The Life expectancy in Singapore has increased steadily by roughly 30% in the past 50 years—from 60 years at birth in 1960 to 80 years at birth in 2010. (Statistics Singapore‚ 2010) Since the last quarter of the twentieth century‚ the rise in life expectancy has been accompanied by a downward trend in fertility which results in an aging population. Similar to many developing countries with aging populations‚ aging populations indisputably brings challenges. The Government has many plans and policies
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PEOPLE ENTERING THE CITY SHOULD USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT 1. INTRODUCTION Public transport also known as public transit or mass transit is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public. Public transport include buses‚ trains‚ ’rapid transit’ like commuter and ferries. Other than that‚ it also includes taxicab and car pooling which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement. Most public transport runs to a scheduled timetable with the
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Tessa Varias LAW 332- Fall 2012- 3pm This paper evaluates the importance of mass transportation in the United States and the numerous advantages of furthering its implementation. Mass transportation consists of automobile carpooling‚ buses‚ trains‚ subways‚ trolleys‚ light rails‚ cable cars‚ ferries‚ water taxis‚ monorails‚ tramways‚ and high-speed rails. Mass transit in the U.S. has proven to have significant economic‚ environmental‚ and social advantages. Increasing mass transportation will
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easier to explore the city. You can just get lost and see where each street takes you‚ and then find a way back home. But if you don’t have a car‚ you need to learn how to get around by walking‚ in buses‚ or with taxis. For this you may find out about bus routes or find out how much it costs to use taxis‚ and in this way you can plan the time it will take you to get from your house to school‚
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To what extent does the problem of urbanization can be met by sustainable development? For the past decades the trend of urbanization has rapidly increased‚ especially in developing countries. Urbanization may be defined as a process in which people from rural areas are migrating to the city. The sudden increase of the population in cities has brought significant problems to their inhabitants‚ the environment and resources. These problems are providing housing with basic facilities and public
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BEING A FOREIGN STUDENT By: Oscar Torres Contreras A01152343 Usually becoming a foreign student in order to study in another a different city can change your life in many aspects. Living in another city far away from home can bring arise many consequences and experiences‚ which almost always changes a student’s way of life. When you become a foreign student‚ many things change or have to change. For example‚ you do not live with your family anymore any longer‚ so usually then‚ you have to learn
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nowadays‚ they think owning a car for them is more convenient for their transportation and one of thing that is they do not want to miss class or work that should be enter on times. Furthermore‚ waiting for public transportation in a queue to board a bus or train that may not arrive on time and will become a hassle to many who waiting for their daily transportation; therefore to move around in the most convenient way‚ Malaysians have choice to acquire their own vehicle as their first asset. Moreover
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There are more advantages of public transportation than disadvantages of it. It is because there are three reasons to support the statement. These reasons are that environmental effects of using public transportation‚ cost of public transportation‚ and accessibility of public transportation. Firstly‚ we can save our environment more by using the public transportation. We could take trains‚ buses‚ airplanes to travel most parts in the world. Therefore‚ we should use the public transportation than
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Road accidents take place in big cities almost every day. Sometimes‚ these accidents prove to be fatal. Two main factors responsible for road accidents are heavy traffic on roads and rash driving. Normally‚ it is cyclists and motor cyclists who are the victims of such accidents. Sometimes‚ pedestrians are also killed in these accidents. The traffic on roads has increased so much that it often becomes very difficult to cross a road.Last Sunday‚ I saw a very tragic accident. I was with
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Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways‚ or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses‚ trains‚ subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay. A good government is believed to pay attention to their people’s needs. A lot of things can be done to improve their lives‚ one of which is the public transportation which is badly in need by all people. In my opinion‚ governments should spend more money on improving
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