Mr Lim Bok Ngam is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority in Singapore. He graduated from the University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Construction Management.
Mr Lim has been involved with land transport infrastructure development since his early years in the Public Works Department and then the Land Transport Authority upon its formation in 1995. His work covered the various disciplines of engineering works including planning, design, construction, project management and maintenance in the areas of both roads and rail.
He has held several other portfolios in LTA before his present appointment. These included Project Director for the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway, Group Director (Planning and Transportation), Group Director (Engineering), Group Director (Vehicle and Transit Licensing). and Group Director (Rail).
Synopsis of DCE’s Presentation under the theme of “New Vision for Sustainable Urban Transport”
1. Challenges faced today
a. Increasing travel demand
i. By 2020, we expect that travel demand would increase from the current 11 million journeys per day to about 14.3 million journeys per day base on population planning parameters, projected tourist arrivals and general increase in economic activities.
b. Limited land
i. With 12% of our land space already allocated to roads, the scope to expand the road network would become more limited.
ii. However, it has to be highlighted that simply building more roads will not solve our transport problems in a sustainable way.
iii. The more roads we build, the more traffic will be generated.
iv. Hence, the projected increase in travel demand must be met largely by public transport.
c. Environmental concerns
i. Land transport has a significant role in contributing to a high quality and sustainable living environment, given its wide-ranging impact on air quality, energy consumption, noise pollution and our urban landscape.
ii. Emission from the combustion of fuels in motor vehicles is a significant source of air pollutions.
iii. In the reporting year of 2005, the transport sector contributed 19% of Singapore’s carbon dioxide emission.
d. Changing demographics
i. Our population, like that in man other developed cities around the world, is ageing.
ii. In addition, with rising affluence, the needs and expectations of our people have increased.
iii. The changing demographics will compel us to re-examine our current policies to better cater to the needs of the greying generation, the higher expectations of the people and those who care for their living environment.
2. Sustainable transport system
a. A sustainable transport system is human-oriented and environmentally friendly, economically viable and efficient, and socially sound.
i. Increase in travel demand must be met largely by public transport
ii. Cater to diverse needs of our people
3. Land Transport Masterplan
a. Make public transport a choice mode
i. Key target
1. Our target is to increase the public transport modes hare during the morning peak hours from the current 59% to 70% by 2020.
2. There is also a challenge to reverse the trend of declining public transport mode share and ensure that our public transport system can cater to the significant increase in daily travel demand.
ii. Enhance integration of PT system
1. An important initiative in making public transport a choice mode is to enhance the integration of the public transport system.
2. System unity is critical and from the commuters’ point of view, the entire public transport should be treated as a whole.
3. Where transfers are needed, commuters must experience convenient and seamless transfer, with minimal or no penalty on time and fares paid.
iii. Extend priority for buses
1. As buses share the same road space as cars, they are often delayed by other vehicles.
2. To help shorten bus journey time and make them a more viable competitor to cars, buses will be given greater priority on our roads.
iv. Expand rail network
1. Given its high capacity, reliability and speed, the RTS network will remain the backbone of our public transport system.
2. The current rail network of 148km will be almost doubled to 278km by 2020
b. Manage road use
i. Manage demand for road use
1. In managing demand for road use, we use a combination of ownership and usage measure
ii. Expand road network
1. Whilst managing the demand for road use, we will continue to build new road infrastructure to cater to the travel demands of new employment and residential centres.
iii. Leverage on technology
1. We will continue to exploit technology to enhance the efficiency of road operations and optimize the capacity of our road network.
c. Meet diverse needs
i. Implement barrier-free accessibility
1. As our population ages, we must ensure that our transport system caters to the needs of elderly as well as less mobile Singaporeans.
2. Removing physical barriers will also enhance the user-friendliness of our transport system to other users, including families with young children.
ii. Facilitate cycling
1. In addition to barrier-free accessibility, we also recognized that cycling, with its increasing popularity, can be a non-motorised transport option to bring commuters to major transport nodes.
iii. Promote environmental sustainability
1. A greater push towards improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions in land transport would contribute significantly towards cleaner air and better quality of life for Singaporeans.
4. Sustainability development framework
a. Improve transport mobility and accessibility
i. To encourage greater use of public transport system and the use of non-motorised mode of travelling such as cycling and walking
b. Improve resource conservation
i. To conduct research or technology trials that would promote better use of limited resources in improving energy efficiency and promoting recycling, water conservation and land preservation
c. Improve living environment
i. To make Singapore a more liveable city by improving air quality and minimizing environmental impacts during the infrastructure development.
5. Singapore urban TrAnspoRt Solution (STARS)
a. Transport optimization
i. Innovative traffic management solutions are essential to keep our road network smooth-flowing effectively.
ii. A holistic approach will include road expansion, controlling vehicle growth and managing road usage
b. Transport telematics
i. Through the development of transport telematics, a real-time travel information can be provided to road users to offer alternative modes of transportation so that their journeys can be better planned and commuting time is optimized.
c. Integrated user experience
i. With rising affluence, the needs and expectations of our people have increased.
ii. Changing demographics also compel us to examine the development of future urban transport system to better cater to diverse needs.
d. Environment and energy
i. LTA is committed to adopt environmentally sustainable practices in the planning and development of our transport infrastructure and services.
Mr Lim has been involved with land transport infrastructure development since his early years in the Public Works Department and then the Land Transport Authority upon its formation in 1995. His work covered the various disciplines of engineering works including planning, design, construction, project management and maintenance in the areas of both roads and rail.
He has held several other portfolios in LTA before his present appointment. These included Project Director for the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway, Group Director (Planning and Transportation), Group Director (Engineering), Group Director (Vehicle and Transit Licensing). and Group Director (Rail).
Synopsis of DCE’s Presentation under the theme of “New Vision for Sustainable Urban Transport”
1. Challenges faced today
a. Increasing travel demand
i. By 2020, we expect that travel demand would increase from the current 11 million journeys per day to about 14.3 million journeys per day base on population planning parameters, projected tourist arrivals and general increase in economic activities.
b. Limited land
i. With 12% of our land space already allocated to roads, the scope to expand the road network would become more limited.
ii. However, it has to be highlighted that simply building more roads will not solve our transport problems in a sustainable way.
iii. The more roads we build, the more traffic will be generated.
iv. Hence, the projected increase in travel demand must be met largely by public transport.
c. Environmental concerns
i. Land transport has a significant role in contributing to a high quality and sustainable living environment, given its wide-ranging impact on air quality, energy consumption, noise pollution and our urban landscape.
ii. Emission from the combustion of fuels in motor vehicles is a significant source of air pollutions.
iii. In the reporting year of 2005, the transport sector contributed 19% of Singapore’s carbon dioxide emission.
d. Changing demographics
i. Our population, like that in man other developed cities around the world, is ageing.
ii. In addition, with rising affluence, the needs and expectations of our people have increased.
iii. The changing demographics will compel us to re-examine our current policies to better cater to the needs of the greying generation, the higher expectations of the people and those who care for their living environment.
2. Sustainable transport system
a. A sustainable transport system is human-oriented and environmentally friendly, economically viable and efficient, and socially sound.
i. Increase in travel demand must be met largely by public transport
ii. Cater to diverse needs of our people
3. Land Transport Masterplan
a. Make public transport a choice mode
i. Key target
1. Our target is to increase the public transport modes hare during the morning peak hours from the current 59% to 70% by 2020.
2. There is also a challenge to reverse the trend of declining public transport mode share and ensure that our public transport system can cater to the significant increase in daily travel demand.
ii. Enhance integration of PT system
1. An important initiative in making public transport a choice mode is to enhance the integration of the public transport system.
2. System unity is critical and from the commuters’ point of view, the entire public transport should be treated as a whole.
3. Where transfers are needed, commuters must experience convenient and seamless transfer, with minimal or no penalty on time and fares paid.
iii. Extend priority for buses
1. As buses share the same road space as cars, they are often delayed by other vehicles.
2. To help shorten bus journey time and make them a more viable competitor to cars, buses will be given greater priority on our roads.
iv. Expand rail network
1. Given its high capacity, reliability and speed, the RTS network will remain the backbone of our public transport system.
2. The current rail network of 148km will be almost doubled to 278km by 2020
b. Manage road use
i. Manage demand for road use
1. In managing demand for road use, we use a combination of ownership and usage measure
ii. Expand road network
1. Whilst managing the demand for road use, we will continue to build new road infrastructure to cater to the travel demands of new employment and residential centres.
iii. Leverage on technology
1. We will continue to exploit technology to enhance the efficiency of road operations and optimize the capacity of our road network.
c. Meet diverse needs
i. Implement barrier-free accessibility
1. As our population ages, we must ensure that our transport system caters to the needs of elderly as well as less mobile Singaporeans.
2. Removing physical barriers will also enhance the user-friendliness of our transport system to other users, including families with young children.
ii. Facilitate cycling
1. In addition to barrier-free accessibility, we also recognized that cycling, with its increasing popularity, can be a non-motorised transport option to bring commuters to major transport nodes.
iii. Promote environmental sustainability
1. A greater push towards improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions in land transport would contribute significantly towards cleaner air and better quality of life for Singaporeans.
4. Sustainability development framework
a. Improve transport mobility and accessibility
i. To encourage greater use of public transport system and the use of non-motorised mode of travelling such as cycling and walking
b. Improve resource conservation
i. To conduct research or technology trials that would promote better use of limited resources in improving energy efficiency and promoting recycling, water conservation and land preservation
c. Improve living environment
i. To make Singapore a more liveable city by improving air quality and minimizing environmental impacts during the infrastructure development.
5. Singapore urban TrAnspoRt Solution (STARS)
a. Transport optimization
i. Innovative traffic management solutions are essential to keep our road network smooth-flowing effectively.
ii. A holistic approach will include road expansion, controlling vehicle growth and managing road usage
b. Transport telematics
i. Through the development of transport telematics, a real-time travel information can be provided to road users to offer alternative modes of transportation so that their journeys can be better planned and commuting time is optimized.
c. Integrated user experience
i. With rising affluence, the needs and expectations of our people have increased.
ii. Changing demographics also compel us to examine the development of future urban transport system to better cater to diverse needs.
d. Environment and energy
i. LTA is committed to adopt environmentally sustainable practices in the planning and development of our transport infrastructure and services.
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