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http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC12...nd-Bugis-Marina SINGAPORE - Following a review of the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) scheme on Saturdays for the Orchard and Bugis-Marina Centre ERP cordons, the Land Transport Authority has decided to implement shorter ERP operating hours for Orchard cordon, and lower rates for Bugis-Marina Centre cordon. From June 2, the ERP operating hours for the Orchard Cordon will start at 12.30pm instead of 11am. The LTA will also reduce the ERP rates for Bugis-Marina Cordon from S$2 to S$1 between 12.30pm and 2pm, and between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. The LTA said that based on its assessment of the existing traffic conditions in the two ERP cordons, ERP is still required on Saturdays to manage traffic congestion in the two cordons. However, its noted that trips bound for the two cordons on weekends are largely for shopping or leisure, and there was scope to fine-tune the ERP operating hours and charges "to give greater choice to motorists". "For instance, some motorists may be prepared to accept slightly greater congestion without having to pay ERP charges, while others are prepared to pay for a better travelling experience," the LTA said in a statement issued today.

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Taken from todays ST paper.... Why no free parking on Saturdays I REFER to the letter, 'Review Saturday carpark charges' (ST, Sept 30), by Mr Danny Tan. HDB carparks are provided primarily to serve the residents. Residential carparks are usually heavily utilised on weekends. Waiving parking charges for non-residents during this period, when demand is at its peak, would result in congestion in the carpark and deprive residents of their parking lots. Hourly parking charges help to regulate demand and ensure that residents need not compete with visitors. As many families get together during weekends and public holidays, HDB has implemented the Free Parking Scheme (FPS) for Sundays and public holidays (from 7am to 10.30pm) to promote social interaction and foster family ties. About 1,450 out of the 1,800 HDB carparks are under the FPS. The suitability of a carpark for FPS is assessed in consultation with the local grassroots organisations and the Land Transport Authority. One main consideration is whether FPS will compromise the parking needs of the residents. HDB has received feedback similar to Mr Tan's suggestion on free parking on Saturdays and are monitoring the situation and reviewing the arrangement to see how it can be improved. ENG SOH SENG Deputy Director (Car Parks) Housing & Development Board