Transport and Housing Strategies

Singapore built transport hubs with bus interchanges that are fully integrated with r____ services and retail activiites.

Integrated transport hubs (e.g. Woodlands Interchange) improve convenience and speed up bus-train transfers which make public transport an a_________mode of transport. As such, more people may switch from private transport to public transport, thereby reducing traffic congestion and carbon footprint.

The bus lane scheme invovles setting a_____road lanes for buses during particular times of the day. This helps to decrease travelling time on buses which are also likely to arrive punctually, even during peak hours. This advantage may entice more commuters to travel by bus instead of private transport.

One challenge of the bus lane scheme is that since one lane is reserved for buses, congestion may occur on o______ lanes.

Expanding train networks - As more places can be reached efficiently and conveniently by train, more people will switch from private transport to public transport. Since rail transport can move more passengers than road transport, the number of vehicles on the road will be reduced, hence easing traffic c__________.

The strategy which c_____ drivers for using certain roads to reduce traffic congestion is known as road pricing .

One limitation of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is that traffic may be d______to other roads as drivers avoid the ERP, leading to congestion elsewhere.

More cycling networks and supporting facilities provide for s_____ and convenient cycling. This will encourage more people to cycle to work or access commercial services, resulting in the reduction of private motorised vehicles on the road.

Without proper training on cycling etiquette or raod safety, cyclists may pose a d_____ to themselves, motorists and pedestrians.

Electric vehicles (EVs) produce z_____ exhaust emissions as they are battery-operated and do not use petrol to operate. Thus, EV adoption will lead to the emission of less pollutants (e.g. particulate matter) and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.