Singapore's secret to keeping transit cool in sweltering heat

Shaded sidewalks, giant ceiling fans and minimal walking distances to transit stations. These are just a few of the secrets Singapore employs to keep its world-class transit system cool despite 100 degree tropical heat. The Cool Down recently posted a video by Not Just Bikes touring the city state's transportation system with a focus on cooling infrastructure. 

"When humidity makes 30-degree-Celsius days feel closer to 40 (that's over 100 degrees Fahrenheit), getting around on foot can quickly become draining. But Singapore is offering a different model, showing how shade, fans, and smart transit design can make life in a hot city far more manageable," writes The Cool Down. 

"Singapore's example suggests that heat adaptation is not just about adding more air conditioning. It can also mean designing the whole trip more carefully, with features like platform screen doors that help stations stay cooler, sheltered walkways that cut sun exposure, and neighborhoods organized around transit instead of pushing residents toward cars." 

Watch the tour at the link below.