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.
if we dun have feeder bus system, for one there wun be last bus to
match w/ e MRT and if we have 2 - 3 svs small terminals,
chances are ppl would need to make countless transfers along main
roads (a bigger bus - bus interchange system).
Travelling time would end up longer