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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Feedback Information LPKP / CVLB News & Events Safety, Health and Environment SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation

Malaysia needs national policy to improve transportation system – so what else is new?

TRANSIT took note of the following article detailing a press conference by FOMCA (Federation of Malaysian Consumers’ Associations) and PMBOA (Pan-Malaysia Bus Operaters’ Association) in which they state that Malaysia needs a national policy to improve the transportation system. TRANSIT: So what else is new!?!?! (also, why didn’t we get the invite…?)

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Announcements Information News & Events Transit Facilities

No Aerotrain service at KLIA until March 15

TRANSIT wishes for the public to note that there will be no Aerotrain service at KLIA due to upgrading works, between 1 November 2010 and 15 March 2011. For more information, please see the following article: No Aerotrain service at KLIA until March 15 (The Star). RapidKL will provide 16 buses for the shuttle service […]

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Chartered/Tour Bus Comments on Government Comments on Planning Community Shuttle Bus Complaints - KTM Complaints - Other Complaints - RapidKL Feedback Monorail Nadi Putra (Putrajaya) News & Events Pedestrian Planning Stage Bus Transit Demand Transit-Oriented Development

Updates #62

Updates #62 1. Article: Peak-hour wait time on Kelana Jaya Line LRT reduced by 28% (The Star) – Prasarana has increased the frequency of trains on the Kelana Jaya line during the morning peak hours to 2 minutes and 37 seconds (or 197 seconds). TRANSIT: Good for Prasarana- now let’s look into coupling the 2-carriage […]

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Comments on Government Express Bus (Intercity) Feedback Information LPKP / CVLB News & Events Safety, Health and Environment SPAD / LTC

7 young Malaysians killed, 39 injured in Genting bus crash (Update #3)

TRANSIT learned the sad news that 7 young Malaysians have died and 39 were injured in a bus crash Friday night at km38, Jalan Genting Sampah. Police are investigating to see if the driver may driving recklessly. A recent update has said that the driver had no (bus?) driver’s license and the bus provided was […]

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Commuter Train (EMU) Complaints - Other Economic Planning Unit Feedback Monorail News & Events Pedestrian Planning SPAD / LTC Stage Bus

Updates #61 (more bites on Melaka’s ‘snail-pace’ Monorail and Cheras’ new Shopping Haven!)

Updates #61 1. Article: Commuters want bus service to ply their area (The Star) – Teluk Intan residents are looking for a revival of bus service in Lower Perak. TRANSIT: Perhaps someone should tell them there is no money to support a decent bus service because KL needs an MRT network. 2. Letter to Editor: […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Planning SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

6 more highways and an MRT in KL – The “Highlights” of Budget 2011

TRANSIT has taken note of the highlights of Budget 2011. We are still in shock. But do keep coming back to our website as we will be updating this posting with comments on the MRT proposal and other solutions to improve public transport throughout Malaysia. Because Malaysia is more than just KL … isn’t it? […]

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Complaints - RapidKL Feedback News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Transit Facilities Universal Design

How about showing some real respect for our Golden Years Citizens?

Last week, TRANSIT took note of the following story in the Star Metro about the various concessions that are offered to senior citizens in Malaysia – which also lamented that some senior citizens did not know that they were entitled to these concessions. But the images accompanying the article left the members of transit with […]

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Melaka tram project gets the nod?

TRANSIT took note of the following article which states that the Melaka Tram project has been approved by the Department of Railways. Tram project gets the nod (NST) 30 September 2010 MALACCA: Visitors to the Historical City could soon enjoy a traffic light-free ride from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza to the city centre, thanks […]

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Announcements Commuter Train (EMU) Information KTM Electric Train Service KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events

6-carriage shuttle train to be added to KTM Komuter starting 4 October (for a limited time)

TRANSIT notes that a 6-carriage Electric Train Service (ETS) trainset will be added to supplement the existing KTM Komuter service as of 4 October 2010 (Monday). The train will operate on the following routes during peak hours, Monday to Friday: Morning Peak: Seremban – Sg. Buloh (dep. 0615 arr. 0751) Sg. Buloh – Kajang (dep. […]

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Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Express Bus (Intercity) Information LPKP / CVLB Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development Universal Design

Bandar Tasik Selatan ITT getting ready to open

TRANSIT takes note of the following articles that show that the Bandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Transport Terminal is almost totally complete and should be ready to handle passengers by the end of 2010 or early in 2011. We think we can safely say that passengers taking trips southbound during the Chinese New Year holiday in […]