Tag: forums on public transit

GTP Update: Minister of Transport comments on GTP report

Post author By transitmy
Post date April 6, 2011
3 Comments on GTP Update: Minister of Transport comments on GTP report

TRANSIT notes the recent comments from the Minister of Transport regarding the recent Government Transformation Programme report, which said that the Urban Public Transport NKRA did not meet all expectations. TRANSIT has long said that more attention needs to be given to the urban public transport by creating an authority that would manage & organize […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, BET, BRT (Bus-Rapid Transit), bus terminal, Expressway Rapid Transit, Feedback, forums on public transit, GTP, Klang Valley, letters, Minister of Transport, NKRA, organization, RapidBET, Urban Public Transport

Comments on Government Economic Planning Unit Feedback First Review Information Information Relay Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events RapidKL Setara Jaya (SJ) Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Demand Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

Public transport user satisfaction is only 48% (Update #1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 31, 2011
12 Comments on Public transport user satisfaction is only 4812 (Update #1)

Update: More information and comments on the Urban Public Transport NKRA! TRANSIT took note of the following article discussing public perceptions & satisfaction with public transport services in the Klang Valley. Public transport user satisfaction is only 48% (The Star, 28 March 2011) OVERALL public transport user satisfaction of Urban Public Transport (UPT) services in […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, BET, communication, Economic Planning Unit, Economic Transformation Programme, Feedback, forums on public transit, GTP, Information, Local Government, LRT, Malaysian Government, Planning, public consultation, RapidBET, rapidKL, Setera Jaya (SJ Bus), SPAD / LPTC

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Awaiting the ‘new’ Penang Hill Railway

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 30, 2011
2 Comments on Awaiting the ‘new’ Penang Hill Railway

TRANSIT took note of this recent feature on the Penang Hill Railway in the Star’s Metro North section on Saturday, 26 March 2011. The construction of the railway is now complete and the project has been handed over to the Penang Hill Corporation. The reopening is expected in the middle of April 2011. Railing for […]

Tags construction, Feedback, forums on public transit, Heritage, Penang Government, Penang Hill Railway, project management & delivery, public transport history, tourism

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Facility Audit Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Planning Stakeholders' Participation Transit Demand Transit Facilities

MRT Update: A comparison of MRT & LRT train lengths is in order (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 30, 2011
26 Comments on MRT Update: A comparison of MRT & LRT train lengths is in order (Update #2)

Updated with a new image including the 6-carriage KTM Komuter trains! Updated with a new image showing LRT & MRT trains from Malaysia only! TRANSIT has taken note of various comments & reports showcasing the advantages of the MRT over the LRT – as well as recent articles highlighting surveys by the Go-MRT group showing […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, communication, education, forums on public transit, Information, LRT, MRT, MRT Update, public consultation, rolling stock (trains), Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Commuter Train (EMU) Economic Planning Unit Feedback First Review Information Information Relay KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Universal Design

KTM Update: Progress on our new Komuter trains

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 24, 2011
25 Comments on KTM Update: Progress on our new Komuter trains

TRANSIT took note of the following update at KTMB website http://www.ktmb.com.my which includes information on the progress of KTMB’s NKRA responsibilities. The main feature of the NKRA is the purchase, delivery & commissioning of 38 units of 6-carriage trains for the Komuter service. The first set of trains is under construction and the lead train […]

Tags accountability, communication, construction, Feedback, financing public transport, fleet expansion, forums on public transit, Information, investment, KTM Debate, KTM Komuter (Klang Valley), KTMB, Malaysian Government, new Komuter trains, NKRA, Pemandu, technology, trainspotting, Universal Design

Bicycle Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Government Comments on Planning Community Shuttle Bus Commuter Train (EMU) Express Bus (Intercity) Feedback First Review Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals Monorail News & Events Pedestrian Planning Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Demand Transit Infrastructure Transit Operators Transit Support Systems Transit-Oriented Development Universal Design

SPAD to reveal public transport master plan and MRT Line 2 plan soon

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 21, 2011
6 Comments on SPAD to reveal public transport master plan and MRT Line 2 plan soon

TRANSIT has learned that SPAD will share the Klang Valley public transport plan next month. The public display for MRT Line 2 (the Circle Line) may begin by the end of this month … which means a lot more information for you, the public, and a lot more work for the people at TRANSIT. Public […]

Comments on Government Community Shuttle Bus Feedback Information Information Relay Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation

SPAD: Absence at meeting not deliberate

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 19, 2011
3 Comments on SPAD: Absence at meeting not deliberate

TRANSIT took note of this article in which the CEO of the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) acknowledged that they did not attend a public meeting in Kajang but stated that they did not do so deliberately and that they had only received notice of the meeting two days before. SPAD: Absence at meeting not […]

Tags communication, Community, Feedback, forums on public transit, Kajang, Local Government, Local Public Transport, Malaysian Government, MMC-Gamuda, MRT, MRT Open Day, Prasarana, public consultation, Public Display, service, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC

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SPAD CEO answers “Your 10 Questions” in Star Biz

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 15, 2011
1 Comment on SPAD CEO answers “Your 10 Questions” in Star Biz

TRANSIT took note of the recent “Your 10 Questions” interview of SPAD CEO Mohd Nor Ismal Kamal, in Star Biz. As you might expect, most of the questions were about the MRT plan, including the planning process. There were also a few questions asked about SPAD itself and its plans to improve public transport. Your […]

Tags Economic Planning Unit, Feedback, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, Malaysian Government, MRT Open Day, MRT Update, Pemandu, Planning, public consultation, Public Display, Sg. Buloh - Kajang line, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC

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LRT Update: More questions about LRT alignment

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 11, 2011
1 Comment on LRT Update: More questions about LRT alignment

TRANSIT took note of these two articles discussing questions about the LRT extension alignments and concerns that Prasarana has not shared enough information about the project. Residents in the dark over LRT extension (The Star) 10 March 2011 By Lim Chia Ying THE briefing by Prasarana on the LRT extension at the Subang Jaya Municipal […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, Extension of LRT lines, Feedback, feeder buses, forums on public transit, letters, Local Government, Local Public Transport, Malaysian Government, Park & Ride, parking, Prasarana, public consultation, Public Display, SPAD / LPTC

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback High Speed Rail Information Mass Transit Proposals Planning Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure

HSR Update: Mixed views on KL-Singapore rail link

Post author By transitmy
Post date March 11, 2011
4 Comments on HSR Update: Mixed views on KL-Singapore rail link

TRANSIT took note of this article updating the KL-Singapore HSR link. Mixed views on KL-Singapore rail link (Star Biz) 10 March 2011 By SHARIDAN M. ALI sharidan@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: The proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail link has gained support owing to its potential to boost growth and [but?] there are also concern[s] the project could […]

Tags 10th Malaysia Plan, Economic Transformation Programme, Financing, financing public transport, forums on public transit, KL-Singapore High Speed Rail, Malaysian Government, public consultation, SPAD / LPTC