The Land Transport Authority (Abbreviation: LTA; Chinese: 陆路交通管理局 (shortform: 陆交局); Malay: Penguasa Pengangkutan Darat; Template:Lang-ta) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport of Government of Singapore.
History[]
Land Transport Authority (LTA) was established on 1 September 1995 and launched by the then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. LTA was formed with the merger of public sector entities, namely the Registry of Vehicles, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation, Roads & Transportation Division of the Public Works Department and Land Transportation Division of the former Ministry of Communications.Template:R
Changes to public transport[]
To meet with the increasing number of commuters in Singapore, Land Transport Authority had to exercise on new changes over time.
Rail[]
LTA is responsible for the development of the rapid transit system and the expansion of the rail network. It aims to double the rail network by 2030. Since 2008, LTA has increased the length of Singapore's rail network from 138 km to about 180 km with the opening of the Boon Lay Extension in 2009, the Circle Line from 2009 to 2011 and the Circle Line Extension in 2012. Downtown Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, North South Line Extension, Tuas West Extension are underway towards completion, with Cross Island Line and Jurong Region Line under planning.
Half-height platform screen doors were installed in all 36 elevated stations in 2012 for the safety of passengers and to reduce delays in train service from track intrusions.[1] HVLS fans are also installed at all elevated stations starting from 1 June 2012 and ending on 6 January 2013.
In addition, this year is also the time where upgrading works are underway for all stations and existing train lines. Railway sleepers, re-signaling, third rail and propulsion systems will be changed, together with Wi-Fi, noise barriers at ten places, escalator announcements and Care Zones are also implemented.
LTA has plans to install anti-climb barriers and CCTV cameras at all portals such as Bishan, Redhill, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak, Kallang, Expo, Lentor and Marsiling to prevent intruders by collision or into the tracks.
Free travel was implemented since 24 June 2013, together with Travel Smart Initiative. It is only applicable if passengers are exiting the station before 7.45am.
Bus[]
LTA took on the role of central bus network planner from 2009, working with communities and the bus operators, SBS Transit (SBST) and SMRT Buses (SMRTB), to identify areas for bus improvements and to shift the focus to placing the commuter at the centre and taking a holistic approach in planning the bus network, taking into consideration development in the Rapid Transit System (RTS) network and other transport infrastructure. It is meant for their feedbacks, and any changes will be under the monthly updates, this has been brought through Bus Services Enhancement Programme. Under BSEP, about 80 new services are being introduced and 1000 buses are being added over five years.[2]
Quality of Service (QoS) standards have also been tightened to reduce waiting time and reduce crowding. Now, those with increased loads run every 10 minutes or less during weekday peak hours in 2015. Feeder bus services have become more frequent too, with 95% of bus services now running at intervals of 10 minutes or less during the weekday peak periods, tightened from 85%.[3]
Road projects[]
Investment in road projects ensures that the economy will be ably supported with a strong and ever-improving transport infrastructure and coordinated system to help motorists to enjoy a safer and more pleasant journey. One such project is the introduction of the Parking Guidance System (PGS)[4] in the city[5] and HarbourFront area[6] to guide drivers to the nearest parking facility with available parking spaces, reducing the need for vehicles to cruise around to find empty parking spaces.
As part of investment in road projects, LTA will also be expanding the EMAS signages and upgrading the oldest EMAS signages in the expressways.[7]
To improve road safety, LTA implemented a variety of road engineering measures, such as adding pedestrian crossing lines with enhanced dash markings, traffic calming markings and "pedestrian crossing ahead" road markings in more locations in 2009. "Your Speed Signs", electronic signs displaying the speed of a passing vehicle, were also introduced so that motorists could be more aware of their speeds and would be more likely to keep to the speed limit. Road studs which flash in tandem with the green man signal at traffic junctions were also installed at more locations to alert motorists to stop for crossing pedestrians.[8]
Education[]
LTA Academy[]
The LTA Academy was launched in September 2006 by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore. The Academy aims to be a global knowledge hub in urban transport. It provides a one-stop platform for government officials, professionals and practitioners from around the world to tap on Singapore's experience and expertise and exchange knowledge and best practices in urban transport management and development. The Academy takes on three key roles: Learning Enabler, Research and Public Education. It publishes JOURNEYS, a professional publication on land transport issues.[9]
Land Transport Gallery[]
The LTA Gallery, located at the main LTA Hampshire Office, offers a learning experience about the evolution of Singapore's land transport system in a fun and interactive environment.
News Releases[]
| Date | News Release |
|---|---|
| 18 January 2007 | Improving Travel Time on Buses |
| 23 February 2007 | Improving Orchard Road Traffic |
| 28 March 2007 | 1 April 2007 - Changes To Bus Lane Scheme |
| 23 August 2007 | Expanding ERP Coverage To Better Manage Congestion |
| 24 October 2007 | Opening Of Phase 1, Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway On 26 October 2007, 10.00a.m. |
| 28 March 2008 | Serangoon Central Tender Awarded to Gold Ridge Pte Ltd |
| 15 May 2008 | LTA Extends Bus Lane Scheme to Improve Travel
Experience for Bus Commuters |
| 18 June 2008 | Managing Congestion In The City Centre |
| 8 July 2008 | First Day Implementation of New ERP Gantries and
Criteria in the City Centre |
| 11 July 2008 | The Jurong East Modification Project (JEMP) |
| 14 July 2008 | Traffic Improvements during the First Week Implementation of July
ERP Changes in City Centre and First Saturday Implementation of the New Bugis-Marina Cordon |
| 22 July 2008 | Extension of Full-Day Bus Lanes to Three Locations |
| 1 August 2008 | Closure of KPE |
| 5 August 2008 | Extension of Full-Day Bus Lane Scheme at Five Locations |
| 26 August 2008 | Extension of Full-Day Bus Lane Scheme at Two Locations |
| 17 September 2008 | Normal Bus Lane Scheme To Be Extended To 5 Locations |
| 19 September 2008 | KPE Officially Opens |
| 30 September 2008 | Normal Bus Lane Scheme to be Extended to 4 Locations |
| 20 October 2008 | Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways
and Starting ERP Rates for PIE (West Bound) before Eunos from 3 November 2008 |
| 21 October 2008 | Normal Bus Lane Scheme to be Extended to 3 Locations |
| 11 November 2008 | Normal Bus Lane Scheme to be Extended to 3 Locations |
| 25 November 2008 | Opening Of New PIE Connection At Bedok North Avenue 3 |
| 15 December 2008 | Full-Day Bus Lane Scheme to be Extended to Three Locations |
| 8 January 2009 | MASS ez-link card REPLACEMENT BEGINS |
| 26 February 2009 | Auto Top-Up Facilities For New CEPAS-Compliant
ez-link Card Available From 16 April 2009 |
| 6 March 2009 | Upper Paya Lebar Underpass Opens To Traffic |
| 22 March 2009 | Buangkok East Drive Opens from 22 March: North-East Residents to Benefit from Direct Road Link to KPE |
| 16 April 2009 | Early Opening for Circle Line from Bartley to Marymount |
| 1 June 2009 | MASS ez-link CARD REPLACEMENT |
| 23 September 2009 | Last Call For Free Ez-Link Card Replacement By 30 September 2009 |
| 30 September 2009 | Free Ez-Link Card Replacement Exercise Extended
To 7 October 2009 |
| 7 January 2010 | Getting to Sentosa when Resorts World Sentosa opens |
| 14 January 2010 | New Road Developments in 2010 |
| 26 January 2010 | Circle Line from Bartley to Dhoby Ghaut to Open 17 April |
| 16 April 2010 | New Rail Connection: Circle Line From Dhoby Ghaut to Bartley |
| 20 April 2010 | New Road Network at Marina Bay Opens from 25 April 2010 |
| 11 June 2010 | Public Transport Security Committee Working With PTOs On Immediate Measures And Will Conduct Comprehensive Security Review Of Transport Network |
| 1 July 2010 | Expiry of 3% Fare Rebate & Launch of Distance Fares on 3 July 2010 |
| 20 August 2010 | Downtown Line 3 Station Locations Unveiled
Faster Access for Residents in the East to the City and Marina Bay Area |
| 27 July 2011 | New Flyover above Woodsville Junction Opens from 31 July 2011 |
| 1 August 2011 | 12 Circle Line Stations, from Marymount to HarbourFront, to Open on 8 October |
| 24 August 2011 | Closing Kaki Bukit Ave 1 and Part of Bencoolen Street to Facilitate Downtown Line 3 Construction Works |
| 25 August 2011 | New Serangoon Bus Interchange Opens 3 September |
| 12 September 2011 | Construction of New Dual Four-Lane Road to Relieve Congestion Along
PIE & Lornie Road and Serve Future Developments |
| 10 February 2018 | Ridership Grew 50% Since Downtown Line 3 Opening |
| 28 February 2018 | New Trains to Improve Rail Reliability for Commuters |
| 24 April 2018 | Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Signalling System to be Trialled During East-West Line Service Hours on Sundays from 29 April to End May 2018 |
| 14 May 2018 | Factsheet: Passenger Load Information System Piloted on Downtown Line for Smoother Boarding |
| 20 June 2018 | Demolition of Rochor Centre Begins |
| 25 July 2018 | Bombardier to Supply 66 New Trains for North-South and East-West Lines |
| 1 October 2018 | Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Go-Ahead - New Bus Service 68 to Serve Residents of Pasir Ris and Tampines |
| 19 November 2018 | New Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange to Open on 16 December 2018 |
| 14 August 2019 | LTA to Deploy 50 Diesel Hybrid Buses from August 2019 |
| 11 November 2019 | LTA to Deploy Electric Buses from Early 2020 |
| 28 September 2020 | LTA Buys 40 New Trains for North South and East West Lines |
| 27 October 2020 | Update on Deployment of Electric Buses |
| 11 November 2020 | Relocation of Jurong East Bus Interchange from 6 December 2020 |
| 11 January 2021 | LTA to Deploy Three-Door Double-Deck Buses from 2021 |
| 20 June 2021 | Reconfiguration of Pasir Ris Bus Interchange |
| 7 October 2022 | Factsheet: Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 to open for passenger service from 13 November 2022 |
| 25 October 2022 | Road Closures and Bus Route Changes in Pasir Ris and Changi |
| 31 October 2022 | Tampines North Bus Interchange to Open on 27 November 2022 |
| 24 June 2023 | First Batch of New North-South and East-West Line Trains to be Rolled Out from 24 June 2023 |
| 28 July 2023 | New Brickland Station to Enhance Rail Connectivity in Western Singapore |
| 17 November 2023 | Ridership on TEL almost tripled with Introduction of TEL3 |
| 28 November 2023 | LTA Media Statement on Service 167 |
| 16 January 2024 | Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SMRT - Reminder on Service Adjustments on Circle Line to Facilitate Rail Expansion Works |
| 11 April 2024 | New Trains for North East Line to be Rolled Out for Passenger Service from 11 April 2024 |
| 12 May 2024 | Resumption of Cross-Border Bus Services |
| 2 June 2024 | New Bus Service 974 to Serve Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong West and Joo Koon |
| 10 June 2024 | Factsheet: Explore Seven New Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 4 Stations on 21 June |
| 17 August 2024 | Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBS Transit - Bus Service 123 Extended to Enhance Connectivity to Sentosa |
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External links[]
- Template:Official website
- Land Transport Masterplan 2013
- ONE.MOTORING – information portal for Singapore motorists
- MyTransport.SG – a portal providing information and eServices for all land transport users
- Pay ERP charges via credit card
- Singapore Public Transport portal
- LTA latest press releases
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