Towards sustainable urban transport in Singapore
Singapore ’ s urban transport has been recognized as a global landmark due to its consistent success in maintaining an expansive public transportation network with smart operations and innovative technologies. While Singapore ’ s success and achievements in the land transport sector have been a role model for global cities, the government and other stakeholders need to work together to bring systemic changes to achieve sustainable urban transport. As Singapore’s econom y continue d to grow, sustainable transportation has become a key focus. This is because transport and mobility are key drivers of economic growth and employment. Let’s check out how Singapore will achieve a sustainable transport system in the coming years. 1. The Singapore government has committed S$300 million to EV initiatives in Budget 2021, including enhancing charging networks and revising road taxes. 2. Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) encourages walking and cycling to promote Walk-Cycle-Ride as a gree