Speeches
Land Transport Masterplan Focus Group Discussion 23 January 2026 7pm Opening and Closing Remarks by Minister of State for Transport and Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Baey Yam Keng
23 January 2026
Opening Remarks
1. Good evening. Thank you for taking the time to attend today’s discussions, the first of many for the refreshed Land Transport Masterplan. It’s great to see so many of you here with the common objective of shaping the future of Singapore’s transport system.
2. We have come a long way in improving connectivity for Singaporeans, since launching LTMP 2040.
a. We have and will continue to invest in public transport and active mobility through expanding our rail network, bus connectivity, and cycling paths.
b. We will also continue promoting an inclusive transport system through programmes such as the Caring Commuters SG Movement and Friendly Streets, which introduces traffic calming measures to facilitate walking within residential neighbourhoods.
3. But we need to look ahead, and refresh our Land Transport Masterplan – transport is ultimately a means to an end, and we need to update our plans to ensure they serve Singaporeans’ mobility needs.
a. On demand, as Singapore continues to develop and grow, we must continue to ensure that residents located farther away from existing town centres and MRT stations still have access to public transport and active mobility modes.
b. Our population profile and travel habits are also changing, with an ageing population, more flexible work arrangements, and more households that rely on public transport instead of private vehicles
c. Our infrastructure must also adapt – to climate change, and the impact of ageing systems.
d. And as autonomous and intelligent technologies mature, we have new possibilities to tap on to meet our mobility needs.
4. This LTMP refresh will address these major trends, and build on the progress we’ve made since LTMP 2040. And through this, we will create an updated vision for our land and public transport systems.
5. We want this vision to be shared by all Singaporeans, because our transport system belongs to all of us. To achieve this, LTA is embarking on its largest outreach exercise to date.
6. Through our launch event and from the over 3,500 responses through our LTMP webpage that we’ve received, Singaporeans have told us what they are proud of in our transport system. And many are excited about how we may be able to expand the range of mobility options through leveraging on technologies.
7. They also shared many areas which we can do better in. For some of us, it’s about wanting more accurate bus arrival timing or better journey planning, so that our travel experience can be improved. Others emphasised the importance of enhancing connectivity to estates that are further away, through more public transport and active mobility options.
8. These inputs show that transport is a deeply personal experience, and that each of us have our unique perspectives, needs and ideas about what makes for a more delightful commute.
9. But at the same time, when we are in transit, we share the same space with others. Transport is, therefore, not only a personal experience but also a communal, shared one. On our trains, buses, our roads and paths, we meet other Singaporeans from different walks of life, and learn to understand the needs of others. Today, we have invited Singaporeans from different backgrounds to kickstart this conversation. Some of us may be elderly or youths, young parents, and some of us may have specific visual, hearing or mobility needs. Our diverse needs may mean that we have to accommodate one another and understand one another’s perspectives. So we invite you to hear and understand one another’s concerns and ideas with empathy and openness. Let’s make today’s session a welcoming space for all of us to share openly, as we work towards a common vision for our transport future.
10. I look forward to hearing from all of you today. Thank you.