Channel NewsAsia - Friday, May 16
SINGAPORE: Driving in the Central Business District will be a
different experience from June 2. That’s when full—day bus lanes
will be extended to 11 new locations.
The extension is in addition to such lanes already in operation
along six stretches of roads, like Orchard Road and Eu Tong Sen
Street.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said since the scheme was
started in 2005, average bus speeds along these roads have improved
by between 10 and 23 percent during non—peak periods.
It added that the improved bus travelling speeds help make the
bus commute a more attractive and pleasant option, and encourages
more commuters to take public transport.
The extension is to ensure more roads remain clear to enable
buses to give their commuters a faster and smoother journey during
the operational hours of 7.30am to 8pm from Mondays to Saturdays,
except on public holidays.
To ensure the scheme’s effectiveness, LTA will be introducing
enforcement cameras onboard buses — to be used to record bus lane
infringements. The cameras will work in tandem with the current
warden scheme.
The penalty for bus lane infringements is a S$130 fine. But no
demerit points will be imposed on the driver. — CNA/ir/al
1. Robinson Rd
2. Fullerton Rd (southbound)
3. Collyer Quay (southbound)
4. Grange Rd (the short stretch outside the Youth Park)
5. Shenton Way (southbound till Maxwell Rd)
6. Victoria St (southbound after Rochor Rd)
7. Hill St (southbound)
8. New Bridge Rd (southbound till Upp Cross St)
9. North Bridge Rd (southbound after Rochor Rd)
10. South Bridge Rd (southbound till Upp Cross St)
11. Bencoolen St
