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STUDY ON “A STUDY ON AN INTERGRATED [Sic.] PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE KLANG VALLEY” – To Obtain the Residence’s [Sic.] Feedback on Public Transport.

A friend forwarded this to the attention of TRANSIT. STUDY ON “A STUDY ON AN INTERGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE KLANG VALLEY” – To Obtain the Residence’s Feedback on Public Transport. Reference is made to the above matter. We, Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn. Bhd. have been appointed by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad to conduct […]

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Article: RapidKL’s Q-system

TRANSIT noted this article in today’s Star paper. Monday February 23, 2009 RapidKL’s Q-system has passengers lining up to board the buses By PRIYA MENON WALKING along Jalan Sultan Mohd and Pasar Seni bus hubs used to be a trying experience for some, what with the high volume of human traffic in the area. However, […]

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Klang MP wants to play mediator

This article came to our attention today. Klang MP Charles Santiago wants to be the mediator between the Klang Sentral management, bus companies, traders and consumer groups on the various problems plaguing the new terminal.  He told Malay Mail yesterday that he had the expertise to conduct a forum where all parties involved could understand […]

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Comments on Delay to LRT Project

The quiet announcement of the delay to the LRT construction project is getting more attention.  To summarize the article from the Malay Mail (which was also posted here on our website): Prasarana CEO Shaipudin Shah Harun resigned in September, 2008, just before Prasarana was to announce the Consultant Engineer for the project. The LRT project […]

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Bicycle Comments on Planning KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events

KTMB to allow motorcycles and bicycles on Komuter trains?

KTMB sedia gerabak motosikal KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) akan menyediakan gerabak khas untuk penunggang motosikal membawa bersama kenderaan apabila menggunakan perkhidmatan komuter dalam usaha membantu mengurangkan kadar kemalangan jalan raya yang semakin meningkat membabitkan golongan itu. Pengarah Urusannya, Abd Radzak Abd Malek, berkata KTMB akan membeli 13 set tren komuter bagi meningkatkan […]

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Conference on Urban Mass Transit ~ March 16-17

TRANSIT has been invited to a conference on Urban Mass Transit on March 16-17 in Kuala Lumpur. We will be participating in Session 8, Taking a holistic approach to improving public transport system from the public users perspective Some of the points to discuss may include: • Incorporating a strategic safety policy into normal working […]

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Is Wifi a prioirity on your bus?

By : Adie Suri Zulkefli(NST) Free WiFi on Rapid buses2009/02/16BUTTERWORTH: Bus commuters will get another value-added service in June when RapidPenang introduces a free WiFi wireless Internet connection come June. The possibility of Internet connection while commuting is expected to encourage more people to opt for public transport. RapidPenang, which began its operations here in […]

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KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events

New KTM Shuttle Service – Seremban to KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) will start shuttle train services from Seremban to Kuala Lumpur from Feb 17 due to heavy demand for that route.  The shuttle will run from Monday to Friday, five times daily, KTM said in a statement on Saturday. The shuttle will leave Seremban at 6.55am, 10.15am, 1.35pm, 4.55pm […]

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Article: Poor Puchong folk face hardship in travelling for treatment

TRANSIT noted this article in the newspaper today: Poor Puchong folk face hardship in travelling for treatment 11 February 2009 by Lim Chia Ying Selangor MCA Youth chief Dr Kow Cheong Wei, who is the former Kinrara assemblyman, said he had called the Health Minister’s secretary requesting for a letter to the Commercial Vehicle Licensing […]

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Commentary: Klang folk are still upset over the relocation away from town

TRANSIT noted this commentary in the Star newspaper today, which shows clearly that the Klang Sentral issue is still relevant – even though the controversy may have died down.  Since Elan Parumal has written so well about the issue there is not much for TRANSIT to say – but look for comments between quotes from […]