Forum: Improve signage at MRT stations to point to tourist attractions
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Recently, I was at Napier MRT station where I came across multiple instances of tourists who were heading to the Singapore Botanic Gardens but were lost at ground level after they came out of the station.
I helped a couple of them by showing the way.
I realised that the ground-level signage in and around the MRT station could be improved. There is a very subtle icon of some plants to indicate the way to the Botanic Gardens, but no accompanying text. In another instance, the sign was completely hidden behind a glass panel.
I also find that at many MRT stations – like Bayfront, Marina Bay and Promenade – printed papers are used to indicate directions to tourist attractions. While this is helpful, it does show poor planning.
Can we do better with directional signage for tourist attractions in and around MRT stations?
Rahul Gupta
