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KMB's tentative programme was to construct about 400 shelters between mid 1995 to mid 1996. After circulation of the proposals and consultation, the number has had to be reduced to 206 because of local objections and site constraints such as the presence of underground utilities which cannot be shifted. Work on these shelters is in progress and they should be completed by mid 1996.
The provision of bus shelters takes into account passenger need and local conditions. Before actual construction, trial pits are dug on site to establish the best position for the foundation of the bus shelter and to identify possible site problems, e.g. the presence of underground utilities, which may need to be resolved before construction.
The particular problem regarding the site for the bus shelter at Pik Wan Road could not have been anticipated before trial pits were dug. The underground cables were found to be too close to the proposed foundation of the bus shelter. KMB is now looking into various ways of overcoming this particular problem.
Government regularly reviews the guidelines and procedures for the planning and construction of bus shelters. The last review was conducted in September 1994. Transport Department will continue to work closely with the franchised bus companies to monitor progress and to identify new sites for bus shelters.