Achieving Modal Shift Through Demand Management Measures in Singapore

Travel demand management is essential in Singapore, due to the country’s small size and dense population. In 2008, a land transportation master plan was developed to shape transportation policies and development for the next 10 to 15 years. The three strategies of the master plan include: making public transportation a choice mode, managing road usage and keeping traffic moving, and meeting diverse needs of the public in order to contribute to a quality livable environment. Singapore employs an electronic road pricing system and a vehicle quota system to discourage automobile travel. To encourage these drivers to switch to public transit, Singapore has invested heavily to improve the accessibility, quality and convenience of its bus and rail transit systems.

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• Authors:
  • Yap, Jeremy
• Publication Date: 2012-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 22-24
• Serial:
  • Public Transport International
  • Volume: 61
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
  • ISSN: 1016-796X
  • Serial URL: http://www.uitp.org/publications/public-transport-magazine.cfm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Master plans; Modal shift; Public transit; Road pricing; Travel demand management
• Identifier Terms: Vehicle quota scheme (Singapore)
• Geographic Terms: Singapore
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01368295
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 25 2012 7:57AM