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New Rawang Terminal, more of the same?

TRANSIT took note of this article in the Star Metro on April 4 which discusses a new bus and taxi terminal for Rawang, which is expected to begin operations in May 2009. New terminal for Rawang Saturday April 4, 2009 By SALINA KHALID THE new bus and taxi terminal at Pusat Bandar Baru Rawang will […]

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Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events

Free car parking in 4 Kelana Jaya LRT stations until further notice

TRANSIT noted this article in the newspaper today, sourced from Bernama. Free car parking in 4 Kelana Jaya LRT stations until further notice KUALA LUMPUR: Starting Friday, light rail transit (LRT) commuters are given free parking at four stations on the Kelana Jaya line, Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL) said. Communications general manager […]

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Recent Updates

Recent Updates A letter from TRANSIT advisor Moaz Yusuf Ahmad was posted to the Malaysiakini website on March 18 under the headline “How RapidKL bus drivers pilfer“.  For the record, the original title was “RapidKL needs to find the right ways to save money.” TRANSIT’s comments Think public transport for more stimulus was published in […]

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

Commentary on Selangor Government’s 5-Prong Plan

TRANSIT came across this article which provides more details about the Selangor State Government’s 5-Prong Plan to improve the economy, described here earlier this week. RM 20 billion to clean up Klang River Written by Yong Min Wei Monday, 09 March 2009 KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor government has embarked on an ambitious plan to implement […]

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Decision on accessible bus stops (in Penang) next month

From up in Penang – we learn that public transport is getting closer to accessibility. With better buses and hopefully, accessible bus stops, we can only hope that public transport use will increase in Penang in the years to come. With current use at only 8% there is a long way to go. Decision on […]

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Comments on RM60b economic stimulus package

The Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister introduced an economic stimulus package with a face value of RM60b yesterday in the Dewan Rakyat. For full text, please see this link. For commentary please see the fpllowing (weblinks included) FOMCA Muhammad Shaani said he was also disappointed that the budget did not address public transport. “There […]

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Bicycle Comments on Government Comments on Planning News & Events Universal Design

Bicycle Lanes proposed

TRANSIT notes that the Penang Transport Council is already looking to get down to business. Bicycle lanes proposed By MANJIT KAUR Tuesday March 10, 2009 GEORGE TOWN: As a short-term plan, the Penang Transport Council is proposing the construction of bicycle lanes to ease traffic congestion.  The council, specifically set up to tackle the long-standing […]

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TRANSIT has been “cyber-spotted”

TRANSIT has been “Cyber-spotted” by the Malay Mail online. Check out the screenshot below, taken from the Malay Mail online’s Cyberspot webpage. You can right-click over the image for a closer view or view the page directly at the weblink above. TRANSIT thanks the Malay Mail for their efforts in cyberspotting. We also note a […]

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Transport Council for Penang

TRANSIT caught this information in the newspaper yesterday, announcing plans for a Transport Council in the State of Penang which will help to look at transport issues within the state. Transport Council for Penang By MANJIT KAUR Monday March 9, 2009 GEORGE TOWN: A Penang Transport Council has been established to tackle the long standing […]

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Klang’s curse

As promised, more information about public transport issues in Klang. Klang’s curse By NEVASH NAIR February 20, 2009 Categories: News Klang folk must be cursing their luck, for their woes appear to be endless. Days after Malay Mail reported inaction by the Klang Municipal Council over the poor maintenance of facilities and garbage collection in […]