Originally posted by dupdup77:Anybody knows the reason why the authorities are slow to rename the bus stops? Or they just want to leave it as it is? Cheers.
Bus-stop names are not considered critical to identification unlike the 5 digit bus-stop codes. For purpose of data-capture for analysis, they are considered supplementary to the latter, exisiting for more intuitive identification. Obviously machines read integers (i.e. numbers) easier than "strings" (i.e. texts).
Hence there is little incentive in "updating" bus-stop names. Frankly, it can also be good to leave them as they are - they remind us of certain legacies. In the pursuit of "efficiency", or "aesthetism", are we willing to completely forgo all vestiges of past memories?
Originally posted by SBS2601D:Bus-stop names are not considered critical to identification unlike the 5 digit bus-stop codes. For purpose of data-capture for analysis, they are considered supplementary to the latter, exisiting for more intuitive identification. Obviously machines read integers (i.e. numbers) easier than "strings" (i.e. texts).
Hence there is little incentive in "updating" bus-stop names. Frankly, it can also be good to leave them as they are - they remind us of certain legacies. In the pursuit of "efficiency", or "aesthetism", are we willing to completely forgo all vestiges of past memories?
they could just update the soft copy with the new names and leave the hard copy as it is.
the fact is machines read all types of data. the five digit numbers happens to be the unique identifier for that bus stop. bus stop code, bus stop description (name), bus services, bus routes, destination, arriving time. system can read the record for this bus stop given the unique identifier.
we are used to bus stop names, stations names or how many stops away from this stop or reference point. bus stop number 46509 or opposite marsiling station, which is clear to you? likewise, ns13 or yishun, is clear to you? bus stop names are not unique, blk 322 can refer to bus stop 59359 or 54247. how important are the names to you?
Originally posted by dupdup77:Anybody knows the reason why the authorities are slow to rename the bus stops? Or they just want to leave it as it is? Cheers.
waste of money.... cos need to update the bus stop pole, the bus stop information panel etc etc... too much trouble... if that particular bus stop have 10 services, then all the bus stops that these 10 service pass by must also update for the information panels...
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Originally posted by SMB145B:they could just update the soft copy with the new names and leave the hard copy as it is.
the fact is machines read all types of data. the five digit numbers happens to be the unique identifier for that bus stop. bus stop code, bus stop description (name), bus services, bus routes, destination, arriving time. system can read the record for this bus stop given the unique identifier.
we are used to bus stop names, stations names or how many stops away from this stop or reference point. bus stop number 46509 or opposite marsiling station, which is clear to you? likewise, ns13 or yishun, is clear to you? bus stop names are not unique, blk 322 can refer to bus stop 59359 or 54247. how important are the names to you?
After taking the time to read through, I still have no idea what your opinion is.
I shall keep my stuff succinct:
1. It is not critical compared to bus-stop code.
2. I can live with out-dated bus-stop names.
3. The staff at LTA are already close to being worked to death trying to do many things you guys asked for (notwithstanding the ridiculous ones).
At the end of the day, instead of asking the govt what it can do for you, by the same token, you should ask what can you do for the govt as well.
Many here will probably not take the above sentence well. But it's ok to me. For every rigid fellow who refuses to accept or adapt to the realities, there will be people to take advantage and benefit.
Who you choose to be, is ultimately your choice. Not LTA's.
Mind too small to see this big picture? It's also ok.
Originally posted by SBS2601D:After taking the time to read through, I still have no idea what your opinion is.
I shall keep my stuff succinct:
1. It is not critical compared to bus-stop code.
2. I can live with out-dated bus-stop names.
3. The staff at LTA are already close to being worked to death trying to do many things you guys asked for (notwithstanding the ridiculous ones).
At the end of the day, instead of asking the govt what it can do for you, by the same token, you should ask what can you do for the govt as well.
Many here will probably not take the above sentence well. But it's ok to me. For every rigid fellow who refuses to accept or adapt to the realities, there will be people to take advantage and benefit.
Who you choose to be, is ultimately your choice. Not LTA's.
Mind too small to see this big picture? It's also ok.
Why need the bus stop name for what? In the past, bus stop served do not have names. SBS Transit updated their board with the bus stop name and their services at that stop. SMRT does a makeover on its PIS showing the next bus stop names and "bus stopping". change? Is it because SBST started it? Is it because SMRT PIS showing those? Is it for both reasons so LTA followed?
Yes, you can live with all the outdated bus stop names. Sure, you can say x stops after bus turning right at that junction. But if, some of the bus stop have updated names, while some others have not, then why? This is inconsistent, right? Someone is slacking or sleeping on the job? Retain some history?