1. From Monday, 22 September 2008, normal bus lanes will be implemented at five locations along Aljunied Road, New Changi Road, Upper Changi Road East, Simei Avenue and Tampines Avenue 5.

2. The normal bus lanes will operate during peak hours at 7.30am to 9.30am and 5pm to 8pm on weekdays.

3. The extension of the normal bus lane scheme to these five stretches is in line with the Land Transport Master Plan to expand such bus lanes to allow buses to move more quickly, thus helping to make public transport a choice mode.

4. Surveys have shown that the two most important aspects of the bus journey for commuters are waiting time and travelling time. As buses are more efficient carriers of commuters, with a higher number of passengers per unit road space as compared to other vehicles such as cars, it is necessary to give priority to buses so that more commuters reach their destinations on time.

5. Prior to the implementation of normal bus lanes along these five stretches of roads, LTA engaged and informed relevant parties affected by the changes, such as businesses, shop house residents, as well as grassroots organisations, to take in feedback and suggestions.

6. With the five new stretches, the total length of normal bus lanes will total 114 km.

7. Please refer to Annex A for the location of the five stretches of roads where the normal bus lane scheme is extended to.