🥁 Drumroll for safer and more inclusive ‘hoods, especially for seniors, please! 👵🏻👴🏼
 
In addition to the 5️⃣ pilot towns announced at #COS2023, we’ll be expanding the #FriendlyStreets initiative to all towns in Singapore by 2030! 🥳 This will create more pedestrian-friendly and convenient ways for residents to travel within their ‘hoods to key amenities like hawker centres, community clubs, and schools.
 
Together with the community, we’ll be working closely together to discuss and implement the features that are tailored to their needs.🤝
 
Watch our video to see some of the features that #FriendlyStreets would include! 

#PSA 📢 Since the opening of the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 (#TEL3) last year, the average weekday ridership on TEL has almost tripled from 60,000 in Oct 2022 to 177,000 in Oct 2023!

With more commuters using TEL3 (hello shorter travelling time! ⌚), the overall ridership for some bus services 🚌 plying along TEL segments has ⬇️ by ~30-40%. #ChangingTravelPatterns

To reduce duplication of bus services with TEL and to reallocate finite resources to better serve residents from new estates 🏡👪, some bus services will be adjusted from 🗓️10 Dec 2023.

Check out our visuals for more details.

#PSA 📢 Heading to Woodlands MRT station on 30 Nov 2023?

Do note that we will be conducting Exercise Station Guard – an emergency preparedness exercise – from 10am to 4pm on the 🔴 #NSL and 🟤 #TEL.

During the exercise, commuters will be directed towards the #NSL and #TEL fare gates near Exits 3 and 4 respectively. You may be asked to go through metal detector checks and have your belongings scanned by X-ray machines.

💡 #TravelTip Factor in additional time 🕰 for your journey and avoid bringing bulky items since these may require more time to clear security checks.

We’re back for a 3rd season of the Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge! 🚍 But this year, we’re going bigger, as we’ll also be introducing our first ever Singapore RailTech Grand Challenge! 🤩🚆
 
💥 It’s going to be an action-packed Saturday as bus and rail technicians from our public transport operators (PTOs) and students from Institutes of Higher Learning will go head-to-head with one another to showcase their skills and creativity in solving land transport issues. 🧠🛠
 
Check out our video for a sneak peak of the challenges! We’ll be revealing the winners on our socials, so stay tuned for the latest news!
 
Pssst…and if you’re keen to pursue a career in the bus or rail industry, do swing by and visit the Public Transport Career Fair on 29 Nov 2023! 📅 With more than 400 job vacancies from the respective PTOs, we’ll see you onsite at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability that day! 👋🏼

#PSA At the Singapore BusTech & inaugural RailTech Grand Challenge earlier today, Acting Minister for Transport Mr Chee Hong Tat announced that more electric buses (#ebus) will be progressively deployed from 🗓️ Dec 2024 onwards.

In total, we’ll be procuring 360 e-buses 🔋🚌 and deploying #ElectricVehicles charging systems ⚡🔌 in bus depots at:

📍 Sengkang West
📍 East Coast
📍 Gali Batu

Check out the visuals for more details!

#ICYMI, here are the highlights & winners of the Singapore BusTech & RailTech Grand Challenge 2023 👉🏼 https://go.gov.sg/sbrtc2023

#DidYouKnow From 2025, we’ll be able to carry out train testing all day, everyday right on our shores! 🤩 🔧⚙️🚆

Find out how the new Singapore Rail Testing Centre (#SRTC) will enhance train and rail reliability in our latest issue of CONNECT ➡️ https://go.gov.sg/read-connectsrtc

If you #MoveLite (aka walk, cycle, or ride on public transport) regularly, here’s your chance to redeem a free drink! 🧃

Simply head down to one of the our vending machines (details in video) and tell us your #ReasonsToMoveLite 💚🚆🚌🚶🚴‍♀️

*While stocks last*

#DidYouKnow that we’ve a Project Information Centre for #CrossIslandLine Phase 1 🚇 conveniently located at 2A Hougang Central? #NowYouKnow 💡

🌟 Yup! Swing by and learn more about #CRL1 if you’re in the ‘hood!

#ThereRailBeMore

Tis the season for a jolly good journey! 🚄🎅🏻🎄 Tag us at #LTAsg if you spot our Christmas décor during your train and bus commutes! ❄ #Christmas2023

#HappeningNow Travelling to/from Woodlands MRT station on the 🔴 #NSL or 🟤 #TEL today?

You may be asked to go through a security screening as part of Exercise Station Guard. This exercise is conducted regularly to validate our security measures at public transport nodes and help familiarise commuters on how they should respond if there’s an emergency on our public transport network.

Do factor in additional travel time for the screening and avoid bringing bulky items.

Embrace the guilt-free foodie life: Indulge, walk the calories off, repeat. 🍽🚶‍♂️🔁

Share your #ReasonsToMoveLite at go.gov.sg/reasonstomovelite to inspire others! 🚴‍♀️🚌🚆

#MoveLiteSG

Say yes to pocket-friendly bus rides that keep both you and your child happy! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚌

What are your #ReasonsToMoveLite? Share them at go.gov.sg/reasonstomovelite and inspire others! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚌🚆

#MoveLiteSG

#MoveLite while feeling light – it’s the best way to live lite and to lose that pot belly! 😝

Let your #ReasonsToMoveLite inspire others. Share them with us at go.gov.sg/reasonstomovelite. 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚌🚆

#MoveLiteSG