Updates #31 1. Article: Traffic plan questioned (The Star) – 3 Pakatan Rakyat MPs in the Federal Territory are questioning traffic plans for Brickfields. [TRANSIT: You can see slides showing the proposal here. We have covered this topic at 2 posts, in Updates #29 and a commentary when the proposal was made. As always we […]
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TRANSIT noted a very interesting set of articles in The Star Metro section on 26 October, which focus on the issues of public transport in Petaling Jaya. Pushing the need for better public transport Close encounter with PJ’s community bus service The articles scored a point with many of the people at TRANSIT, who wonder […]
TRANSIT took note of this story in the Star Metro, Developer proposes public transportation hub in Kota Damansara to address traffic woes. The article suggests that the proposal was well-received by the Datuk Bandar (Mayor) of Petaling Jaya, Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman. TRANSIT does not support the idea of a single ‘sentral’ public transport hub […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article, “6 new LRT trains to operate in December” which announces information about the government’s plans to improve service on the Kelana Jaya LRT line. There is also information about the proposals for KTM Komuter service. 6 tren baru LRT beroperasi Disember (Bernama) English version: Six New LRT Trains Will […]
Will SPAD become a bureaucratic monster? In the 2010 Budget, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib announced that the Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (Public Land Transport Commission) would be formed in mid-2010 as part of the government’s committment to improve public transport. We know that the Public Land Transport Commission will combine the duties of the […]
Yesterday, TRANSIT took note of the announcement of the public display for the Seremban – Gemas Electrification & Double Tracking project. Today, TRANSIT shares with you a great deal of information about the project which can be found at the project website. Alignment Map Click here for a larger view of the map above. Station […]
TRANSIT takes note of the announcement of more public displays for railway projects in Malaysia. First, we have the public display of the Seremban – Gemas double tracking and electrification. To review the plans and send feedback on the Seremban – Gemas double-tracking & electrification, visit or contact any of the following government bodies: Jabatan […]
In line with the controversy about the recent Auditor General’s 2008 Report, TRANSIT provides you with these statements: 1. Klang MP Charles Santiago comments on the cost overrun in the Rawang-Ipoh Double Tracking and Electrification Project Press Statement by Member of Parliament Klang Charles Santiago in Parliament on 2nd Nov 2009 Whatever happened to accountability? […]
We at TRANSIT had to laugh when we saw the headline in the Star Metro today. RapidKL bus drivers display ID tags and show courtesy Monday November 2, 2009 By BAVANI M BUS drivers are smiling more these days and are actually getting pats on their backs from commuters who appreciate their service, while commuters […]
We at TRANSIT thought you might be interested is this report about station designs from the Toronto Transit Commission’s Yonge-University Spadina extension (courtesy of Torontoist Magazine): Steeles West Station Sheppard West and York University Stations These links will be posted to our Design page where you can find them and additional information about architecture and […]
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