Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Consumers can force reforms
Read this post in FISCA about the work being done by the Consumer Union of USA to force reform of bad practices. Join FISCA to strengthen consumer protection and education!
New MRT interchange stations
The best interchange stations were at City Hall and Raffles Place. It was possible to change from one line to another on the same level. This was possible as the two lines were developed at the same time.
The worst interchange stations were at Outram Park and Dhoby Ghaut. The commuter has to walk a long distance to change from one line to another. Similarly, the walking distance between the two lines at Bishan is quite far. When a new line is built at a later time, after an existing line is operational, it is necessary to build the station at a distance from the existing station, due to safety and engineering reasons.
But there is another approach that allows the interchange stations to be build close together to reduce the walking time. In developing the new station, it is possible to build a new platform for the existing line, and to divert the existing line to use the new platform at a later date. I hope that the engineers consider this possiblity, so that the walking distance is reduced.
Tan Kin Lian
The worst interchange stations were at Outram Park and Dhoby Ghaut. The commuter has to walk a long distance to change from one line to another. Similarly, the walking distance between the two lines at Bishan is quite far. When a new line is built at a later time, after an existing line is operational, it is necessary to build the station at a distance from the existing station, due to safety and engineering reasons.
But there is another approach that allows the interchange stations to be build close together to reduce the walking time. In developing the new station, it is possible to build a new platform for the existing line, and to divert the existing line to use the new platform at a later date. I hope that the engineers consider this possiblity, so that the walking distance is reduced.
Tan Kin Lian
Polite drivers
Recently, I found a few instances of polite drivers on the roads in Singapore. On two occasions, I had to change lane at the last minute, due to unfamiliarity with the road. The cars behind slowed down to let me pass. They did not sound the horn.
On another occasion, I was waiting to make a left turn. I was temporarily distracted and waited much longer than needed. The car behind waited for one minute before sounding the horn softly to remind me. It was quite nice of the driver.
Tan Kin Lian
On another occasion, I was waiting to make a left turn. I was temporarily distracted and waited much longer than needed. The car behind waited for one minute before sounding the horn softly to remind me. It was quite nice of the driver.
Tan Kin Lian
Autograph session for Financial Planning Book
I will be at MPH at Citilink Mall (1 Raffles Link, Basement B1-26A) at 7.pm to 8.30 pm on Friday 16 April for an autograph session of my book, Practical Guide on Financial Planning. If you are interested to buy an autographed copy of my book, please turn up for this session - no need to pre-register. Pass the word around to your friends.
Land banking story on Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia interviewed me for a story on land banking. It will be telecast on Sunday 18 April, 9.30 pm. A staff of a land banking company has also said that the boss of that company has also be interviewed.
Adjudication in FIDREC
Some people have complained that they were unfairly treated at the FIDREC adjudication hearing. Perhaps they form a minority and that other cases had been handled satisfactorily and fairly. I invite you to share your story in this survey. I may use some of these stories to provide feedback to the appropirate persons, but will not reveal your identity.
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