Real-Time Map by NParks to Show Crowd Levels in Singapore
With Singapore entering a “circuit breaker” mode, stricter measures have been in place to ensure safe-distancing measures and to reduce crowd and traffic in public spaces.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a closure of non-essential services, work places and schools in hopes to curb community spread of the virus. Many Singaporeans are now cooped up at home and some seek an opportunity to catch some fresh air in our green spaces.
NParks has invented a real-time map to help Singaporeans who wish to visit these green spaces while keeping a safe distance from others.
Source: TODAYonline
The status of the map is constantly updated by NParks staff on the ground as well as visitor count systems.
The crowd is differentiated using a colour-coded system of orange, yellow and green. A green colour code signifies a low crowd, a yellow colour code signifies moderate crowd while an orange colour code signifies a high crowd that should be avoided.
With the invention of this map, Singaporeans are now able to explore green spaces in Singapore for family time and to exercise apart from staying at home. However, it is still essential to keep in mind that safe-distancing practices should still be observed in public and contact with members not within the household should be minimized.
