Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Possibility of Working with Online Map Providers to Update Maps after Building New Roads

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     whether the Land Transport Authority works with online map providers to update their maps once new roads are built, especially in new estates such as Tengah and Bidadari; and 

b.     if so, how can such updates be carried out in a more timely manner.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     The Land Transport Authority (LTA) publishes new road network map data on LTA Data Mall. This data is consolidated from LTA, Government agencies such as the Housing and Development Board, JTC Corporation and private developers. LTA also informs online map providers of road network changes prior to road openings to allow them time to update their maps. LTA will continue to work closely with agencies, private developers and online map providers to ensure updated map information is provided in a timely manner.