LTA Promotes Greener Transport Among Students
Sustainable development has underpinned Singapore’s policymaking since itsindependence. To effectively develop and implement integrated and sustainable public transportation systems, Singapore has created Green Plan 2030 and promotes greener transport. Recently, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) started promoting sustainable lifestyles and greener transport among students through a new exhibition called “Make the Switch: The Quest for Greener Land Transport”.
What is the “Make the Switch” Programme?
This programme is targeted at primary and lower secondary students. At the exhibition, students can engage in visual and tactile elements and learn about carbon savings they can achieve by using greener modes of transport.
How LTA is Promoting Greener Transport Among Students
As Singapore’s transport system grows in capacity and usage, it becomes increasingly important to manage its environmental footprint. That’s why LTA launched the Green Plan 2030 with an aim to get the whole nation together into a more sustainable future.
LTA and transport operators including SMRT Corporation want to influence all aspects of people’s lives, from how they live to how they work and play. To make the country a greener and more liveable home, Singapore is supporting the development of cost-effective green technologies that promote energy efficiency.
LTA recently started engaging schools to promote car-lite culture. Here is how LTA is promoting sustainable transportation among schools and students:
• All schools situated along the Thomson East-Coast Line Stage 3 are familiarised with upcoming public transport options.
• LTA launched Safe Route to School programme to enhance road safety around the schools. The government is designing safe walking routes for students to travel from the nearest key transport nodes to their school.
• Singapore Mobility Gallery (SMG) is conducting workshops, activity booths, and guided tours for students so that they learn to adopt car-lite modes in their daily commutes.
• Not just LTA, transport operators like SMRT Corp. is also reaching out to schools via its virtual Learning Journey Programme to educate students on safety when travelling on public transport. Over 100 students have been engaged. Commenting on the same, SMRT CEO Neo Kian Hong, said: “We will remain united and focused on our mission of delivering a world-class transport service and lifestyle experience that is safe, reliable, and customer-centred.”
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said: “We need to ensure a Singapore for our future generations. All of us have to work together, and make Singapore a bright green spark for the world.”
Conclusion
Our choice of transportation affects global warming to a great extent. Singapore is a small country and lacks natural resources. That’s why it’s important for all stakeholders and the community to come together and adopt sustainable modes of transportation. While LTA and transport operators are supporting the development of cost-effective green technologies, students and parents need to use public transport to transition into a more sustainable future.
