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Updates #5

Some interesting comments and articles in the news: [KLIA] Bus ticket counter to be moved THE bus ticketing counter at the KL International Airport will be moved to the top floor of Block C, on the same level where the limousine counter is located, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd […]

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CrossTalk: In KL, the car is king

Moaz from TRANSIT was invited to speak at NST’s CrossTalk along with Traffic Consultant Goh Bok Yen. The discussion was published in the New Straits Times on Saturday, 23 May 2009. The discussion can be found at this link: CrossTalk: In KL, the car is king As always, your feedback and observations are welcome.

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Letters & Comments

TRANSIT notes that our commentary about the new ‘hybrid’ trains has been placed in the media. The Sun – KTMB doing the best it can The Star – Keeping things moving smoothly an uphill task for KTMB In addition, we note the following letters: Big leap forward timely for KL transport system Longer wait for […]

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Updates #4

Updates 1. A new Traffic Dispersal Plan was launched in KL on Friday, 15 May will focus on Brickfieds, Pudu areas. For more information please see: New plan to tackle Brickfields traffic woes LAUNCHED: RM194 million traffic plan to beat KL traffic jams Comments from TRANSIT can be found here. 2. KTM Launches “Hybrid” Trains […]

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Commentary: KTMB running ‘hybrid’ trains – a shame it was made to happen

TRANSIT takes note of this article in the Star on May 15 and follow up articles on May 16 in The Star and NST KTMB running hybrid trains to deal with congestion 15 May 2009 By KNG ZHENG GUAN KUALA LUMPUR: KTMB is solving the high demand for commuter trains by running “hybrid” trains which […]

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Shah Alam to get new bus terminal complex

TRANSIT takes note of this update on the proposed bus terminal complex in Shah Alam. Shah Alam to get new bus terminal complex Saturday May 2, 2009 SHAH ALAM will soon have its own bus terminal complex. The bus terminal complex, to be housed at Section U1 near the Batu Tiga police station, will be […]

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Announcement: Lifts at KTM Subang Jaya now operating

TRANSIT notes that the KTM Komuter station Subang Jaya has been retrofitted with lifts and they are now operating. TRANSIT says: The operation of the lifts at Subang Jaya is also complemented with wheelchair accessible ramps and toilet. Unfortunately, the buses that access KTM Subang Jaya are not accessible. Neither are many sidewalks in Subang […]

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S’pore, Johor to improve network of buses

TRANSIT also noticed this article today while reading the news. Having experienced the public transport links between JB and Singapore on occasion, we definitely can say that ANY improvements that can be made would be very, very helpful. S’pore, Johor to improve network of buses 2009/04/07 JOHOR BARU:Plans are afoot to put more buses on […]

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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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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 […]