Tools For You!

Google Maps is a free mapping tool that is provided by Google. I use it pretty often regardless whether is it on my iphone or through my web browers. Not only is it user-friendly, it is also very reliable and up to date.

An interesting thing to note is that Singapore is the first country in world to launch a comprehensive nation-wide coverage of land travel planning tools. Through the collaboration between Google and Land Transport Authority (LTA), we are now able to plan our routes by buses, trains, cars or walking, all for free!

Transit and traffic information are also available on mobile devices with Google Maps for Mobile, so commuters and motorists can check the latest updates to make route changes on-the-go.

Whether a private car owner switching to go by bus or MRT, or a public transit rider choosing to drive or take a taxi, or even one of 10 million international visitors each year finding their way around, anyone will be able to check all of their land transport options to make an informed decision on the quickest, most convenient route and method to reach their destinations.

For example, each time a Google Maps user requests driving directions, the user will be given the opportunity to plan the same trip using public transit – a useful option when the driving route is highlighted as red or experiencing heavy congestion.

Google Maps Mapplets

Mapplets are useful mini-applications developed by third parties that can be added directly on to Google Maps Singapore. With just a single click of the mouse, users can customize their Google Maps by adding useful tools created just for Singapore. Let’s explore some interesting maps:

Singapore Traffic Incidents Map

ERP info

National Parks Singapore

Other Singapore mapplets can be found in the My Maps directory including petrol station finder, carpark finder, highway cameras and more.

Moreover, Google street view has also been proven to be a hit with users. Taking images from a 3d camera, we are able to view a full 360 degree on the place that we are searching for.

Here is a video tutorial for Google Map Singapore. Hope it helps!