Give way to buses scheme is disingenuous

last SG · 2009-08-20T09:25:05+00:00

wait till LTA puts a ERP gantry just before all bus stops and then vehicles will stay clear of that lane, and buses can exit their stops flawlessly.

bic_cherry SG

Give way to buses scheme is disingenuous (Ver4.0; 10Sept09):

The most ridiculous explanation 'How the Scheme Works'- “The Mandatory Give-Way to Buses Scheme is similar conceptually to a zebra crossing, except that it is meant for buses.”

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/on_the_roads/traffic_management/mandatory_give_way.html

BT, May11, 2009: “By the end of this year, LTA will take over the role of Central Bus Planner (CBP) and will be reviewing the island-wide bus route plans to optimise network efficiency.”... “There is an average cost of $7,000 per location ”... ( http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20090511-140749.html ). Regrettably, LTA must now swiftly review its inappropriate regulations to rein in the wasted expenditure.

Whilst, LTA's new role as CBP implies new responsibilities, I hope this is not the usual myopic approach towards achieving departmental KPI goals, success at all costs and the exclusion of all other concerns. Surely a place for proper consultation and consideration exists in this case as the roads in question serve a myriad of users. It is obvious from LTA's 29Apr09 media article (at http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=2118 ) that in shameless haste to declare the trial a success, LTA's approach has been high- handed and cursory; the main parties consulted it seems were only '200 commuters' and 'public transport operators'. I doubt LTA consulted the traffic police departments, cyclist's associations, emergency vehicle drivers unions, motor insurers and general bus drivers before implementing these laws. (29April09: http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=2118 )

This narrow minded, elitist mode of administration will ultimately fail and cannot be the modus operandi of a government that prides itself for integrity, service and excellence. ( http://www.gov.sg/index.htm )

In conclusion, this ill-considered regulation as cursory as it is dangerous, shows the need to have committed and qualified individuals managing our civil services. Slip-shod, distracted, half baked scholars in their ivory towers won't do; and Singaporeans must ensure so by seeking out a stable and sustainable government and policies.

I've made my case, those stupid ornaments MUST go.

Ref:

How the scheme works (3july09): http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/on_the_roads/traffic_management/mandatory_give_way.html#MainPar_0007

STOMP 29Aug09: “I gave way to bus -- and got rammed from behind”, http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/this_urban_jungle/236430/i_gave_way_to_bus__and_got_rammed_from_behind.html

STOMP 19Aug09: “I am one of many 'victims' unfairly fined $130 under new 'give way to bus' rule ”, http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/what_bugs_me/107792/unfairly_fined_130_under_new_give_way_to_bus_rule.html

Ver1.0 (this article) posted to REACH web site on 22.8.09. http://app.reach.gov.sg/reach/YourSay/YourDiscussionCorner/tabid/117/ptid/414/threadid/2541/forumtype/posts/Default.aspx

Comments n update at: http://social-progress.blogspot.com/2009/09/give-way-to-buses-scheme-is.html pls, thanks :).

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