Rail networks and bus connectivity will be further enhanced in the coming years. Even more areas will be easily accessible with new rail lines coming on board. New bus services will be added along with new rail lines and stations to improve connectivity within new and existing towns.
Residents can also enjoy dedicated paths for walking and cycling with more added within and across neighbourhoods. With easier access to transport options, work and amenities in future, it is envisioned that most can reach the nearest neighbourhood centre via public, active or shared transport within 20 minutes or less; 9 in 10 of all peak-period journeys can be completed within 45 minutes.
To encourage Singaporeans to adopt healthier mobility choices and make towns more liveable, more spaces will be prioritised for public transport, active mobility and community uses. Transit priority corridors will be implemented where road spaces are repurposed to enhance pedestrian and public transport travel experiences.
The first of such corridors was implemented at Bencoolen Street and additional corridors are being explored along Robinson Road, Jurong Canal Drive Extension and the Woodlands North Transit Mall. In addition, the upcoming North-South Corridor will have 21.5 km of continuous bus lanes and cycling paths from Woodlands to the city centre by 2026.
The planning of new car-lite precincts will take the above initiatives one step further by adopting lower provision standards for vehicular parking and consolidate them into common hubs. With traffic directed away from the streets, conflict with pedestrians and cyclist will reduce and the urban environment on the streets can be enhanced and made more vibrant for residents and visitors.
Technological advancement such as Autonomous Vehicles that are currently being tested will also open up new transport options in the near future for commuters. Transport service providers (bus, rail, taxis, shared mobility services) can work with app designers to integrate their offerings for commuters who can access and even customise their travel preferences from these multiple transport options and services in a single platform. Innovations in urban logistics are also enabling goods to be transported more efficiently, reducing not only business costs, but road traffic as well.
New rail lines in future