Transportation

figure 9: singapore’s Traffic operations management Center



figure 10: real-Time public Transport status Information at singapore Bus stop

sIngapore
Singapore is a world leader in intelligent transportation systems based on its: 1) use of probes vehicles to collect traffic information, 2) use of electronic road pricing (that is, congestion charging), 3) nationwide deploy- ment of adaptive computerized traffic signals, 4) and use of traffic management ITS applications.

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has re- sponsibility for all modes of transportation in the country and oversees implementation of intelligent transportation systems in Singapore.¹⁰⁶ The country’s

ITS Master Plan envisions “an optimized and efficient land transport network leveraging ITS to enhance commuters’ travelling experience.”¹⁰⁷ The three stra- tegic thrusts of Singapore’s ITS Master Plan include:
1) deploying and integrating ITS across Singapore, 2) developing partnerships between the private sector and government agencies (as well as other stakeholders), and 3) viewing ITS as a platform for industry develop- ment.¹⁰⁸

Singapore collects real-time traffic information through a fleet of 5,000 taxis which act as vehicle probes, feed-