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LTA Launches SimplyGo Pilot On EZ-Link Cards
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a pilot to expand the use of SimplyGo to include adult EZ-Link CePAS cards, beyond Mastercard, Visa and NETS Tap contactless cards. Currently, over 300,000 daily public transport trips are paid for using SimplyGo. Pilot to Expand Use of SimplyGo to Adult EZ-Link cards More than 2,000 registered …
LTA Awards Four Jurong Region Line Contracts
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded four contracts for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) at a combined value of approximately $682.5 million. These contracts cover the following areas: the construction of three JRL stations and their associated viaducts (J109); the provision of the signalling system and half-height platform screen doors (J152); the delivery of …
Strengthened Active Mobility Regulations for Better Safety and Connectivity
The Small Motorised Vehicles (Safety) Bill (SMV Bill) and Active Mobility (Amendment No. 2) Bill (AM Bill) were passed by Parliament, strengthening active mobility regulations aimed at stemming the inflow of non-compliant[1] devices and ensuring safe active mobility journeys. Small Motorised Vehicles (Safety) Bill (SMV Bill) for Path and Fire Safety The SMV Bill introduces new …
Elevated Safe Distancing Measures On Public Transport
Since March this year, some safe distancing measures have been introduced in the public transport network. These include queue markers at retail establishments and General Ticketing Machines in bus interchanges and train stations. In line with the implementation of the Multi-Ministry Taskforce’s elevated set of safe distancing measures from 7 April 2020, the Land Transport …
Additional $120 Million To Help Taxi And Private Hire Car Drivers Affected By Covid-19
In February 2020, the PPSP was introduced to provide targeted assistance to the Point-to-Point (P2P) sector and its drivers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Since then, the Government has received much feedback from the taxi and Private Hire Car (PHC) industry, which we have carefully considered. In particular, P2P operators have observed a sustained …
LTA Awards Civil Contract To Construct Three Stations For The Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the design and construction of three Jurong Region Line (JRL) stations and associated viaducts to the John Holland Pty Ltd – McConnell Dowell South East Asia Pte Ltd Joint Venture at a contract value of $265.4 million. The contract covers the construction of Tengah Plantation, …
Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension: Better Rail Connectivity For Punggol And Pasir Ris Residents
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station locations for the Cross Island Line (CRL) – Punggol Extension, which connects Pasir Ris to Punggol, providing a direct connection for commuters travelling between eastern and north-eastern Singapore. Time Savings and Greater Accessibility for Commuters in the East and North-East The 7.3-kilometre …
Factsheet: Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) Programme To Improve Safety And Connectivity for all Path Users
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will accelerate the building of cycling path networks and active mobility infrastructure across Singapore over the next 10 years under a new Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) Programme. LTA’s preliminary estimate is that this will cost more than $1 billion. The programme will bring greater convenience and enhanced connectivity to active …
LTA To Launch Priority Cabins Pilot On the North East Line In End 2020
A caring and gracious commuting culture, where commuters look out for one another, is key to achieving an inclusive transport system. As part of ongoing efforts to enable a caring commuting culture, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will launch a one-year pilot for a new initiative called Priority Cabins on the North East Line (NEL) …
Promoting The Adoption Of Cleaner Commercial Vehicles In Singapore
The National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce the Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES) for all new and used imported Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), Goods-cum-Passenger Vehicles (GPVs), and small buses, all with maximum laden weight (MLW) not exceeding 3,500kg. The Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for existing Category C (Cat C) …