Bus Terminal, Interchanges & Depots

last SG · 2015-09-25T18:44:25+00:00

Anyway Sengkang still has space for 2 more services if they make 86 and 87 loop there.

carbikebus SG

Which you reckon?

Maybe a couple of svc still start/end at the current Bus Terminal until Gali Batu is ready.

SBS3004X SG

Via https://www.ura.gov.sg/sales/JelebuPetirRd/Launch/JelebuPetirRd-main(L).htm

That is a ridiculously small bus interchange.

Only 2 parking lots for each bus service? That is ridiculous.

There should be at least 26 parking lots. 6 spare lots for long trunks like 972, which bunching might occur.

Ajen SG

Wow ith getting smaller and smaller.
Smaller than serangoon int?

SMB42P SG

Via https://www.ura.gov.sg/sales/JelebuPetirRd/Launch/JelebuPetirRd-main(L).htm

Be prepared for jams during mealbreaks...

dupdup77 SG

Wow ith getting smaller and smaller.
Smaller than serangoon int?

Hi mr Ajen, I think serangoon int smaller than Bukit panjang.

I realized that those interchanges built integrated with malls and MRT are typically small due to the design of the malls. Take for example, Sengkang, Bukit panjang, serangoon all having small space.

Of course, we know Boon Lay and bedok are unusually big given that they are housing close to 30 bus services. Lots of space were catered for these 2 areas. Why not build larger too for those interchanges integrated with malls? Cheers. Thanks.

201911 SG

Hi mr Ajen, I think serangoon int smaller than Bukit panjang.

I realized that those interchanges built integrated with malls and MRT are typically small due to the design of the malls. Take for example, Sengkang, Bukit panjang, serangoon all having small space.

It's more like these new ITHs designed by LTA are just big enough for current bus svcs... then need to expand here and there, convert to loop svcs etc.

For Bt Panjang, situation should improve when bendies are phased out. Or SMRT could convert the existing bendies on 176 and 184 to DDs when the bus int opens

dupdup77 SG

It's more like these new ITHs designed by LTA are just big enough for current bus svcs... then need to expand here and there, convert to loop svcs etc.

For Bt Panjang, situation should improve when bendies are phased out. Or SMRT could convert the existing bendies on 176 and 184 to DDs when the bus int opens

Hi mr 201911, let's hope for improved situation for Bukit panjang.

By the way, hillion mall (on top of Bukit panjang ITH) is opening today 24-02-2017. Everybody can go inside the mall and maybe can peek at the upcoming Bukit panjang bus interchange? Cheers. Thanks.

BusAnalayzer SG

It's more like these new ITHs designed by LTA are just big enough for current bus svcs... then need to expand here and there, convert to loop svcs etc.

For Bt Panjang, situation should improve when bendies are phased out. Or SMRT could convert the existing bendies on 176 and 184 to DDs when the bus int opens

Yes situation should improve when bendies are phased out. I have seen so many times 188 having challenge of reversing the bus from the berth at Harbourfront, especially when there is a bus parked at the side bay due to small interchange size. It is not easy to reverse and manuvere those buses.

BusAnalayzer SG

Bus services originating at BPJ Interchange

75, 176, 184, 920, 922, 970, 973, 975, 979/M (09 services)

Bus services originating at BPJ Bus Park

700 (if it still exists), 972 (02 services)

* Reason is lot of people board 972 at bus stop along BPJ Road who transfer from 960 (Woodlands Road), 176/963/970 (Hillview), 190 (CCK). If 972 starts from BPJ Interchange, this connection will be lost + 972 itself will need many parking lots that BPJ Interchange will not be able to accommodate.

Bus services looping at Jelubu

171 (assuming it is cut short), 177, 180, 983

gekpohboy SG

Maybe they already have in mind which routes to cut or merge when they announced the Downtown Line stage 2 in 2008. Because if I remember correctly, Vivian Balakrishnan said that time that future MRT lines will be along roads with heavy usage of buses. Have a feeling that one of the objectives of Downtown Line is to reduce the number of bus routes.

TIB987K SG

20 parking lots.

27 can fit in 13 services (Clementi)

isn't 20 gotta be like 9-10 services? (Assuming 1 svc takes 2 lots)

S/N 4 states expected number of services are 12 services.

AJQZC SG

Bus services originating at BPJ Interchange

75, 176, 184, 920, 922, 970, 973, 975, 979/M (09 services)

Bus services originating at BPJ Bus Park

700 (if it still exists), 972 (02 services)

Bus services looping at Jelubu

171 (assuming it is cut short), 177, 180, 983

If more space are needed, would suggest 970 and/or 75 to originate from the bus park too. Then 171 (if modified) would not have an excuse not to terminate at BPJ.

180 can stopover at BPJ ITH as its looping point. 180 and 983 should also stop outside BPJ MRT station exit.

972's arrangement seems alright, some problems would be the loss of direct access to/from Hillion (though provided by 922), and also BPJ ITH not having a service for direct access to Orchard area. MRT access would be preserved when exit C opens.

dupdup77 SG

If more space are needed, would suggest 970 and/or 75 to originate from the bus park too. Then 171 (if modified) would not have an excuse not to terminate at BPJ.

180 can stopover at BPJ ITH as its looping point. 180 and 983 should also stop outside BPJ MRT station exit.

Hi mr AJQZC, it will be interesting to see if they will implement to have 2 starting places when the ITH is completed. It will also be the very first time if they really do it. Ideally all buses must go into Bukit panjang ITH except for those looping services. As mr TIB987K pointed out, it should hold 12 bus services and the rest will need to loop around. I will not suggest buses to start from and end at bus park once the ITH has begun revenue service. Cheers. Thanks.

carbikebus SG

S/N 4 states expected number of services are 12 services.

All other svc except 75,972 & 975 need 3 lots,how to survive 12 svc with 20 lots only?

I forsee 180 will loop instead of terminate at BPJ.972 should have T2 at Marina Ctr.

dupdup77 SG

All other svc except 75,972 & 975 need 3 lots,how to survive 12 svc with 20 lots only?

I forsee 180 will loop instead of terminate at BPJ.972 should have T2 at Marina Ctr.

Hi mr carbikebus, yes 12 services difficult to fit into 20 slots for Bukit panjang ITH. I am waiting to see how it is going to be done.

In comparison, Punggol used to have 39 lots for 15 bus services before expansion. Soon after everything is completed, it will have 55++ with 21 new lots plus some removal due to construction of boarding and alighting bay and minor amendment of old interchange. Cheers. Thanks.

carbikebus SG

Hi mr carbikebus, yes 12 services difficult to fit into 20 slots for Bukit panjang ITH. I am waiting to see how it is going to be done.

Very cheem nowadays...

BusAnalayzer SG

Even CCK is struggling. Does anyone done the math of how many parking lots and services?

carbikebus SG

Even CCK is struggling. Does anyone done the math of how many parking lots and services?

LTA scholars mahh

SBS9252G SG

Even CCK is struggling. Does anyone done the math of how many parking lots and services?

30 lots?

16 svcs

carbikebus SG

More than that,But how many buses added these few years for CCK?

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