We need more terminals like Ghim Moh

last SG · 2009-12-30T22:30:47+00:00

to your and my understanding, i'm simply saying build many more terminals in addition to interchanges so that we have more point to point.I think you are st...

sbst275 SG

the model i envision is something like hk's. there're still major interchanges where majority of bus routes in the region terminate. however, some routes can be better channelled to neighbourhoods.

take the example of pasir ris. routes 5 and 6 can be extended to a new sub-terminal at elias, taking up the area of a MSCP (i hesitate to term them roadside terminals). this way it provides a direct link that supplements interchanges. at night the buses will still be parked at the interchange, of course.

the only thing we can learn from HK if possible is a proper bus - bus interchange scheme.

SBS7382C SG

the model i envision is something like hk's. there're still major interchanges where majority of bus routes in the region terminate. however, some routes can be better channelled to neighbourhoods.

there are feeder services that supplement interchange....take for example those townlink services such as 358 or 293...

sbst275 SG

Hong Kong unlike Singapore, their new towns are sub-divided into smaller neighbourhood with their own bus terminal. Tat's why you see over there, the bus service numbering are diff say

63X - 6 prefix meaning Tuen Mun based, 3 for the neighbourhood, X for e varient.

^tamago^ SG

the model i envision is something like hk's. there're still major interchanges where majority of bus routes in the region terminate. however, some routes can be better channelled to neighbourhoods.

service 6 doesn't go to elias :(

if we integrate service 5 with service 403 (for example), the headway required based on the demand for both service 5 and 403 should be close, and canteen facilities should be available at the looping point of service 403...

105090 SG

road side terminals looked too 90s, not suitable for the fast-changing urban Singapore though they seems useful and nostalgic.. seriously, they look out-dated and a bit messy and untidy to most people. also, dont think most people staying next to these terminals want it making a din..

maybe SBS is trying hard to make a new terminating point for 64.. who knows

sbst275 SG

it's likely Sims Place tis area in for re-development. tbh, they should just leave tat terminal alone. Traffic around e area isn't tat heavy either

QX179R SG

Uhh.... except the part where the alighting point is next to a rubbish dump

x2..

carbikebus SG

If really need Terminal then built a proper one with shelter and bus lots like Changi Village.

sir_peanuts SG

a sub-terminal doesn't have to be shabby, roadside or look like something out of the 90s. they can be converted from existing open-air carparks (and the carpark built on top of the terminal). space needed isn't large since it's meant to serve only 2 to 3 routes.

one of the biggest reasons for coming up with this suggestion is that the feeder system is grossly ineffective in my opinion. the transit from train to bus (and vice versa) is around 5 minutes. exlcuding waiting time. total time needed from train to furthest stop of feeder is easily 10 or 11 train stops distance.

jayh272416 SG

a sub terminal would be best utilised with full end-on berths. Similar to St Michaels.

TIB1234T SG

Reopen of W'lands Centre terminal?

bus555 SG

dont forget 42.. Siglap services.... btw geylang lor 1 terminal should do a make up soon somehow

.SBS9888Y. SG

ts is a frog in the well living in mount sinai?

haha.

.SBS9888Y. SG

dont forget 42.. Siglap services.... btw geylang lor 1 terminal should do a make up soon somehow

do note, meal breaks for kembangan mrt svcs need to be done at eunos.

.SBS9888Y. SG

so we should tear down boon lay, toa payoh, sengkang and amk and relocate them to pioneer, NTU, taman jurong. braddell, lor 8, caldecott hill, compassvale, rivervale, fernvale, anchorvale, cheng san, yck, upp thomson?

already for sengkang. its quite obvious its not gonna be effective as most ppl use the NEL as routes have been cut like crap.

the current system is fine. just that people living in areas served by feeders have to make transfers. if you are lazy at making transfers you have to think SG's population isnt as widely distributed as HK. the government has increased incentives by increasing rebates. transferring is just another 19 cents.

i do agree that some feeders are scarily packed like boon lay and tampines but i believe increasing its fleet or adding a rather parallel feeder route should be able to solve the problem.

SGCar SG

Actually TS let me think of ex. Svc 71, from Old Upper Thomson Rd to Geylang Lor 1, anyone still can recall this service?

Cheers.

sir_peanuts SG

already for sengkang. its quite obvious its not gonna be effective as most ppl use the NEL as routes have been cut like crap.

i do agree that some feeders are scarily packed like boon lay and tampines but i believe increasing its fleet or adding a rather parallel feeder route should be able to solve the problem.

no no... we should not tear down the interchanges or lessen their importance in any way.

sub-terminals are meant to suplement the interchanges.

TownLink 291 SG

Reopen of W'lands Centre terminal?

Can make into mini bus park

105090 SG

total time needed from train to furthest stop of feeder is easily 10 or 11 train stops distance.

i dont get you.. give an example? u trying to say some feeders travel the equivilant of 10/11 train stops?

SBS n SMRT SG

do note, meal breaks for kembangan mrt svcs need to be done at eunos.

sometime do at bedok right?

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