Tech vs traffic: LTA unveils Intelligent Transport Systems master plan

It will take urban mobility to a whole new level.

Singapore is unleashing cutting-edge technology in the fight for efficient mobility in the city. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Intelligent Transportation Society Singapore (ITSS) today launched “Smart Mobility 2030”, master plan that outlines how the country will develop its Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) over the next 15 years.

Its goal is to optimise transport systems and to enhance commuter travel experience across Singapore with the latest ITS initiatives and advancements in transport technologies.

Speaking at the Smart Mobility Forum this morning, LTA Chief Executive Chew Hock Yong, said: “In the past, ITS were often infrastructure-reliant. Today, greater emphasis is placed on data collection, analytics and the availability of relevant, useful information on the move. It is crucial to ensure that Singapore can effectively tap on technological advancements and map out the overall direction for ITS developments in the next 15 years. Hence, LTA and ITSS came together to outline the new ITS vision and strategies to facilitate collaborations between various stakeholders and bring urban mobility to a new level.”

Under the master plan, Singapore will implement innovative and sustainable smart mobility solutions to facilitate better travel for commuters and transport management.

Efforts will also be placed on developing and adopting ITS standards for the sharing of accurate transport data and the provision of reliable, timely and relevant information services. With the development and adoption of ITS standards, it will allow for greater proliferation of ITS solutions.

To promote ITS awareness among the industry and public, “Smart Mobility 2030” will also establish close partnerships and foster co-creation among both public and private sectors.

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Mr Sing Mong Kee, President for ITSS added, “Over the years, LTA has leveraged on technology and successfully deployed many innovative ITS solutions to manage traffic more efficiently.

Besides LTA, stakeholders such as fleet operators, service providers, government agencies, motorists and commuters can play a more significant role in helping to keep our road network flowing.

With this in mind, LTA and ITSS have embarked on the new ITS vision and strategies outlined in the Smart Mobility 2030 to enable stakeholders to collaborate and to share their views, information, technological know-hows and bring urban mobility to a new level.”

“Smart Mobility 2030” further highlights four focal areas: Informative, Interactive,Assistive and Green Mobility.

These focal areas emphasise the need to leverage ITS initiatives to provide high quality information to meet diverse needs, enhance travelling experience with smarter interactivity, create a safe and secure roadway environment, and envision a sustainable and environmentally friendly ITS.

These allow transport users to make informed decisions on-the-go, in a safe and sustainable land transport system.