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Essay / Road Traffic Congestion in Singapore - 827
Overlapping Buses (SB)Current Situation Road traffic congestion is a major problem in Singapore and causes delays in the transport system, such as buses failing to reach their destination at the scheduled time. Due to this, it also results in commuters not reaching their destination on time, even if they are already taking the shortest route to reach their destination. Although government organizations strive to manage transportation capacity, the majority of citizens demand more efficient management of travel times. Otherwise, road users could face additional traffic jams that would affect their value of time. Additionally, public transport users may tend to pay additional transport costs to avoid traffic jams. We therefore need to find potential solutions to the problem of traffic congestion. My innovations will present a way to reduce the impact of public transport on congestion.Proposed productSB is a form of ground transport with a fixed gap in between and can accommodate large capacity. The SB straddles two lanes and runs on fixed lanes near the shoulders of the road and has a space underneath to allow other traffic to pass. The SB is designed to reduce the number of traffic jams, as all traffic vehicles with a height of 2 meters or less will be able to pass under the bus (see image 2 in the appendix). In addition to this, SB also includes several ultrasonic sensors integrated underneath. Ultrasonic sensors were also chosen mainly because they offer fast speed and are not affected by soil or dirt, which sends alarm signals and warns any nearby vehicles driving too close. Unlike other buses, SB uses electricity instead of patrolling for travelers and makes ...... middle of paper ......nts to bypass all traffic jams. This allows residents to reach their destination on time and minimize their travel time. And the best thing about this transportation is that it will not pollute the fresh air with carbon dioxide during the journey.Promotion StrategiesThe following strategies could be adopted to promote the straddling bus: • Create a showcase event in social media ( e.g. Facebook, YouTube); • Broadcast advertisements on television and radio; • Organization of an open day to reach residents. Conclusion The idea of the straddling bus is to meet the needs of all public residents, promoting global warming, increasing the attractiveness of public transport, reducing traffic jams and air transport. pollution. It is hoped that the horse-riding bus will not only appeal but also meet the expectations of all public residents looking for a unique experience during their transportation..