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| World Urban Transport Leaders Summit 2008 |
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These interesting site visits will provide participants with an overview of some of the features
of transport system in Singapore. The visits will be hosted by Land Transport Authority, Civil Aviation
Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and other agencies.
Site Visit: Land Transport Gallery
Hosted by Land Transport Authority
Date: 4 Nov 2008
Time: 14:00 to 17:00 hrs
Delegates will tour the Land Transport Authority’s Land Transport Gallery for an overview of Singapore's
sustainable and integrated approach to developing a people-centred transport system. The Land Transport Gallery
explains in a fun and interactive way, the developments of land transport over time and how improvements have been
made possible. Experience the issues surrounding land transport, in the past and present. Then fast forward to see
how the future transportation landscape might be. |
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Site Visit 2: Seamless Transport Integration
Hosted by Land Transport Authority
Date: 4 Nov 2008
Time: 14:00 to 17:00 hrs
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Delegates will visit and be briefed on the operation of Land Transport Authority's
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Centre; pass through and be briefed on the Electronic Road Pricing
(ERP) System, and the newly opened and underground Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE). Delegates will
also tour the seaminglessly integrated transport hub at Sengkang and take a ride on Sengkang LRT. |
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The ITS centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days, throughout the year. Started in 1991, initially to control
the Central Expressway Tunnels’ operations, its role has been enlarged over the years to include operations of
the Expressway Monitoring and Advisory System (EMAS), the Green Link Determining (GLIDE) System for computerised
traffic signal control and the Junction Electronic Eyes (J-Eyes) system for traffic surveillance. |
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The world first Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system serves as an effective traffic management tool to optimise road usage, the various
components used for vehicle detection, charging and enforcement as well as the impact on traffic as a result
of its introduction. |
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A 12km Dual 3 lane expressway, with 9km built entirely underground and under-crossing Geylang River and
the Pelton Canal. KPE features state-of-the-art systems for integrated traffic control, plant monitoring,
fire protection, and communications. |
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Delegates will have a chance to tour an integrated transport hub at Sengkang where various transport modes
(heavy rail, light rail and bus services) are integrated with commercial/residential developments. Delegates will
also have the opportunity to ride a fully-automated light rail system to gain an overview of integration of public
transport within a new residential town.
Site Visit 3: Singapore City Gallery & Singapore Changi Airport/ Port of Singapore
Hosted by: Urban Redevelopment Authority and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Date: 6 Nov 2008
Time: 09:00 to 12:00
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Don't want to climb a skyscraper to catch a glimpse of Singapore's central hub? Then join in the visit to Singapore
City Gallery and catch an amazing bird's eye view of Singapore's central area, and see the fascinating 11 by 11
metre architectural model, the only one of its kind in the world. Spread over two levels, Singapore City Gallery
is Singapore’s version of a city exhibition that captures our planning efforts in a nutshell.
Test how well you know about Singapore's land use, heritage, nature reserves and other intriguing facts in a fun,
interactive quiz show. Put on the planner's hat and decide how you would solve the dilemmas in balancing the different
land use needs. Try your hand at the various planning tools for urban design at the Planners' Table. Read about people's
wants and wishes for their ideal city. Before you go, don't forget to tell us the kind of places you want to live in and your
favourite place for play in Singapore.
Check out how we want to make Singapore a great place to live, work and play in. Find out what's coming up next, what can
Singapore be 40 years into the 21st Century and what we are doing to achieve a high-quality urban environment through Architecture
and Urban Design Excellence (AUDE) With more than 30 hands-on interactive exhibits, a visit promises to be an enjoyable self-discovery.
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Having accumulated over 250 awards, Singapore Changi Airport is recognised as one of the best airports in the world.
With 80 airlines serving more than 180 cities in over 50 countries, Changi Airport has established itself as a major aviation
hub in the Asia Pacific region. When Terminal 3 begins operations in 2008, Changi Airport will have an annual handling capacity
of more than 70 million passengers.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport. It represents the government
in the negotiation of air services agreements as well as advises on matters related to civil aviation.
Experience Changi as CAAS officers take delegates around the new Terminal 3 and see that an airport need not just be about
travelling. Singapore Changi Airport’s facilities offer a host of choices for the visitor to Changi Airport. Whether you're
a business traveller looking to print a couple of documents, or someone wanting to catch up on the latest movies, it's all here.
Be enchanted by our various themed gardens ranging from tranquil indoor ponds to outdoor sunny gardens and be charmed by the
recreation and relaxation which goes hand in hand at Changi Airport. |
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