Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Traffic Impact Assessments for Faber Hills Estate and Mitigation Measures for Better Traffic Connectivity

Dr Tan Wu Meng asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     whether there are plans to review the traffic impact assessments for the Faber Hills estate in view of new housing developments approaching completion and taking into account the lived experiences of residents staying in the neighbourhood; and

b.     if so, whether LTA will consider introducing additional traffic mitigation measures including the provision of better traffic connectivity.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     For all new major developments, LTA requires the developer to conduct a Transport Impact Assessment (TIA), including the need for any additional infrastructural improvements or mitigation measures.

2.     In March 2019, a TIA was carried out in view of the new housing development in the Faber Hills estate. To meet the expected increase in vehicular traffic, road improvement measures were identified, and have been progressively implemented. These include widening roads and improving junctions so that traffic performance will not be significantly affected. LTA will continue to monitor the traffic conditions for the Faber Hills estate after the completion of the new development.