MOT's Addenda to President's Address:
Boosting Singapore’s global connectivity to bolster economy, create jobs.
Good connectivity bolsters the economy, creates good jobs and raises the quality of life for Singaporeans, says Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan.
To secure Singapore’s position as a world-class city and key transport node between Asia and the world, MOT will continue investing in transport infrastructure.
These include the expansion of Changi Airport and the building of the “next-generation” Tuas port.
The aviation and maritime sectors , Mr Khaw said, are “the lifelines of Singapore’s economy”.
Together, they contribute more than 10 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and 250,000 jobs, but this cannot be taken for granted.
“Many in the region are working hard to replace us, with shipping and flight routes bypassing Singapore,” said Mr Khaw.
The future Tuas mega port and Changi Terminal 5 will strengthen Singapore’s edge “to seize new opportunities and capture greater growth”, he added.
New connections with Malaysia, including the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail, are also underway. These will create opportunities for work and play, while giving both countries a greater stake in each other’s success, said Mr Khaw.
Making Singapore’s public transport more inclusive
All public buses wheelchair-accessible in two years.
By 2022, the number of pedestrian overhead bridges with lifts will be tripled, while 50 locations with customised senior-friendly road safety features, also known as the “Silver Zones”, will be ready in 2023.
Technology will also be tapped to enhance transport operations. These involve the use of data analytics to pre-empt faults in the rail network, and the adoption of predictive analytics, machine learning and other data tools in areas like air and vessel traffic management.
Another 130km will be added to the rail network by 2030, with ongoing construction of the Thomson-East Coast Line and upcoming projects, such as the Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line.
There will also be an extension of cycling networks and bike parking facilities to all HDB towns by 2030, as well as the introduction of a licensing framework for bicycle-sharing operators and mandatory registration for e-scooters by the end of this year.
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