Excursion Study

Faculty of engineering
University of 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG) Semarang-Indonesia

Singapore – Malacca – Kuala Lumpur – Guangzhou – Beijing (15-

(15-26 September 2010)

By, Eko Nursanty,

santy@semarangbackpacker.com
Kalau ada yang bertanya ke arah manakah segala perjalanan backpackerku ?
Kearah perbaikan bagi seluruh mahasiswaku.
Kalau ada yang bertanya kepada siapa sajakah kau ceritakan tentang pengalaman
perjalananmu ?
Kepada seluruh dunia yang terbentang bagi mahasiswaku.
Kalau ada yang bertanya kepada siapa sajakah kau tunjukkan foto-foto indah perjalananmu ?
Foto-foto itu kulukiskan di benak mahasiswaku.
Kalau ada yang bertanya mengapa aku demikian selektif ?
Karena aku tidak mau menerima berlian mentah yang tak mampu diasah.
Kalau ada yang bertanya mengapa aku sangat mudah nervous ?
Karena aku sedang merenda arah kehidupan baru bagi kehidupan mahasiswaku
Kalau ada yang bertanya kenapa aku mudah menangis ?
Karena bersama mereka lah jantungku berdegup kencang merencanakan perjalananku.

Kalau ada yang bertanya apa tujuan akhir perjalananku ?

Menempatkan mahasiswaku agar sejajar dengan siapapun.
Kalau ada yang bertanya kapan kau akan mengakhiri perjalanan ini ?
Sampai mereka mampu melambaikan tangan padaku dari puncak menara maha tinggi yang
tak pernah ada di jamanku ini.
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Changi Airport currently has five terminals, T1, T2, T3, JetQuay CIP
Terminal and Budget Terminal, with a total handling capacity of 73 million.
Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are directly connected with a common transit area,
with airside passengers being able to freely move between the terminals
without going through immigration. Transport within and between these
three terminals is provided by people movers and the skytrain system,
although it is also possible to walk between the terminals on foot for
landside visitors. Situated beside Terminal 2 is JetQuay, which has its own
check-in facilities for premium passengers and where transportation to
aircraft in any of the other terminals is by personal buggy. The Budget
Terminal, purpose-built for low-cost carriers, is physically separated from
the main terminals towards the south, where connections are possible via
a zero-fare shuttle bus service to Terminal 2
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Singapore Changi Airport's oldest terminal operated as the sole terminal from
its opening on 1 July 1981 right up till the opening of Terminal 2 nine years later.
Configured in a H-shaped layout to maximize the number of aerobridges which
may be built, it underwent two major upgrading works over its lifespan. A
major refurbishment was completed in 1995 at a cost of S$170 million and work
to extend two finger piers to add 14 aerobridges at a cost of S$420 million took
place from 1996 to 1999. Today, the terminal spans an area of 280,020 m² and
can accommodate a maximum passenger capacity of 21 million passengers a
year.
Plans to launch a new round of upgrading were in the pipeline, with Takenaka
Corporation winning the contract to conduct the works from May 2008 to 2011.
Costing S$500 million, it will be the terminals' biggest overhaul to date,
involving works on its facade and halls under a theme called "Tropical City".
Once completed, it will be the final Terminal to be upgraded to be on par with
the newest Terminal 3, and the recently upgraded Terminal 2.
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Terminal 2 opened on 22 November 1990 as part of Phase II in the original airport masterplan.
Deploying a linear configuration parallel to the runways, it is located adjacent to Terminal 1
towards the south, and heralded the opening of the original skytrain system linking the two
terminals via the landside. All Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights shifted to the new
terminal when it opened, along with several Southeast Asian carriers including Malaysia
Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines. They were joined by several airlines,
some of which are allied to Singapore Airlines, in particular Lufthansa, both fellow Star
Alliance members. Air France was a former user before moving back to Terminal 1. Other
former users include Air Canada and Austrian Airlines, which ceased operations to Changi in
October 2006. Etihad Airways was the latest airline to operate from Terminal 2 when it
commenced flights in September 2007. All Nippon Airways moved to Terminal 2 from 1
October 2008. Now Singapore Airlines flights departing for Southeast Asia, Indian
Subcontinent, the Middle East and Africa use this terminal.
Terminal 2 is split into four sections with gate numbers carrying the letter of their section. The
terminal hosts a cinema and a Burger King as well as countless number of shops. The
centerpiece is the indoor garden. The terminal also has an outdoor rooftop garden and a
technology section showcasing the world's largest plasma screen. The carpets are green and
the gate information is displayed on LCD screens. Security checks must be completed prior to
entering the gate.
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Terminal 3, the fifth terminal to be opened at the airport, became
operational on 9 January 2008, increasing the airport's annual passenger
capacity by 22 million. The test flight out of Terminal 3 was a Singapore
Airlines flight from Singapore to Perth. The flight departed T3 at 5:30pm
local time, landing in Perth International Airport at approximately 11:30pm.
The terminal has 28 aerobridge gates, with eight capable of handling the
Airbus A380. While the other 2 terminals use separate waiting areas for
different gates, Terminal 3 has common waiting areas for some of the
gates.

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 Urban Redevelopment Authority Gallery -
Singapore City Gallery
Singapore has a vision for itself in the 21st Century. This vision is
found in the Concept Plan - a long range blueprint for physical
development. The plan is a way of providing for the needs of the
generation today without sacrificing the needs of the
generations of tomorrow". It anticipates what we may need 40 to
50 years in the future for an eventual population of 5.5 million
(Today we are 4.5 mil.). It safeguards land to meet both social
and economic needs such as housing, leisure, transport,
community facilities, business and environment.
The Master Plan
This broad, long-term vision of the Concept
Plan is translated into the detailed, medium-
term Master Plan that guides development in
the next 10 to 15 years. It lays down clearly
guidelines on:

what land can be used for, such as residential,

commercial, industrial or institutional
developments how dense the developments
can be how high buildings can go. 10
 In planning for a city, they need to set aside land for the necessary infrastructure like
airports, ports, sewage treatment plants and water catchment. After planning for those
needs they are left with little more than 50 per cent of the land to use for home, offices,
factories, roads, parks and schools.
So how do they MAXIMISE their land to meet present and future needs?
Here are some creative ways to use their land.

Building Taller
50-storey high public housing apartments? In 2009, this
dream will become reality. The Pinnacle@Duxton will
not only house 1800 households, but unique experiences
like sky gardens at the 26th and 50th storeys, walking
and jogging tracks on the 26th storey on sky bridges that
link the seven tower blocks.

The internationally award-winning design will not only

maximized the use of land but will also bring new life to
the surrounding areas.

However, there is only so high that they can go. So

here's another creative solution.

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Co-locating different uses
Co-location means placing the different facilities and uses under the same roof
on the same site. This means better convenience for the public as they can
access many facilities at one place at the same time.
The Marine Parade Community Building has been hailed as a landmark project.
Far from being a typical community complex, it is home to the Marine Parade
Community Club, the Marine Parade Community Library and the theatre
group, the Necessary Stage.
Besides the library, this complex also houses a 263-seater theatrette, glass-
walled gymnasium, covered basketball court on the rooftop, air-conditioned
sports hall and a café, all packed in a three-storey building!
How all the facilities fit together in the Marine Parade Community Building, see
at the picture.
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Space can also be created right under our
feet, with a little imagination and a lot of
careful planning. Can you think of the many
different ways?

Come to the Singapore City Gallery to see

how these solutions and other creative ideas
come together to safeguard our limited
land.

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 Land Transportation Authority Gallery

What Will You Experience?

You will be taken through a journey; from the past, to the present, then into
the future. You will experience 6 zones during the 1 hour walkthrough.
Journeys - Catch a glimpse of land transport systems in the world major cities
as well as Singapore’s own mode of transportations.
Memories - Travel to the nostalgic past and experienced the mode of transports
during the pre-independence.
Formative Years - Learn about the key milestones in Singapore’s land transport
development and the challenges faced during the nation’s formative years.
Land Transport Today - Learn how the LTA faced with the challenges such as
meeting diverse needs and managing road usage.
Challenge Theatre - Be a transport planner in an interactive multi-player game!
Vision & Aspirations - Enter the future and get a peek of what the
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In March 2008, LTA released its Land Transport Masterplan report, which
outlines the strategic thrusts to make the land transport system work for
both the people and the city. The three strategic thrusts are to:
Make Public Transport a Choice Mode
Manage Road Use
Meet the Diverse Needs of Our People
The Land Transport Masterplan report is a comprehensive and forward-
looking document describing the vision, strategy and plans for a people-
centered land transport system. The Masterplan report is developed from
the perspective of commuters and their travel needs, following extensive
consultations with the public and stakeholders.

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A PEOPLE-CENTRED
LAND TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Their vision is to work towards a more people-centred land transport
system that will meet the diverse needs of an inclusive, liveable and
vibrant global city. They have identified three key strategic thrusts that
will shape our land transport policies and development for the next
10 to 15 years. They are:
• Making public transport a choice mode
• Managing road usage
• Meeting the diverse needs of the people

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Today, the public transport mode share stands at 63% during
morning peak hours. They target to increase this to 70% by 2020.
To achieve this, they have to transform their public transport system
to make it more attractive to Singaporeans and competitive with the
car. In particular, they must overcome the principal problems of long
waiting times, long journey times and overcrowding by strengthening
the integration of our public transport system. Their buses
and rail network must be well integrated as a unified system from
the commuters’ perspective where transfers are seamless and
convenient; services are easily accessible, reliable and comfortable;
journey time is competitive relative to cars; and fares remain
affordable. Their public transport system must be attractive not
just to existing users, but also people who have access to cars
so that they will embrace the bus or train as “my other car”.
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They face increasing constraints in road
building as Singapore
becomes more densely built up. Their
vehicle population now
stands at 850,000 and continues to grow.
Rising affluence has
also increased the propensity to drive.
Between 1997 and 2004,
our car population grew by 10% but the
number of car trips
increased by 23%. To keep traffic flowing
smoothly on our roads,
we have to adopt a holistic approach that
includes road expansion
as well as managing demand for road use
by controlling vehicle
growth and restraining usage.

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A people-centred land transport system must provide for the diverse
needs of our society and contribute to a quality, liveable environment.
They will pay greater attention to the social role of transport in
providing access to amenities and opportunities for our community,
comprising the low-income groups, the elderly, wheelchair users,
families with young children, pedestrians and cyclists, while at the
same time taking care of the environment.
The transport system must be accessible to all and LTA aims to achieve greater
ownership of transport issues at the community level. Ensuring physical accessibility for
all, including the elderly and the less mobile is one such goal.
LTA adopts international best practices in improving the accessibility of the public
transport network, roads and commuter facilities. To ensure the barrier-free initiatives
are sustainable and well-tailored to the needs of users, LTA works closely with relevant
organizations such as the Handicaps Welfare Association and the Singapore Association
for the Visually Handicapped to identify the barrier-free road facilities required.
In addition, LTA is looking to facilitate cycling by providing more and better bicycle
parking facilities around MRT stations and bus interchanges from 2009. It will leverage
on National Parks Board (NParks) nationwide network of Park connectors to provide
cyclists with enhanced connectivity to transport nodes such as bus interchanges and
MRT stations.
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1. Afif Salim
2. Fakhry Trisnadiputra
3. Felix Yobbe
4. Mahmudi
5. Roiz
6. Riandika Irwansyah
7. DickyYoshie Christanto

8. Dosen Pembimbing : IR. EKO NURSANTY, MT

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