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RapidKL’s women-only bus service to expand next year?

TRANSIT took note of this article indicating that there may be a plan to expand RapidKL’s women-only bus services next year. Women-only buses cheer: Additional coaches and routes being reviewed for launch next year (Malay Mail) Shahrim Tamrin Friday, June 10th, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR: THE number of RapidKL women-only buses and routes covered in the […]

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Updates #89

Updates #89 1. Article: Strain of Waiting (NST, 10 June 2011) – Complaints about the Penang Hill Railway including about a lack of information on the website, http://www.penanghill.gov.my. Suggestions for improvement include online ticket sales.

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Prasarana’s Media Briefing on Integrated Ticketing System Project to take place on 14 June 2011 (Update #1)

Update: TRANSIT has now learned the date of the briefing and the location. It will take place on 14 June 2011 at Bukit Jalil LRT Station starting at 10am! TRANSIT took note of this press release from Prasarana with information on a planned briefing on the integration of the LRT & Monorail ticketing systems. Click […]

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Party like its 1932 at Tanjong Pagar railway station

TRANSIT took note of this interesting series of articles detailing plans for a party at Tg. Pagar railway station to celebrate the closure of the historic building on 30 June 2011. The building opened in 1932 (in case you are wondering about the title of our post). A Facebook page, The Train into Tanjong Pagar, […]

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That’s what we meant by “Bus TAG” (sort of)

TRANSIT took note of two very interesting photos posted to the Skyscrapercity.com forum showing the PJS 5 and Pantai Dalam (Timur) toll plazas on the New Pantai Expressway. The photos are notable because of the toll gate structure designed to allow buses to pass through the TAG lane.

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BET Route 6 – Bukit Beruntung to KL – Launched on 1 June 2011 (Update #1)

Update: Check out this detailed NST article about the BET6. TRANSIT took note of this article announcing the launch of Bus Expressway Transit route 6 from Bukit Beruntung (Rawang) to Central Market (KL) using the North South Expressway, Jalan Duta, and Jalan Parlimen. The service began on 1 June 2011 and is operated by Setara […]

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Abang Jo is not happy with public transport & development planning. TRANSIT: Well, neither are we.

TRANSIT took note of this interesting set of articles detailing Amar Abang Johari Openg’s continued push to get a Bus Rapid Transit system built in Kuching. Abang Jo, Satok Assemblyman and Minister of Housing and Urban Development … and possible successor to the Chief Minister of Sarawak, has been calling for the Federal Government to […]

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MRT Update: Proposed TTDI MRT station location shifted

TRANSIT took note of this article indicating that the location for the TTDI MRT station has been shifted in response to feedback from residents. The new location will be closer to the Caltex petrol station on Jalan Damansara – still well within TTDI, but further away from residential areas. Proposed TTDI MRT station shifted (NST) […]

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Work on Subang Jaya transport hub will (supposedly) start next month

TRANSIT took note of this article which has more details about plans for an integrated transport hub in Subang Jaya at the interchange of the existing KTM Komuter & proposed LRT stations. Work on Subang Jaya transport hub starts next month (Malay Mail) Shahrim Tamrin Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 THERE will be pedestrian-friendly walkways at […]

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Finally some rapid mobiliti – thanks in part to a public transport hero

TRANSIT took note of  two very interesting articles in the Malay Mail detailing initiatives by Prasarana to improve bus service for the OKU community and improve their access to society. TRANSIT believes that these efforts by Prasarana deserve mention, especially because of the dedication of one particular Prasarana team member – a true Malaysian public […]