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In totality,
the integrated river transport system promises residents and
visitors an alternative mode of transportation that will be both
efficient and convenient. The river transport system will
certainly benefit the residents living in the Robertson Quay
stretch, who will have another way of heading downtown to the
Central Business District. By creating a busy, lively waterway,
the new transport system will also bring the focus back to the
river itself, which has played a vital role in Singapore's
history.
To further
encourage the use of this alternative transport mode, a total of
18 landing points have been planned along the river. (At
present, there are only five landing points - Raffles Landing
Site, Boat Quay, Riverside Point, UOB Promenade and Clarke
Quay.) The new additional landing points are: These landing
points will have sheltered jetties, including comfortable
waiting areas. The landing points, where fares can be collected
and passengers will board will be divided among the two
operators. However for ease of mobility, passengers will be
allowed to disembark at any of the 18 landing points. Further
down the line, the operators can also extend their routes to the
Theatres-on-the- Bay, an optional landing point which does not
currently have a jetty or landing steps.
Apart from
enhancing accessibility to places along the river, the new water
transportation system also looks set to inject colour and
vibrancy into the historic waterway. The STB has
been working closely with the Singapore River Business
Association, stakeholders and other government agencies to
create visitor-friendly infrastructure and an exciting calendar
of events. The new river transport services in the pipeline are
part of the larger plan to enhance and revitalise this
significant district.
Singapore
Tourism Board Media Release 15 Mar 2001
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