Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 As reported in CNA No ERP gantries for CTE tunnel for now By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 27 August 2008 1747 hrs SINGAPORE : There are currently no plans to set up Electronic Road Pricing gantries in the underground portion of the Central Expressway, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Teo Ser Luck in Parliament on Wednesday. This is because it does not pose as much of a safety risk as the nine-kilometre-long Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE). But if the safety situation changes or travel speeds fall below the threshold level of 45 kilometres per hour, gantries will be installed and activated. Mr Teo was responding to questions from MPs on whether gantries would be built on other expressways in anticipation of slower traffic flows. He explained that as three-quarters of the nine-kilometre KPE is underground, the impact of an incident there would "multiply many fold" if traffic is congested. So authorities are making the upfront investment of some S$24 million to build the 16 gantries first, even though not all of them will be activated when the KPE opens in September. So authorities are making the upfront investment of some S$24 million to build the 16 gantries first, even though not all of them will be activated when the KPE opens in September. Mr Teo said: "The rationale is unique to the KPE in view of the safety concerns and is not applied to arterial roads or other expressways on the surface. "The 16 gantries... (are) on the entries and exits... So based on the distance and where there are exits, we place the installation of the gantries accordingly..." - CNA/ms "The 16 gantries... (are) on the entries and exits... So based on the distance and where there are exits, we place the installation of the gantries accordingly..." - CNA/ms So.... even before KPE open fully in September, they expect a lots of accidents to cause conjestion and thereby, calls for 16 ERP's for that stretch of Expressway ...... I quote this sentence : "Mr Teo said: "The rationale is unique to the KPE in view of the safety concerns and is not applied to arterial roads or other expressways on the surface." Shouldn't safety concern in driving is installing speed cameras rather 16 ERP's gantries...... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 Wahhhhhh.....the excuses keep getting more & more absurb. They really go all out when it comes to collecting money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullifi3d 4th Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 What do they take us for? Kids? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santav Neutral Newbie August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 sounds like KPE is 1 xPE to avoid...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 apparently..if they treat you like adults you also LL.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahwhye 6th Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 wah finally they say it in clear....hahahaha, it is an investment, so ROI is the must ........... , forget watever the rest the ERP=safety talk rubbish lah.... So authorities are making the upfront investment of some S$24 million to build the 16 gantries first, even though not all of them will be activated when the KPE opens in September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 the vampires are out to suck us all, blood or money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrier 1st Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 how do you expect them to treat us when we vote with our feet.... not referring to anyone in particular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahyoo2002 2nd Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 safety reason for ERP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyboy 1st Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 i can't believe they are so dumb/blind as to notice that their SPEED LIMIT might be the cause of the congestion 70km/h??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles 4th Gear August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 exactly. if they lift the speed limit or increase it, the congestion might ease. just like the NEL, when it was launched, they remove all the other parallel route buses so that ridership of NEL improves even when ultimate travelling time increased. They are now doing it on KPE... but on the other extreme, because the KPE will reduce the revenue collected from CTE (almost parallel with KPE) ... so, its either they put gantries on KPE or remove gantries from CTE. After investing so much, its definitely a must to recoup the cost... so, impose toll in the name of traffic control, safety, and what have you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 as usual..politicians...speak with their mouth..but data feed is from their arse.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Clutched August 27, 2008 Share August 27, 2008 So authorities are making the upfront investment of some S$24 million to build the 16 gantries first, even though not all of them will be activated when the KPE opens in September. So if pple dun use the KPE, there won't be any congestion. So if there isn't any congestion, the ERP gantries won't be turned on. So where do they recoup these losses which they estimated earlier for the erecting of these gantries?? Deduct from the "authorities" salaries??? Be prepared to pay more in the form of whatever tax.... I think they should be fully commissioned based lah. Whoever performs and show results will get the appropriate payment..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic August 27, 2008 Author Share August 27, 2008 Wahhhhhh.....the excuses keep getting more & more absurb. They really go all out when it comes to collecting money. sooo......... accident areas are prone for ERP's to be erected....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic August 28, 2008 Author Share August 28, 2008 (edited) Conjested areas are not the only cause for ERP's to be installed ..... Beware, accidents areas ...... What's next ..... Edited August 28, 2008 by Picnic06 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrier 1st Gear August 28, 2008 Share August 28, 2008 Singapore mentality is money can solve almost any issue even child bearing. But hey, if the ERP crap works, then you will soon see ERP gantry replacing all the speed cameras. That way, speeding or no speed you still pay and pay. I am just wondering out loud whether more accident occurs before a ERP gantry or a speed camera. Or maybe they already solve this arguement through the new cashcard that auto-top up.. the conspiracy theory that is appearing in my head frightens me..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scktay Neutral Newbie August 28, 2008 Share August 28, 2008 What kind of logic is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged August 28, 2008 Share August 28, 2008 dont worry,, they will come out with some kiddy reason to justify the ERP activation even with no jam.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
ERP rates increase/decrease thread monitor!
ERP rates increase/decrease thread monitor!
Dim lightings on CTE tunnel
Dim lightings on CTE tunnel
South Korea flood death toll rises to 39, President Yoon blames botched responses
South Korea flood death toll rises to 39, President Yoon blames botched responses
Waze Beacons Now In Malaysia; To Help Drivers Navigate In Tunnels and Underground Roads
Waze Beacons Now In Malaysia; To Help Drivers Navigate In Tunnels and Underground Roads
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
New sentosa tunnel! Opening apr27th
New sentosa tunnel! Opening apr27th
KPE Tunnel racing!
KPE Tunnel racing!
Mobile Speed Camera in KPE Tunnel
Mobile Speed Camera in KPE Tunnel