Singapore Expressways -- From The Passenger's Seat ▶▷▶▷▶▷▶▷
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Singapore is blessed with an excellent transportation infrastructure. We've heard much accolades about our efficient public transport system, now it is time our roads get their due credits.
Compared with the unpaved, rugged and streetlights-deprived roads of our regional neighbours, our roads are a driver's dream come true. (Though the same cannot be said about our local drivers and their driving skills) The expressways, in particular, have been instrumental in reducing travelling time and frustration. Their various acronyms have also been emblemed in the minds of every Singaporeans and form part of the unique culture that is Singapore.
We zoom from place to place using these trusty expressways but how often have we actually stopped to admire the sights around them? E-Road-ing Culture brings you these sights... from a passenger's seat.
CTEArguably the most heavily used expressway in Singapore, the Central Expressway (CTE) links Singapore's Central Business District (CBD) area in the south to housing estates like Bishan, Ang Mo Kio and Yishun in the north. Attempts at alleviating traffic include the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) scheme, though some say they have been largely futile.