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Singapore Doesn’t Need Public Transport to Be an Alternative. It Needs It to Be the Default.
At a RICE community event held in conjunction with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared how public transport journeys shape Singaporeans’ experiences and memories of growing up.
Frequent Encounters Do Not Necessarily Build Social Cohesion; HDB Neighbourly Ties Need Further Nurturing
SUTD’s Project BOND examined how housing design and everyday interactions shape social cohesion among homeowners and rental residents in mixed-income HDB estates, with insights shared by LKYCIC Research Fellow Suhaila Zainal Shah and LKYCIC Professorial Research Fellow Harvey Neo.
Would You Recycle for 10 Cents?
LKYCIC Professorial Research Fellow Harvey Neo discussed the need to make recycling simple and convenient for sustained participation, and highlighted recycling rates and average daily returns per machine as key indicators of whether the 10-cent beverage-container deposit scheme can encourage lasting recycling habits.
Is it an uphill journey to turn Singapore into a cycling city?
Even as bike-sharing booms and facilities improve, missing links may keep the cycling push stuck in low gear. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted on the growth, challenges and future of bike-sharing in Singapore, noting that adoption is likely to increase gradually alongside improvements in infrastructure and accessibility.
LTA studying feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit system for Tuas South
LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Professor Samuel Chng commented on the suitability and potential of a Bus Rapid Transit system to improve connectivity in Tuas South, while highlighting the infrastructure, demand and capacity considerations needed for its success.
Why Singaporeans should walk more – it's not just for the health benefits
Singapore was designed to be a walkable city, however, for many Singaporeans, walking is not their preferred way to get around due to heat and humidity, as well as the convenience provided by driving and easy access to public transport. LKYCIC’s Dr Belinda Yuen shared her expert opinions.
Is your bus really late, or does it just feel like it? Inside Singapore’s bus network
The Straits Times article explores the reliability of bus arrival times in Singapore and commuters’ satisfaction regarding it. LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted.
No escape from the heat even at home: Experts urge people to adjust their daily routines
Rising temperatures in Singapore leaves residents with no reprieve even at home. Experts, including LKYCIC’s Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, share their expert opinions on the topic.
Talk of the Town: Should Singapore clear mansions before forests for housing developments?
Plans to clear parts of Maju Forest for a new public housing estate have sparked a familiar but increasingly urgent debate on what should Singapore be willing to sacrifice when land is scarce and homes are needed. LKYCIC’s Professorial Research Fellow Dr Harvey Neo shares some insights.
Small States Likewise Possess Autonomy and Agency
In this opinion piece, Professor Chan Heng Chee shared that the rules-based international order is weakening amid intensifying US–China rivalry, the rise of middle powers and growing nationalism, and stressed that Singapore must continue exercising strategic agency by strengthening multilateralism, diversifying partnerships and forging new avenues for trade and investment.