New Public Transport Services for Rivervale Crescent

Ms Lee Li Lian asked the Minister for Transport in assessing the possibility of new public transport routes at Rivervale Crescent (a) whether information on ridership patterns, field surveys and collection of feedback have been obtained; and (b) what is the progress of requests to LTA to consider the possibility of introducing transport services given the new Build-To-Order (BTO) developments in the area.

Mr Lui Tuck Yew: LTA is aware of the BTO developments at Rivervale Crescent including the recently completed Rivervale Arc and is reviewing the public transport options to meet the increased travel demand. This can come in the form of amending bus services or introducing new ones for Rivervale Crescent residents. Let me assure the House that LTA continually monitors and reviews commuter needs including in areas where there are new developments. At the appropriate time, LTA will engage the community to discuss possible options.