Tag: Transportation
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When Permission Meets Practice: Singapore’s Transport Advocate and His DIY Wayfinding Signs
Introduction: A chair as the benchmark for clarity In the bustling urban fabric of Singapore, good design isn’t measured by splendor but by the ease with which it guides people. For transport advocate Mr. Vareck Ng, intuitive wayfinding signs embody this principle. He has made it his mission to test and deploy signs that help…
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Indonesia Bans Freight Trucks from Toll Roads Through January 4, 2026
Overview of the ban Indonesia has implemented a nationwide ban on freight trucks using toll roads from now through January 4, 2026. The move is part of a broader effort to ease traffic congestion, improve road safety, and ensure smoother travel during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. The policy covers most expressways and…
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Low-Density Suburbs: A Hidden Driver of Obesity and Inequality, New Research Finds
Overview: What the study reveals about low-density suburbs A new research wave is drawing attention to how the design of our neighborhoods might contribute to widening health and economic gaps. The study links low-density, car-oriented suburbs with higher obesity rates and more pronounced social inequality. Researchers argue that when residential areas sprawl with few sidewalks,…
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Gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Near Mai Mahiu Forces Nighttime Stoppage for Dozens of Travelers
Overview of the Incident In a dramatic turn for Friday travel, motorists and passengers found themselves stranded as severe congestion clogged the Nairobi-Nakuru highway near Mai Mahiu. The gridlock, which stretched for several kilometers, prompted many to spend the night on the road while authorities worked to clear the backlog and determine the root cause…
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Britain’s Seven-Week Driving Test Wait Still Years Away, Audit Finds
Summary of the audit finding The hope of a seven-week driving test wait in Great Britain by the end of the year has been dashed. An official audit has concluded that achieving this target is unlikely until November 2027. The report highlights persistent staffing gaps and slower-than-planned progress in recruiting and training driving examiners, despite…
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DPWH Sets December 24 Start for EDSA Rehabilitation, Aims for Eight-Month Finish
DPWH Announces December 24 Start for EDSA Rehabilitation The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced the start date for the long-awaited rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). Work is set to begin on December 24, with major construction activities scheduled to leverage the holiday traffic lull. Officials say the project…
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Shell Rimula Celebrates Filipino Truck Drivers and Mechanics with Bida Ang Biyahe Ko Campaign
Introduction: Acknowledging the backbone of the supply chain As the Philippines experiences a sustained boom in e-commerce, the demand for reliable transport and skilled maintenance has never been higher. In this evolving landscape, Shell Rimula is turning attention to the men and women who keep goods moving: Filipino truck drivers and mechanics. Their dedication and…
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Central Vietnam Airport Shuts Down as Floods Submerge Runway
Widespread flooding disrupts transport in central Vietnam An airport in central Vietnam has suspended all operations after floodwaters overwhelmed the runway, disrupting one of the country’s key transport links as days of relentless rain hammered several provinces. The shutdown, confirmed by local authorities, comes amid rising river levels in Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, and Gia…
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Nigeria Targets 500 CNG Refuelling Stations in Three Years
Nigeria Sets Ambitious Goal for CNG Infrastructure Nigeria is poised to expand its clean fuel network with a bold plan: the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has concluded discussions with leading Chinese manufacturer Endurance Group to roll out 500 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country over the next three years.…
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MRT reliability drops for second consecutive month in Singapore, LTA data shows
Singapore’s MRT reliability slips for the second straight month Singapore’s mass rapid transit (MRT) network saw a further dip in reliability for September, marking the second consecutive month of declines when compared with August. The latest figures released by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on November 14 provide a window into how operations performed as…