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TRANSIT’s prediction comes to life. Sadly, Klang is becoming a “pass-through” town

TRANSIT has always had a soft spot for Klang town, despite what people may think. Aside from the food (different options for different people) and the culture, Klang Town is the nearest thing we can find in the Klang Valley to an “urban” town with heritage and cultural traditions. Certainly there are areas of Kuala […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Information Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Money Better Spent Elsewhere News & Events Planning RapidKL Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

Putrajaya overrules Prasarana for a third time. (Update #2)

Update: At least one wakil rakyat has chosen to speak up so we decided to change the title of our post. Guess who it is? No point, as you already know that it is Tony Pua (since no other wakil rakyat really appear to follow these finance issues, let alone speak up)! Update: According to this […]

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Complaints - Bus Services Kenderaan Transnasional Bhd Local Councils SPAD / LTC Stage Bus

‘No bus for you, Kuala Selangor’ is never an option

TRANSIT reads with sadness over yesterday’s Sinar Harian newspaper report on how Kuala Selangor folks wait up to three hours for a bus. Read the full report after the jump.

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Announcements Feedback Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Monorail News & Events RapidKL SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities

Prasarana’s Media Briefing on Integrated Ticketing System Project to take place on 14 June 2011 (Update #1)

Update: TRANSIT has now learned the date of the briefing and the location. It will take place on 14 June 2011 at Bukit Jalil LRT Station starting at 10am! TRANSIT took note of this press release from Prasarana with information on a planned briefing on the integration of the LRT & Monorail ticketing systems. Click […]

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Feedback First Review Information RapidKL SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities

That’s what we meant by “Bus TAG” (sort of)

TRANSIT took note of two very interesting photos posted to the Skyscrapercity.com forum showing the PJS 5 and Pantai Dalam (Timur) toll plazas on the New Pantai Expressway. The photos are notable because of the toll gate structure designed to allow buses to pass through the TAG lane.

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Comments on Government Feedback Information Information Relay Money Better Spent Elsewhere News & Events Setara Jaya (SJ) SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation

BET Route 6 – Bukit Beruntung to KL – Launched on 1 June 2011 (Update #1)

Update: Check out this detailed NST article about the BET6. TRANSIT took note of this article announcing the launch of Bus Expressway Transit route 6 from Bukit Beruntung (Rawang) to Central Market (KL) using the North South Expressway, Jalan Duta, and Jalan Parlimen. The service began on 1 June 2011 and is operated by Setara […]

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Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Government Comments on Planning Feedback Information Local Councils Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Pedestrian Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Tram Transit Demand Transit Facilities Transit-Oriented Development

Abang Jo is not happy with public transport & development planning. TRANSIT: Well, neither are we.

TRANSIT took note of this interesting set of articles detailing Amar Abang Johari Openg’s continued push to get a Bus Rapid Transit system built in Kuching. Abang Jo, Satok Assemblyman and Minister of Housing and Urban Development … and possible successor to the Chief Minister of Sarawak, has been calling for the Federal Government to […]

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Complaints - Other Feedback Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

MRT Update: Proposed TTDI MRT station location shifted

TRANSIT took note of this article indicating that the location for the TTDI MRT station has been shifted in response to feedback from residents. The new location will be closer to the Caltex petrol station on Jalan Damansara – still well within TTDI, but further away from residential areas. Proposed TTDI MRT station shifted (NST) […]

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Feedback Information Relay Local Councils News & Events RapidPenang Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Universal Design

Updates #88 – our most prosperous update ever!

Updates #88 – our most prosperous update ever 1. Article: Lounge around in a Rapid bus (The Star, 3 June 2011) – RapidPenang introduces RapidMobile, a “lounge” with a Blaupunkt Stereo system. [TRANSIT: You have to admire their creativity.] 2. Article: CURTAINS DOWN (NST 31 May 2011) – an update on the upcoming closure (at […]

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Finally some rapid mobiliti – thanks in part to a public transport hero

TRANSIT took note of  two very interesting articles in the Malay Mail detailing initiatives by Prasarana to improve bus service for the OKU community and improve their access to society. TRANSIT believes that these efforts by Prasarana deserve mention, especially because of the dedication of one particular Prasarana team member – a true Malaysian public […]