Facilitating Cycling
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Cycling has become increasingly popular in Singapore in recent years. Cycling is also a healthy non-motorised transport option that can link commuters to major transport nodes such as MRT stations and bus interchanges. In partnership with community stakeholders, we will roll out a $43 million programme to design and construct dedicated cycling track next to pedestrian footpaths in Tampines, Yishun, Sembawang, Pasir Ris and Taman Jurong.
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LTA will also be building more and better bicycle parking facilities near MRT stations. The pilot trial of sheltered bicycle racks at Tampines, Pasir Ris and Yishun MRT stations to be completed in February 2010 will allow LTA to gather feedback and better understand user needs before such facilities are extended to other MRT stations / bus interchanges.
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A Leading Hub for Sea Transportation and a Leading Centre for International Maritime Activities
Enhancing Singapore’s Position as a Premier Hub Port
Our port links us to the world and provides the connectivity and competitive advantage that anchors Singapore as a global business hub. $632 million will be spent in FY2010 to expand the Pasir Panjang Terminal. The Port of Singapore has a current capacity of around 32 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The expansion of the Pasir Panjang Terminal will raise the total port capacity to around 50 million TEUs when it is completed and operational, providing capacity to support future growth of the port and to maintain our position as one of the world’s leading transshipment hubs.
Other port development works include dredging operations to support larger vessels, the development of a new Port Operations Control Centre to enhance navigational safety and security of our port waters and construction of a new lighter wharf at Marina South to replace the lighter wharf at Marina Wharves.
Developing Singapore into a Leading International Maritime Centre
Our position as a global hub port underpins Singapore's value proposition as a one-stop international maritime centre. Moving forward, we will continue our fiscal incentive schemes to attract ship-owners, ship-operators, and ancillary maritime services to Singapore. Programmes to develop maritime manpower and expertise in Singapore will be enhanced as well as initiatives to grow Singapore as a centre for maritime education. Further efforts will be made to spur maritime research and development and to promote Singapore as the choice location for maritime events and conferences.
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