Transport

Chapter Outline and Key Questions

  1. What are transport systems and where are they found in the cities?

Characteristics of transport systems in cities

    • Density of transport network (i.e., nodes and routes)

    • Quality of transport infrastructure (e.g., paved roads, maintenance of facilities)

    • Variety of transport modes (e.g., rail, air)

Locations of transport nodes in cities

  • Concentration of activities

  • Level of accessibility


  1. Why are transport systems located in cities?

Reasons for a transport system in cities

  • Movement of people

  • Movement of goods and services

  • Intermodal connectivity

  • Connectivity to other cities


  1. What relationships do transport systems in cities have with (i) the environment and (ii) people?

Relationship between transport systems in cities and the environment

  • Changes to physical environment (e.g., clearing of natural vegetation, modification of landforms)

  • Increased carbon footprint

Relationship between transport systems in cities and people

    • Health and safety risks

    • Traffic congestion

    • Improved mobility for different groups of people (i.e., elderly and persons with disabilities)


  1. How can these relationships be sustainably managed?

Sustainable management of transport systems in Singapore and other countries

  • Laws and policies on transport (e.g., road safety)

  • Integrated land-use and transport planning (e.g., terminals that serve as multi-purpose hubs)

  • Provision of a range of mobility options for different groups of people (e.g., wheelchair-friendly buses)

  • Research and development in transport (e.g., mobile applications for navigation and location-based services)