For 229 its Chai Chee St/Rd leg has to do with its roots of
being a ex-Chai Chee Ter sv. But you can't possibly leave Chai Chee
St (between Chai Chee Rd & Bedok North Ave 1) w/o a bus sv
right, just like how you complained of other areas such as Haig Rd
with no bus sv? Only 229 serves that sector presently (222 enters
from New Upp Changi Rd and Chai Chee Rd and turn left to Chai Chee
St).
For 282 maybe they should have just left sv287 behind in the
1980s and withdraw sv282, showing that routes in the past may not
fit usage nowadays.
For 300 add 975 as an alternative for Ave 3 side, which
partially causes the overcrowding of sv975 during weekdays
peak.
For 315 I'd say leave the North Ave 1 part around. At least
commuters in S'goon Gdn can get home (to Sgn North Ave 1) directly
w/o trf at S'goon Int to your "proposed 116."
For 325 the "winding part" between Hougang Ave 10, Ave 2 and Upp
S'goon Rd was added during NEL bus rationalization. Redundant move
made by the authorities then.
For 333 I agree, but at least the alternatives are there for Toh
Guan Rd residents. 41, 52, 105, 990.
For 372 the Punggol Rd leg was only added in 2007 lol. I agree
that that sector has a lot of room for improvement in terms of
demand.
On 229: I agree that we cannot possibly have Chai Chee St/rd
without a service and 229 is historical. I get that as well. My
proposal would be to have another service ply Chai Chee St /
Rd.
Proposal 1: Have Sv 9 or Sv 35 diverted via New Upper Changi Rd,
Chai Chee Rd, Chai Chee St before entering Bedok Interchange.
Advantage: No commuters upset as ppl take this service from Bedok
MRT stop rather than interchange. Also provides connectivity to
Tanah Merah, Bedok Sports Complex to Chai Chee residents. Cons:
None.
Proposal 2: Have Sv 26 enter Chai Chee before terminating at
Bedok Interchange. Advantage: Chai Chee residents get direct
connection to Eunos, Geylang areas. Cons: since it is trunk service
with not very good frequency, Chai Chee residents could get
stranded to get to MRT. This still could be a supplementary service
given current 26 is quite redundant in its route.
Proposal 3: New service 224 from Bedok Interchange, New Upper
Changi Rd, Chai Chee Rd, Chai Chee St, Bedok Interchange. Pros: New
direct service with enhanced frequency. 3 Citaros under BSEP
enough. Will also benefit new Chai Chee BTO with an stop for
222/224 on Chai Chee rd. Cons: None.
With any of these 3 proposals, 229 can serve residents of Bedok
South road more efficiently providing direct connectivity and
lesser commute time.
