Project Work Survey On Singapore Traffic (Please do help!)
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Hello! I am Jeff, a JC1 student from Catholic Junior College. Basically, JC1s are required to do something called "Project Work". It's essentially just what it is, a project. It is important to us as it is considered an 'A' level subject. A group has about 4 members, and they are required to choose a topic (Either 'Momentum' or 'Tradition'), and fulfill the requirements(which is, actually, not as easy as it seems). Thats just the tip of the iceberg for this killer thing called the Project Work, heh.
Well, to cut things real short: basically one of the ways for us to collect information about our project is to get some information/comments etc on local forums. Thus, here comes this post!
My group is doing Momentum, and our topic of interest is about the traffic (or rather, the congestion) of Singapore. Therefore, we have to think of several "new, unique, manageable, feasible" ideas to solve this congestion problem. The 4 words are in "" as it isnt as straightforward as it looks and appears. For instance some ideas may look old and though before, but because it is not implemented before, it can be considered "new". But yeah, some ideas are used before and we are reusing them again.
Our ideas to combat congestion are(right from our group proposal):
1. Encourage ownership of weekend cars
• As weekend cars do not contribute to the peak hour congestion, encouraging the ownership of weekend cars will aid in the reduction of traffic congestion. Discount cards on petrol and parking for the owners of the weekend cars can be given to further encourage people to buy these weekend cars compared to normal cars. The lower cost of a weekend car may also serve as an encouragement for people to buy it rather than a normal car.
2. Introduce “Traffic Day”
• “Traffic Day” will coincide with “Green Day”, where people are encouraged to use public transports. The fares for public transport will be totally subsidized by the LTA to further encourage more commuters. To ease the subsidization and at the same time discourage drivers from driving on that day, the ERP could be increased.
3. Create a song/rap on traffic congestion
• We will create a song/rap that preferably has a catchy and slightly comedic tone, with Singlish added in. The song/rap will be easy to understand and has easy lyrics to remember. This will create a larger impact of the song/rap on Singaporeans. A competition will also be held for preferably school students (which are the future road users) to produce a song/rap that describes public transport’s effectiveness and its benefits. A web log will be made to host our song/rap and any contestants songs/raps to promote our song, and the competition to the public. The song will also be broadcasted on the television and FM radios - to reach out to drivers – to promote the song.
4. Install weight sensors on roads
• Weight sensors are connected to cameras, working coherently with each other to capture photographs to cars that stop at the roadside for too long. The weight sensors will be placed on roads with double yellow zigzag lines. The photographs will also be referred to the police.
5. Reduction of service roads
• The service roads for various shopping complexes will converted into a long stretch of common service road for all. It will only have one entrance and one exit for the stretch of road serving the shopping complexes (e.g. Orchard Road). This reduces congestion as the main road is only used for traveling across Orchard Road. For example, the service roads for Far East Plaza, Grand Hyatt Hotel and Scotts Shopping Center could be combined, such that the only entrance is from Far East Plaza, and exit at the end of Scotts Shopping Center. This solves the problem of cars filtering in and out of Scotts road. A rule stating that cars should only be given ample time to alight passengers must be enforced for this idea to be effective. The respective valets/security guards of each hotel /shopping center could enforce such a law.
6. Introduce measures to speed up traffic flow
• It is not rare to see cars traveling at the same speeds driving side by side, taking up all available lanes, and effectively setting up their own speed limit by preventing cars behind them from overtaking. Though not written in traffic rules or enforced for that matter, it is common knowledge that Lane 1 is for cars traveling at high speeds, and for overtaking. Slower vehicles such as buses and motorcycles are urged to keep to the left-most lane. A campaign could be introduced to re-instate this idea of differing speeds for different lanes, and constantly remind motorists to keep to their traveling speed’s designated lanes, hence reducing congestion caused by slow drivers holding up other drivers behind them.
As of now, I hope we could hear comments like your thoughts on such ideas being implemented in Singapore, and whether you think it will be effective/efficient in reducing congestion. Also, if not, please do explain why not too! Any other comments, etc are MUCH appreciated! Also, please DO tell me your age and whether you drive. Thank you very very much! =D
Jeff ( [email protected] )
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Since you asked for my comments, I say that it's none of my business as I dun drive and neither do I own a vehicle.Originally posted by Xef:As of now, I hope we could hear comments like your thoughts on such ideas being implemented in Singapore, and whether you think it will be effective/efficient in reducing congestion. Also, if not, please do explain why not too! Any other comments, etc are MUCH appreciated! Also, please DO tell me your age and whether you drive. Thank you very very much! =D
Jeff ( [email protected] )
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i dont like jc students...
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WHAT THE HECK? Dont be lazy, go do your survey in public. I did 100 surveys on my own in public.
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I don't see how point 4 can help reduce traffic congestion. So what if you place a weight sensor and send them to traffic police? They will still do it despite all the fines and demerit points. Besides, they only can't drive for a while when enough demerit points are accumulated. It doesn't improve the situation, it only worsens the situation as new equipment requires money. Who pay for them?
For point 1, it only worsens traffic conditions on weekends. Solve weekdays problem, create weekend traffic jams?
Point 5: waste taxpayers' money, and how viable is this?
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his also project, mine also project. why my thread is locked, and his isn't?
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sooner or later, his will be locked also.Originally posted by jus_a_ger:his also project, mine also project. why my thread is locked, and his isn't?
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Because FI not on duty when his thread was up. You suay lor, start a thread when FI was on duty...
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okayy. just wondering why unfair treatment.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Because FI not on duty when his thread was up. You suay lor, start a thread when FI was on duty... 
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Aiyer...why so survey so many words one? Expect people to read then give debate ar? Thats not how survey works. No fun.
NO COMMENT!!
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If you all wanna have a thread on surveys why not set up your own forum dedicated for surveys?
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ya! too many words. mine very few only. very easy to do
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F| so early koon liaoz?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Because FI not on duty when his thread was up. You suay lor, start a thread when FI was on duty...
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100 !!?? WHO ARE YOU KIDDING ???Originally posted by striderz_o405:WHAT THE HECK? Dont be lazy, go do your survey in public. I did 100 surveys on my own in public. -
If you dont believe I can show you. I surveyed 100 people. Handing paper and pen to the people. They take 1 to 2 minutes to complete my survey each.Originally posted by rathcycle:100 !!?? WHO ARE YOU KIDDING ???
I got the solid proof. You wanna see? Anyway my group has done 200 surveys. 2 members in charge of surveys. The other 2 research -
Chey i thought 100 different surveys..Originally posted by striderz_o405:If you dont believe I can show you. Yes. I surveyed 100 people. Handing paper and pen to the people. They take 1 to 2 minutes to complete my survey each.
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uncle, point 4 ah, since when u need a weight sensor?
current traffic light management, under the GLIDE system, use magnetic-loop sensors. cheaper, more durable and easy to deploy. -
unker, wat's the car forum for sia? u'll get better answers there.
let's see.....
Encourage ownership of weekend cars
we have the OPC scheme with rebates for car owners on purchase.
Introduce “Traffic Day”
public transit subsidisation for a day, if ever approved, is a good idea, but to a hike in ERP will create a furore. ppl will simply take leave and make it a holiday if they wanted to.
Create a song/rap on traffic congestion
no comments.
Install weight sensors on roads
as i said above. also, placing permanent cameras on the pavement side of the road is inviting vandalism. have more traffic policemen deployed is a better idea.
Reduction of service roads
ck tang's service road had been designed with the RZ in mind.
if the RZ issue can be solved, to have a main service road servicing the buildings might cause congestion around points of extrance & exit.
in any case, to discourage ppl to use orchard rd as a road of passage with ERP is quite a neat idea.
Introduce measures to speed up traffic flow
thank you. vans and buses can be fined for not adhering to the lane ruling. every van and bus driver i noe noes that. as for cars, currently on expressways, things are also quite okay with regards to lane/speed segmentation. also, there is EMAS. -
then wad are u waiting 4?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Because FI not on duty when his thread was up. You suay lor, start a thread when FI was on duty...
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I'm sorry if posting of such material is not allowed here. Yes I know it is not an excuse. Since there is a car forum, is it possible if the FI(or what i'm guessing is the moderator) to move this thread over there? Thanks.
And for you information, this ISNT a survey. My group did conduct surveys in real life. We did only 50 though. This is just ANOTHER method of gathering information. If you want to take a look at our groups survey, drop me an email.
Yup, its a little long, so I'll just thank you for your time first!
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cannot move thread one. ownself start thread. u'll get more professional answers there bah.
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*hi-5*Originally posted by R3SsH|n:i dont like jc students... -
Originally posted by Xef:
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1. Encourage ownership of weekend cars
• This is not feasible cos will shift traffic congestion to weekends. Weekend cars are already cheaper so don't need more rebates/ discounts. Shd instead encourage more car sharing.
2. Introduce “Traffic Day”
• The fares for public transport will be totally subsidized by the LTA to further encourage more commuters- that is ok.
ERP could be increased- not ok cos govt already introduced evening ERP & increased ERP gantries eg Plaza Sing.
3. Create a song/rap on traffic congestion
• Will be a turn-off. Who wants to listen to this while driving?
4. Install weight sensors on roads
• Not necessary, may be too costly, just get traffic police to book illegal parking & increase fines.
Reduction of service roads[/b]
• They should build more underground pedestrian crossing eg Tang & Wisma & reduce traffic lights along Orchard Rd esp around Taka/Paragon/ Specialist Ctr. junction.
6. Introduce measures to speed up traffic flow
• We get booked for speeding, similarily should also book road hoggers.
Yes, I drive everyday. /i][/b]