Category: Media Reports

What do we know about the “new” proposed New MRT line

Post author By transitmy
Post date December 21, 2010
11 Comments on What do we know about the “new” proposed New MRT line

Some time ago, in August 2009, TRANSIT posted about the Kota Damansara-Cheras LRT/MRT line, which had then been announced by Prasarana. Our posting “New MRT Line” aimed to summarize the information that we had at the time about the proposal for a rail line linking Kota Damansara to Cheras. You can see a summary (with […]

Tags buses, construction, Feedback, forums on public transit, Goh Bok Yen (planner), Kota Damansara-Cheras Line, LRT, Malaysian Government, MMC-Gamuda, MRT, Planning, Prasarana, Public Transport, Sg. Buloh - Kajang line, Sg. Buloh to Cheras LRT, SPAD, statements on public transit, Updates, wakil rakyat

Chartered/Tour Bus Information JPJ / RTD LPKP / CVLB News & Events Safety, Health and Environment SPAD / LTC

Horror in the Cameron Highlands – Bus crash kills 27! (Update #3)

Post author By transitmy
Post date December 21, 2010
12 Comments on Horror in the Cameron Highlands – Bus crash kills 27! (Update #3)

Updated with our comments on the politics, excuses, avoidance and inevitable blameshifting! Updated with more articles about the investigation! Updated with more information about the crash! The members of TRANSIT where shocked to learn of the horrific bus crash in the Cameron Highlands that caused the death of 27 passengers, Thai holidaymakers and Malaysians.

Tags Cameron Highlands bus crash, crash/collision, CVLB / LPKP, Express Buses, Health & Safety, JPJ/RTD, Malaysian Government, MIROS, Safety & Security, SPAD, statements on public transit, wakil rakyat

Bus Rapid Transit Economic Planning Unit Feedback Information News & Events Socioeconomic Equity Stakeholders' Participation Transit-Oriented Development

Learning the lessons of Curitiba

Post author By transitmy
Post date December 3, 2010
62 Comments on Learning the lessons of Curitiba

TRANSIT has noted that the Land Public Transport Commission is going to use best practices of successful railway systems in other countries in the development of the MRT line. TRANSIT hopes that the Land Public Transport Commission will see beyond the MRT line and look at Best Practices for all types of public transport. For […]

Tags Accessible buses, BRT (Bus-Rapid Transit), buses, Environment, fares, Feedback, forums on public transit, Information, Malaysian Government, Planning, Public Transport, service, statements on public transit

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals Planning Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Transit Support Systems Transit-Oriented Development

ETP Analysis: What Idris Jala says

Post author By transitmy
Post date December 1, 2010
4 Comments on ETP Analysis: What Idris Jala says

TRANSIT includes the following interview with Idris Jala featured in Star Biz as part of our analysis of the Economic Transformation Programme proposals for a Greater KL MRT and High Speed Rail link between KL and Singapore. Jala confident of ETP implementation (Star Biz) 1. Can you explain the funding aspects of the EPPs (entry […]

Tags commuters, construction, ETP, Extension of LRT lines, Feedback, forums on public transit, LRT, Malaysian Government, MRT, Pemandu, Planning, Prasarana, statements on public transit, Updates, wakil rakyat

Announcements Feedback Information News & Events RapidKL Stage Bus

RapidKL introduces Bas Wanita on 1 December 2010 (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date December 1, 2010
8 Comments on RapidKL introduces Bas Wanita on 1 December 2010 (Update #2)

Updated with Information + FAQ from RapidKL! Updated with articles! TRANSIT notes that the government-linked Klang Valley bus and rail operator RapidKL introduced a “Ladies Bus Service / Servis Bas Wanita” on 1 December 2010. Please note the following Information + FAQ from RapidKL’s website The service will have a trial operation period throughout the […]

Tags bas wanita, buses, communication, commuters, Feedback, forums on public transit, Information, ladies-only services, rapidKL, Safety & Security, Stage Bus

Comments on Planning Feedback Information News & Events RapidKL SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure

The Masjid Jamek station of the future?

Post author By transitmy
Post date November 24, 2010
3 Comments on The Masjid Jamek station of the future?

TRANSIT notes some very interesting images that have finally been posted on the hoardings for the construction project at Masjid Jamek LRT station. Click here for a larger version of the image above. More images after the jump!

Tags communication, construction, Information, Media, Planning, Prasarana, rapidKL, Universal Design

Community Shuttle Bus Feedback Information Nadi Putra (Putrajaya) News & Events RapidKL Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

Is the DTS CyberJaya bus service a fair allocation of public transport resources?

Post author By transitmy
Post date November 19, 2010
8 Comments on Is the DTS CyberJaya bus service a fair allocation of public transport resources?

Some time ago, TRANSIT took note of this article in the Star Metro that describes the Dedicated Transport Service (DTS) provided by RapidKL for companies in CyberJaya. We are interested in the technology, the service, and the arrangement between RapidKL and the CyberJaya Corporation. And above all, we are happy to see more people using […]

Tags assets, Auditor General's Report 2009, buses, commuters, DTS Cyberjaya, Express Buses, management, online transit, Planning, Prasarana, procurement, Public Transport, rapidKL, technology

Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Government Community Shuttle Bus Commuter Train (EMU) Feedback KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) Nadi Putra (Putrajaya) News & Events Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Transit Facilities

TRANSIT comments on the Auditor General’s Report 2009

Post author By transitmy
Post date November 18, 2010
2 Comments on TRANSIT comments on the Auditor General’s Report 2009

TRANSIT took note of the Auditor General’s Report, 2009 which made special mention of the problems at KTMB as well as the Dedicated Transport Service in Cyberjaya on pages 57-58 (55-56 of the .pdf).

Information News & Events Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Universal Design

Check out London’s newest ‘Red Bus’

Post author By transitmy
Post date November 17, 2010
2 Comments on Check out London’s newest ‘Red Bus’

TRANSIT learned recently that the “New Routemaster” double decker bus design has been unveiled at the London Transport Museum‘s Acton Depot. The new bus by Wrightbus was chosen as part of a design contest to revive the much loved London Routemaster double decker bus and eliminate articulated (“bendy”) buses – a campaign pledge of current […]