13177 Supersonic March 9, 2018 Share March 9, 2018 Other countries can implement such parking systems without much glitches. So don't see why we cannot. It's useful in Singapore context. Because sg is an unique country lo. Others can do many things without much glitches but we do many things with many glitches. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronlkl Supersonic March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Aiseh! Our skolahs have foresight! https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/transport/changes-to-parking-provisions-will-be-shot-in-the-arm-for-car-lite-vision 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic November 9, 2018 Share November 9, 2018 Lai liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iiiusion 2nd Gear November 9, 2018 Share November 9, 2018 no need to buy car liao. coe will remain depressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic November 9, 2018 Share November 9, 2018 (edited) Vote all these bloody clowns out. CCB PAP Edited November 9, 2018 by DACH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic November 9, 2018 Share November 9, 2018 (edited) very fashionable !!! Edited November 9, 2018 by Wt_know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runforyourlife 5th Gear November 9, 2018 Share November 9, 2018 Don’t go there lo. See how the businesses suffer. Take mrt see how much can you buy hah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic November 10, 2018 Share November 10, 2018 (edited) very fashionable cycling and walking ... Edited November 10, 2018 by Wt_know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic November 10, 2018 Share November 10, 2018 no need to buy car liao. coe will remain depressed. good wat. all MCF member confirm very happy about low COE ma Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic November 10, 2018 Share November 10, 2018 Don’t go there lo. See how the businesses suffer. Take mrt see how much can you buy hah.Do government cares? This is just the beginning. With backpack and baby pram, can buy a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 10, 2018 Share November 10, 2018 Heng Arh...cannot afford to stay in those area... very fashionablecycling and walking ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 10, 2018 Share November 10, 2018 Wonder why Bukit Timah/Nassim/Novena/Orchard not part of this car-lite endeavour? Too many ppty inside these area owned by MIW? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitvip Supersonic November 10, 2018 Share November 10, 2018 very fashionable !!! Should include Potong Pasir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born2shoot November 11, 2018 Share November 11, 2018 allow e scooter go 10000kmph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu11thr0tt1e Turbocharged October 8, 2019 Share October 8, 2019 (edited) PMDs could be banned if rider behaviour does not improve: Janil Puthucheary Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pmds-e-scooter-could-be-banned-rider-behaviour-improve-janil-11975728 1st was shared bicycles which didn't worked out followed by e-scooter (or so-called PMD) which i think its coming to an end... Simi car-lite nonsense! Any of their 'solutions' worked? Edited October 8, 2019 by Fu11thr0tt1e Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didu Supercharged October 5, 2022 Share October 5, 2022 Govt has declared Car-lite to start in following estates: Ulu Pandan, Mount Pleasant, Tengah and the Keppel Club site, Tanjong Rhu and Pearl’s Hill OK, maybe folks living in these areas should not think too much about EV charging points. 😁 Singapore designates 4 HDB estates as 'car-lite', with more greenery and public transport connections Four public housing estates will be designated as "car-lite" from Oct 31, with parking spaces reduced to make way for more public facilities and greenery, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint press release on Wednesday (Oct 5). The estates - Ulu Pandan, Mount Pleasant, Tengah and the Keppel Club site, which is part of the Greater Southern Waterfront - will be "planned upfront with good public transport, walking and cycling connections", the authorities said. With limited parking provision, lots will be prioritised for residents in these precincts. Two other areas - Tanjong Rhu and Pearl’s Hill - will also be gazetted by LTA as car-lite, while Bayshore's existing car-lite area will be expanded. Ulu Pandan will be Singapore's first car-lite HDB precinct, designed for residents to adopt "green modes of commuting", HDB and LTA said. The first Build-to-Order (BTO) flats there are expected to be launched in the upcoming November 2022 sales exercise. Parking spaces will be reduced in precincts near Dover MRT station to free up space for other uses such as shared community spaces, pedestrian and cycling paths, parks and greenery, the authorities said. Residents of the new public housing projects in Ulu Pandan will have convenient access to rail and bus services, with sheltered elevated linkways connecting them directly to Dover MRT station and barrier-free accessibility to bus stops along Commonwealth Avenue. There will also be a network of walking and cycling paths, allowing convenient access to the neighbourhood centre and key amenities in Ghim Moh via the Park Connector Network. HDB will introduce the following measures in car-lite precincts: Season parking will be reduced and restricted to residents only, and will be prioritised for the first car of resident households. Residents who buy season parking for their second and subsequent vehicles will be charged a higher season parking rate, subject to availability. Short-term parking for visitors will remain available, but with limited lots. Parking charges may be adjusted based on demand. There are currently 10 car-lite areas, including Kampong Bugis, Marina South, Jurong Lake District, Bayshore and Woodlands North, which were gazetted in February 2019. The other five - Jurong Innovation District, one-north, Punggol Digital District, Springleaf, and Woodlands Central - were gazetted in August 2020. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/car-lite-hdb-ulu-pandan-parking-mount-pleasant-tengah-keppel-club-walking-cycling-2987866 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didu Supercharged March 26, 2023 Share March 26, 2023 I remember reading somewhere that automobile is one of the greatest invention in human history. Yet here in SG, people are trying to psycho us into leading a carless life. Let's sit cross legged, with thumb & middle finger tips touching, "Oooooommmmmmm......I...dooo...not.....neeeed....my......Mercedeees....." 😁 Commentary: How can drivers dislodge their entrenched relationship with cars in Singapore? We should challenge our relationships with cars, especially when Singapore has made inroads towards achieving sustainable mobility, says SUTD’s Samuel Chng. Singapore takes much pride in having an efficient and extensive public transport network. But since my wife and I became parents last year, we have been asked countless times when we were getting a car. This had not crossed our minds before, but I must admit that the potential convenience of a private vehicle is alluring. With a baby in tow, we mostly visit places accessible by public transport, and each trip requires advance planning to ensure we avoid peak periods and minimise transfers. Thus far, we have managed to get around on public buses, trains and taxis, with the occasional ride offered by family and friends. So, do we really need a car? When it was announced in October last year that four HDB estates in Singapore would be zoned as car-lite areas, with limited parking lots and more walking and cycling paths, social media comments lit up with concerns about accessibility, convenience and potential challenges for residents with mobility issues. This brings up the issue of the cognitive bias towards cars that is inherent in our society today. It is a rite of passage for many youths who turn 18 to get their driving licence, even if they may not get ready access to a car afterwards. Cars are still an outward representation of one’s success, even as general attitudes towards car ownership seem to be evolving. Many attest that cars are essential for their duties and commitments, such as ferrying children and the elderly. Nonetheless, we should challenge our relationships with cars, especially when we have made inroads towards achieving sustainable mobility in Singapore. Sustainable mobility means moving people and goods in both an environmentally sustainable manner, and economically sustainable and socially inclusive ways. It was announced during the Transport Ministry’s Committee of Supply debate earlier this month that “Friendly Streets” with widened footpaths and “calmer vehicular traffic” will be piloted in five neighbourhoods - Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok West, Tampines, Toa Payoh and West Coast - from 2025. What is more concerning for sustainability is that car owners tend to drive more, not because they need to, but because they can. Petrol costs, parking fees, and even Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) hardly deter car owners from driving. On the contrary, having paid a significant amount for their cars, they are likely to drive more often to maximise utility. Perceptions that driving offers greater convenience and autonomy only strengthen this case. Simply put, there is little incentive and weak persuasion for car owners to leave their cars idle. There is, therefore, a need to dislodge this entrenched relationship we have with cars. Singapore’s public transport does cater to diverse mobility needs - from parents with young children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, and efforts are under way to make it even more accessible and to reduce its emissions. Our focus now is to enhance the system so that the public have little reason not to use it as their primary mode of transport. Businesses and service providers should also be challenged to provide new mobility services which would discourage any desire for car ownership. Sustainable delivery options should also become the default. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-cars-transport-sustainable-pedestrian-friendly-towns-hdb-3365471 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 26, 2023 Share March 26, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 5:07 PM, Didu said: I remember reading somewhere that automobile is one of the greatest invention in human history. Yet here in SG, people are trying to psycho us into leading a carless life. Let's sit cross legged, with thumb & middle finger tips touching, "Oooooommmmmmm......I...dooo...not.....neeeed....my......Mercedeees....." 😁 Commentary: How can drivers dislodge their entrenched relationship with cars in Singapore? We should challenge our relationships with cars, especially when Singapore has made inroads towards achieving sustainable mobility, says SUTD’s Samuel Chng. Singapore takes much pride in having an efficient and extensive public transport network. But since my wife and I became parents last year, we have been asked countless times when we were getting a car. This had not crossed our minds before, but I must admit that the potential convenience of a private vehicle is alluring. With a baby in tow, we mostly visit places accessible by public transport, and each trip requires advance planning to ensure we avoid peak periods and minimise transfers. Thus far, we have managed to get around on public buses, trains and taxis, with the occasional ride offered by family and friends. So, do we really need a car? When it was announced in October last year that four HDB estates in Singapore would be zoned as car-lite areas, with limited parking lots and more walking and cycling paths, social media comments lit up with concerns about accessibility, convenience and potential challenges for residents with mobility issues. This brings up the issue of the cognitive bias towards cars that is inherent in our society today. It is a rite of passage for many youths who turn 18 to get their driving licence, even if they may not get ready access to a car afterwards. Cars are still an outward representation of one’s success, even as general attitudes towards car ownership seem to be evolving. Many attest that cars are essential for their duties and commitments, such as ferrying children and the elderly. Nonetheless, we should challenge our relationships with cars, especially when we have made inroads towards achieving sustainable mobility in Singapore. Sustainable mobility means moving people and goods in both an environmentally sustainable manner, and economically sustainable and socially inclusive ways. It was announced during the Transport Ministry’s Committee of Supply debate earlier this month that “Friendly Streets” with widened footpaths and “calmer vehicular traffic” will be piloted in five neighbourhoods - Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok West, Tampines, Toa Payoh and West Coast - from 2025. What is more concerning for sustainability is that car owners tend to drive more, not because they need to, but because they can. Petrol costs, parking fees, and even Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) hardly deter car owners from driving. On the contrary, having paid a significant amount for their cars, they are likely to drive more often to maximise utility. Perceptions that driving offers greater convenience and autonomy only strengthen this case. Simply put, there is little incentive and weak persuasion for car owners to leave their cars idle. There is, therefore, a need to dislodge this entrenched relationship we have with cars. Singapore’s public transport does cater to diverse mobility needs - from parents with young children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, and efforts are under way to make it even more accessible and to reduce its emissions. Our focus now is to enhance the system so that the public have little reason not to use it as their primary mode of transport. Businesses and service providers should also be challenged to provide new mobility services which would discourage any desire for car ownership. Sustainable delivery options should also become the default. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-cars-transport-sustainable-pedestrian-friendly-towns-hdb-3365471 In Sg, car always a want rather than need. If it is really need, there will be more B&B car (not entry Level German cars) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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