​Transport Networks in Singapore’s Urban Landscape – A Brief History

12 May 2023

Throughout modern Singapore’s history, transport networks have had an indelible impact on the island’s urban development. The age-old need to move from Point A to Point B for the everyday conduct of life has played a key role in how Singapore’s urban landscape has evolved over time – and will continue to do so in the future.

Historian Eisen Teo, author of Jalan Singapura: 700 Years of Movement in Singapore, will unpack a brief history of the intersection of transport and urban evolution. From horse carriages to MRT trains, dirt tracks to billion-dollar expressways, the movement of a people has shaped Singapore’s present – and illuminates its future.