About LTA

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport, that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore.

Ultimate Goal - A smooth and seamless journey for all

LTA plans the long-term transport needs of Singapore, taking care of those who drive as well as those who take public transport. The ultimate goal - a smooth and seamless journey for all.

 

History

The LTA was established on 1 September 1995. We were formed through the merger of four public sector entities, namely:

Registry of Vehicles
Mass Rapid Transit Corporation
Roads & Transportation Division of the Public Works Department
Land Transport Division of the then Ministry of Communications

 

Our Organisation

There are ten Groups supporting our core functions. They are:

Corporate Communications
Corporate Services
Engineering
Innovation & InfoComm Technology
Policy & Planning
Rail
Road Projects
Road Operations & Community Partnership
Safety & Contracts
Vehicle & Transit Licensing

You may also view our organisational chart here.

 

Our Mission

To provide an efficient and cost-effective land transport system for different needs

Our Vision

A People-Centred Land Transport System

 

Objectives

To deliver a land transport network that is integrated, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable to meet the nation's needs.
To plan, develop and manage Singapore's land transport system to support a quality environment while making optimal use of our transport measures and safeguarding the well-being of the travelling public.
To develop and implement policies to encourage commuters to choose the most appropriate transportation mode.

 

Strategic Thrusts

Make Public Transport a Choice Mode
Optimise Road Network and Enhance its Accessibility
Excel in Service Quality
Create Value and Instil Pride in Our Work

 

Office Locations

1 Hampshire Road
Singapore 219428

10 Sin Ming Drive
Singapore 575701
5 Maxwell Road
#10-00 Tower Block
MND Complex
Singapore 069110
181 River Valley Road
Singapore 179034

251 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179102

   

 

Subsidiaries

EZ-Link Pte Ltd

EZ-Link Pte Ltd was formed on 8 January 2002. It is responsible for the sale, distribution and management of ez-link Cards for public transport travel, as well as other commercial purposes and non-transit applications. For public transport travel, EZ-Link Pte Ltd has appointed Transit Link Pte Ltd as the agent to manage the sale of ez-link Cards on the MRT, LRT and buses.

EZ-Link Pte Ltd has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Green Dot Payment Services Pte Ltd to work on the terms and framework for Green Dot Payment Services to expand the use of the ez-link card beyond public transport for general micro-payments.

 

MSI Global

MSI Global was set up on 8 February 1995 as the consultancy arm of the Land Transport Authority. MSI Global provides multi-disciplinary consultancy for transport policies and strategies. It has been a key consultant to issues and problems facing the government and policy makers of various countries. Its key solutions centre on land transportation matters including:

Transportation Planning
Project Management and Implementation
Rail Systems Engineering
Infrastructure Management
Intelligent Transport Systems
Demand Management


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Last Updated on 30/09/2008


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