Posts about Singapore
Interesting transit ideas: Should Metro institute "quiet cars" like Metra is doing in Chicago? (TBD) ... Should transit systems have loyalty programs like airlines' frequent flyer programs? Singapore may try it. (The Atlantic, ChrisB) (Comment)
She thought it was a tree branch: A Singapore driver struck a cyclist but kept driving home for 2 km with the bicycle stuck under her car. She says she thought it was a tree branch, thanks to the soundproofing in the Lexus. Her right to drive was suspended for one year. (Asia One, Michael P.) (Comment)
Researchers work on more accurate predictions: NextBus is great, but bus arrival times are sometimes off by a couple of minutes. Singapore has the same experience, and IBM Research hopes to improve that city's bus arrival accuracy by predicting traffic flow. (Asia One Motoring, Ken Archer) (Comment)
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