Managing traffic congestion

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an integrated transport hub shown in the photograph?

• More convenient

• More efficient

• Different modes of transport can be accessed easily

• Cut land use

Which statement best describes the image?

• Integrated Public Transport Hubs can be found all over Singapore.

• The eastern part of Singapore has the most transport hubs.

• Yishun is the only housing estate in the North with an integrated transport hub.

• In Singapore, there are 6 existing transport hubs with bus interchanges that are fully integrated with rail and retail services. Another upcoming 7 will be built to improve accessibility and speed up bus-train transfers.

All bus lanes in Singapore are full day bus lanes.

• True

• False

Identify 2 challenges of implementing bus lanes schemes.

• More commuters will travel by buses, making them too congested.

• Success depends on the compliance of drivers.

• Bus lanes will encourage drivers to drive faster.

• Bus lanes takes away precious road capacity.

What does the following photo show?

• Bus Lane in operation during peak hours.

• More bus lanes.

• No cars allowed.

How will Singapore's rail network change by 2040?

• There is a concentration of new rail lines in Singapore's Central Region.

• Accessibility has increased.

• Rail networks has expanded and more locations can be reached by trains.

• There are still insufficient rail networks in the Northwestern part of Singapore.

To build the new Cross Island line, land along the planned line will be acquired. What are some possible negative impacts caused by this expansion of rail network? (Multi-answers)

• The planned Cross Island line may cut through housing estates and buildings.

• Inconvenience caused to residents and businesses who may have to give up their property.

• Prices of property affected by the planned line will fall drastically.

• There will be construction noise and dust along the planned line.

28 trains were added to the NS line and EW line

16 trains were added to the Sengkang & Punggol LRT

Trains arrive every 100 seconds

Trains carry 20% more passengers

Which of the following quality indicators improved?

• Safety and efficiency

• Comfort and reliability

• Efficiency and comfort

• Capacity and efficiency

Which one of the following measures DOES NOT encourage commuters to take public transport?

• Increased parking fees in the CBD

• Integrated transport system

• Bus lane schemes

• Expansion of rail networks

• Increased capacity and frequency of buses and trains

Which of the following best describes what was shown in the photo?

• Smooth traffic due to ERP.

• Prices are adjusted according to time and drivers usually pay more during peak hours on certain roads within the CBD area. This discourages the use of such roads.

• There will not be any charges after 6.30pm.