Land Transport
Courses available in Fiscal Year 2013/2014
| Course |
Start |
End |
Training Agency |
Closing Date for Nomination |
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| 12 Nov 2013 | 22 Nov 2013 | | 01 Oct 2013 | | Course Category | Land Transportation | | Open to countries under these programmes | (i) SCPTA countries
(ii) SIDSTEC countries
| | Course Objectives | The course showcases how Singapore uses technology to manage transport systems effectively in an urban setting: traffic management, online systems for convenient transactions on road vehicle matters, mobile and online travel news and information, and the use of contactless smartcard technology for electronic payment on public and private transport systems, as well as non-transit transactions.
| | Course Synopsis & Methodology | The topics include:
- Traffic modelling
- Traffic signal control system, including cameras at traffic junctions
- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)
- Traffic information and advisory system for expressways
- Intelligent Transport System (ITS) control centre
- Integrated Intelligent transport system "iTransport" for dissemination of information on road traffic conditions and the public transport system for the convenience of commuters
- Online system for payment of vehicle taxes and inspections
- Fare ticketing system and electronic payment for parking
- Case study / Group exercises
- Site visits
The course also includes dialogues with senior staff of the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA), and visits to public transport infrastructure, public transport operators and public transport operation control centres.
| | Participant Profile | Applicants should be:
- Mid to senior level government officials who are involved in managing a major aspect of the transport system, and who are involved in the planning, implementing or enhancing the technology of its transport system
- Nominated by their respective Governments
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- In good health
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| 18 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2014 | | 07 Jan 2014 | | Course Category | Land Transportation | | Open to countries under these programmes | (i) SCPTA countries
(ii) SIDSTEC countries
| | Course Objectives | The course showcases Singapore’s integrated transport system involving transport demand management, traffic management, and public transport.
| | Course Synopsis & Methodology | The topics include:
- Transport policies and strategies
- Urban planning and integrated land use
- Environmental aspects of transport
- Development and parking control
- Public transport management
- Travel demand management, including control on vehicle ownership and road pricing
- Traffic and road management
- System performance and benchmarking
- Site visits
| | Participant Profile | Applicants should be:
- Senior transport officials who are involved in the planning and management of land transport system in urban areas
- Nominated by their respective Governments
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- In good health
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