I was checking the Beeline routes and found out 4 new services
(B46-B49) to Changi Naval Base. I wanted to suggest a peak-hour
service, and after some modification, I came up with this
instead.
Extension of svc 17A: Service 44 & 44M
44: Bedok - Changi Naval Base (Loop)
(Operation during peak hours only)
44M: Bedok - Tanah Merah MRT (Loop)
(Operation during off-peak hours when 44 is not operating)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zvASY1AjT64M.kx34hn591RE4&usp=sharing
- New public bus from Tanah Merah MRT to Changi Naval
Base
- Link from Bedok North Ave 4 to Tanah Merah MRT, for more
direct MRT transfers and to connect to other services at Tanah
Merah MRT (e.g. 12, 24, 38, 47)
- New service for Upp Changi Rd and Tanah Merah Kechil Rd which
don't have a service today (although there were old bus stops)
- Improve utility and uniqueness of 17A
- Can be amended to Changi Airport T5 once it opens
Cons:
- Changi Naval Base may not have sufficient demand (but Xilin
Ave does)
- Too windy around Tanah Merah
not sure Changi Naval Base will have much loading to warrant
buses. Xilin is doing well with 35 + within walking distance for
many complexes you have 20, 47, 118.