The centre will become a land transport knowledge and research hub for the Asia Pacific region through conferences, seminars, training, exhibitions and study tours. The centre's first initiative will be to stage the inaugural LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress in October 2013.
"Ever evolving societies, changing commuters' behaviours and escalating expectations make managing transport in a city a work in progress," says Mr Hans Rat, UITP's secretary general.
"Through collaborating with renowned organisations such as the UITP, we can acquire cutting edge knowledge, which helps us to deliver a land transport system that meets the diverse needs of an inclusive society and one that provides for a liveable and vibrant global city," says Mr Chew Hock Yong, LTA's chief executive.
UITP and Singapore LTA to set up transport training centre
THE International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the UITP Centre for Transport Excellence at LTA's Academy in Singapore.
THE International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the UITP Centre for Transport Excellence at LTA's Academy in Singapore.
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