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 […]
Category: Media Reports
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
More comments on the disruption to the Kelana Jaya LRT line. LRT Woes: Lessons still not learnt By MICHAEL KETIT, Sarawak 2009/03/05 THE Kuala Lumpur Light Rail Transport (LRT) service is getting from bad to worse. During Tuesday afternoon’s service disruption, the train was packed and the queues waiting to board the train were excessive. […]
The LRT breakdown on March 2 has angered many people and hopefully this will generate some public outrage. If we cannot even run the existing LRT properly, why bother building the high-cost, low-return-on-investment extensions? TRANSIT supports better public transport and more efficient mass transport – and we do not feel that the LRT is the […]
TRANSIT member Peter forwarded this letter to us this morning and we share it with you. Selangor looks at a five prong plan to bolster its economy The Malaysian Insider SHAH ALAM, March 4 — The Selangor state government has identified five initiatives that can help stimulate the economy said Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul […]
After yesterday’s incident on the LRT line, people are angry and they have every right to be … but it is time to turn anger into action! If you get stuck in a disruption, post your experience to TRANSITs website at http://transitmy.org or send an email to klangvalley.transit@gmail.com. TRANSIT has also created a Complaints & Feedback […]
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