Category Archives: Second CBD in Jurong Lake District

New 2nd CBD – how to ensure free-flowing traffic?

Posted on July 23, 2016 by tankoktim

Will the Govt listen? The Singapore Terminus of the KL to Singapore HSR will be located in the Jurong Lake District near Jurong East. The Govt has announced that the 2nd CBD will be in JLD. ======= I am grateful … Continue reading →

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Newton Circus – we shall wait for it to be removed; LTA confirmed in 2015 – it would be replaced by flyovers, but not done; Conversion of a circus in 1978 into a traffic light junction; Where? The Govt listened in 1978 and fixed the massive traffic congestion within 24 hours;

Posted on November 27, 2015 by tankoktim

. ========== . Wow it took only 43 hours, not 24.   It was in China. But we got rid off the Holland Road/Farrer Road Circus within 24 hours too. When was that?  41 years ago back in 1978. How? That … Continue reading →

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Overhead pedestrian bridges – OPBs – provide more elevators [lifts]; Caring for those with disabilities; Steps are before escalators [but not lifts] at MRT stations and public places for those who can walk; Why? Escalators are for mass and fast movement of people, those able to walk, not on wheelchair, or have heavy items to carry; The lifts [the elevators] are for them;

Posted on August 26, 2015 by tankoktim

========== People with disabilities…the physical barriers affecting them. But is that all to it. What else? Compassion with Gratitude plus plus must be the driving force in our society, in fact in the live of all human beings for mankind … Continue reading →

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25 outstanding issues for the new ministers to consider/reconsider implementation – Black Swans and Black Elephants in govt; IB…. Internet Brigade vs the OI – Opposition’s Internet;

Posted on July 11, 2011 by tankoktim

=================== .   Me in a Brigade….an IB?   I have not as yet put on a uniform, or learn to march, hold a live bullet or a gun, or fire a shot.   And has yet to learn how … Continue reading →

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Greenery, forested areas, nature reserves or to clear more land for public housing? Every square foot is precious and expensive. Do not waste even a square foot; How many sq km of land in total are used for overnight parking of heavy vehicles and buses? Why not have high-rise windowless auto parking facilities and more underground parking? Or, create from airspace by having elevated carparks above expressways for heavy vehicle parking? – ref: URA Concept Plan 2011

Posted on May 30, 2010 by tankoktim

URA seeking public feedback to finalise their Concept Plan 2011. In land-scarce Singapore, lots of precious land have been taken up to provide parking lots for thousands of private heavy trucks, lorries, buses, etc., for overnight parking, and for MRT … Continue reading →

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