Singapore legislation

Clause 3

of Rapid Transit Systems (Amendment) Bill

Clause 3

New section 11A

The principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately before section 12 in Part III, the following section:“General considerations11A. In the exercise of its functions and powers under this Part, the Authority shall have regard for the need —

(a)

for an integrated public transport system in Singapore, including the integration of the rapid transit systems with other modes of transport and surrounding developments;

(b)

for reliable, seamless and convenient travel within the public transport system and enhanced passenger services;

(c)

for network-wide efficient and co-ordinated movements of passengers on rapid transit systems;

(d)

for sustainability, adequacy and optimisation of capacity across the network of rapid transit systems; and

(e)

for safety and security of life and property on the rapid transit systems.”.

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