Construction Magazine May 2017 | Page 28

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Singapore is one of the frontrunners gaining smart city status through the implementation of its Smart Nation Program . The use of smart sensors embedded throughout the city record essential data , linking sustainability efforts within energy , electricity , water and waste management . The city ’ s Gardens by the Bay spectacle also highlights its efforts to utilise renewable energy sources . Development within transportation networks has resulted in reduced delays on public transport . The number of drivers on the road will also reduce further through an Electronic Road Pricing system , which will charge users an increased fee to drive within peak hours . The development of cycling routes is also underway , such as the 150km Round Island Cycle Route ( RIR ), connecting the entire city with Gardens by the Bay .

28 May 2017