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What are the public transport options available during the road closure period? |
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The public transport system will continue to operate during the period of the road closure. The capacity of the MRT will be able to cope with the increase in numbers turning to the trains as a mode of transport during the period of the closure, although during peak periods some passengers may not be able to board the first train that arrives. LTA and the MRT Operators will monitor the train passenger loadings closely and make adjustments where possible.
Basic bus services serving the Marina Bay area will be diverted to ply the fringes of road closures. For the convenience of public assessing Marina Bay area, a free bridging bus service will be provided to connect City Hall and Bugis MRT stations to the area from 23 to 29 September 2009. |
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Which public bus services will be affected? What are their diverted routes? |
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A total of 27 basic bus services will be affected by the road closures. These bus services will be diverted either to parallel routes or to the fringe of the road closures, such as the bus stops closest to the Suntec City / Marina Centre area that will continue to be accessible during the road closure. For commuters going to the Suntec City / Marina Centre area, the average walking distance is about 600-800 metres, and less than 400 metres via the free bridging shuttle bus service. |
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Will there be an increase in frequency of the MRT services to and from City Hall and Raffles Place MRT stations? Is this a safe frequency to operate at? |
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We expect that there will be sufficient capacity to handle any increase in ridership from the road closures. However, as the NSEWL is already running at maximum capacity during the weekday peak-within-peak period of about half an hour in the mornings and evenings, commuters may experience some difficulty in boarding the first train to arrive at their station during the peak-within-peak periods. They should be able to board the next train, after a 2 to 3-minute wait.
For the other times of the weekdays as well as during the race weekend, LTA is working with the PTOs to run more train trips where possible to increase passenger capacity of our train network. LTA and the MRT Operators will also monitor the train passenger loadings closely and make adjustments where possible.
Our train systems are designed to operate safely at the planned frequencies.
Download the Road Access & Public Transport Guide for more information on location of alternative bus stops for diverted services and MRT services operating hours.
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Bridging service |
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What frequency will the bridging bus run at? Is this enough to cope with the expected increase in commuter traffic? |
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The bridging service was planned to be operated at a frequency of 10 to 12 minutes if traffic enroute permits. As it would be faster on foot for most destinations in Marina Bay area, the bridging service will offer an alternative for the public, especially the elderly and those travelling with young children.
Download the Road Access & Public Transport Guide for more information on bridging bus service operating hours |
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Pedestrians |
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Which routes can I use to walk from City Hall MRT to the Suntec City / Marina Square area? |
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Pedestrians who wish to walk from the City Hall MRT station to the Suntec City/Marina Centre area can continue to use the CityLink walkway to access these establishments. Pedestrians can also use the surface roads, but there may be some limitations to the walking routes due to the set up of the street furniture to facilitate the race. Pedestrians are advised to follow the signage and direction by on-site traffic wardens. |
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Will CityLink Mall become too congested? |
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The Police will be working closely with the CityLink Mall to ensure that there will not be a situation of overcrowding in the pedestrian mall. |
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| Q7 |
What are the access plans for the Esplanade and the Singapore Flyer? |
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The Singapore Flyer and the Esplanade is closed to the public on race days (25, 26 and 27 September 2009). However, on the other days of road closures, the public can still access these two places.
Download the Road Access & Public Transport Guide for more information on pedestrian access routes. |
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Taxis |
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How can public access taxis within the restricted access area? |
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Taxis are able to pick up passengers at the designated taxi stands during the period of road closure. However, as taxi supply may be affected by the traffic conditions in this area during race dispersal, passengers may want to consider walking to the neighboring taxi stands outside the road closure area to take a taxi. We will work closely with the taxi companies to manage the supply of taxis going into the area. The access details are as follows:
 Restricted Access from 5am to 9.30am from 23 - 29 September (less 27 September) for:
- Taxis ferrying passengers with Hotel Guest Passes are allowed into the area
- Taxis that are “On-Call” booking service
Free Access for taxis from 9.30am to 5am from 23 - 29 September |
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Is there only one taxi stand servicing the entire area? Won’t there be very long queues and more congestion then? |
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No. There are a total of 9 designated taxi points throughout the entire circuit area (exclusive of taxi points at Kallang and Lavendar shuttle point) to serve the public.
There will be road marshals and security officers stationed at all designated taxi points to manage the human and traffic flow.
Download the Road Access & Public Transport Guide for more information on locations of designated taxi stands. |
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Motorists |
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Where can motorists park their cars if they choose to drive? |
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The Suntec City and adjoining Pontiac Millenia car parks are open to motorists who choose to drive in the area. The limited parking space is subject to availability.
Download the Road Access & Public Transport Guide for more information on car park closure. |
