Tag: Planning

MRT Update: MyRapidTransit launching & public viewing on 8 July 2011 at KL Convention Centre (Update#1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date July 7, 2011
6 Comments on MRT Update: MyRapidTransit launching & public viewing on 8 July 2011 at KL Convention Centre (Update#1)

TRANSIT took note of the fact that the Klang Valley MRT (now referred to as MyRapidTransit) was launched by the Prime Minister at KL Convention Centre on 8 July 2011. The launching, which took place in the morning and included a ground-breaking ceremony at the Rubber Research Institute and Jalan Cochrane sites, as well as the […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, construction, Feedback, feeder buses, financing public transport, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, MRT Open Day, MRT Update, PAD Act, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, statements on public transit, Urban planning

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MRT Update: MRT Logo design contest from 3 July – 3 August 2011 (Update #1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date July 5, 2011
2 Comments on MRT Update: MRT Logo design contest from 3 July – 3 August 2011 (Update #1)

Update: Apparently there are now more than 200 logos entered into the MRT Logo Design contest! With the launching of the Sg. Buloh – Kajang MRT project now 4 days away, TRANSIT took note of the following information: A logo contest has been announced for the design of the MRT logo. More information, including designs […]

Tags Access, Accessibility, communication, Feedback, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, MRT Update, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Public Display, public transport history, service, Sg. Buloh - Kajang line, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, Universal Design

Bicycle Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Government Comments on Planning Feedback Information News & Events Socioeconomic Equity Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

Eco-friendly transport: the future is in China

Post author By transitmy
Post date July 4, 2011
2 Comments on Eco-friendly transport: the future is in China

TRANSIT recently took note of some interesting information about public transport in China. First, blogger Anil Netto comments on Guangzhou’s winning of a sustainable transport award for their Bus Rapid Transit system. BRT: If Guangzhou can do it, why not Penang? (Anilnetto.com 28 May 2011)If congested Guangzhou can win a sustainable transport award for its […]

Tags accountability, bicycle(s), BRT (Bus-Rapid Transit), Governance, Planning, Urban planning, Urban Public Transport, urban renewal

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Information Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Money Better Spent Elsewhere News & Events Planning RapidKL Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

Putrajaya overrules Prasarana for a third time. (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 17, 2011
9 Comments on Putrajaya overrules Prasarana for a third time. (Update #2)

Update: At least one wakil rakyat has chosen to speak up so we decided to change the title of our post. Guess who it is? No point, as you already know that it is Tony Pua (since no other wakil rakyat really appear to follow these finance issues, let alone speak up)! Update: According to this […]

Tags construction, Economic Planning Unit, Economic Transformation Programme, Extension of LRT lines, financing public transport, Malaysian Government, Ministry of Finance, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Selangor Government, wakil rakyat

Comments on Government Feedback Information Monorail News & Events RapidKL Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

Will Scomi ever get a new monorail job in Malaysia? (Update#1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 13, 2011
14 Comments on Will Scomi ever get a new monorail job in Malaysia? (Update#1)

Update: Yes, TRANSIT is aware that Scomi has been awarded the fleet expansion project for the KL Monorail. This post questions why that award comes so late, and expresses what Scomi has missed. In addition, we are wondering about future monorail projects, rather than fleet expansion. To clarify, we have added the word “new” to […]

Tags KL Monorail, Malaysian Government, Planning, Scomi, SUTRA Monorail, Urban Public Transport

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MRT Update: Proposed TTDI MRT station location shifted

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 4, 2011
15 Comments on 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) […]

Tags construction, Feedback, MRT Update, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Public Display, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, TTDI

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Express Bus (Intra-Urban) Information Local Councils News & Events Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Demand Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

Klang Sentral tenants want better deal. So do public transport users!

Post author By transitmy
Post date May 22, 2011
1 Comment on Klang Sentral tenants want better deal. So do public transport users!

TRANSIT took note of this Hotline Story in the Malay Mail which brings back an old issue – Klang Sentral. Klang Sentral tenants want better deal (Malay Mail, 16 May 2011) Low passenger count, single entry/exit system irk bus operators CECILIA VICTOR Monday, May 16th, 2011 11:14:00 OUTSTATION bus operators at the Klang Sentral bus […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, Economic Planning Unit, Klang Sentral, Klang Valley Transport Council, Local Government, Local Public Transport, MPK, Planning, Selangor Government, SPAD / LPTC, Urban planning, Urban Public Transport, urban renewal

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MRT Update: Planning & Building the Klang Valley MRT

Post author By transitmy
Post date May 22, 2011
4 Comments on MRT Update: Planning & Building the Klang Valley MRT

IMPORTANT NOTE from TRANSIT: With the completion of the Public Display for MRT Line 1 (Sg. Buloh to Klang), TRANSIT has revised our post on the Public Display for MRT line 1 (Sg.Buloh – Kajang) to focus on the alignment, planning & construction for MRT Line 1 only. All information & articles related to the […]

Tags construction, Economic Planning Unit, Economic Transformation Programme, Feedback, feeder buses, forums on public transit, Malaysian Government, MMC-Gamuda, MRT Update, PAD Act, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Public Display, Public Transport, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, SPAD Act

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PMBOA: No bus for you! (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date May 14, 2011
2 Comments on PMBOA: No bus for you! (Update #2)

Update: Sabak Barnam loses its bus link to Kuala Selangor! Update: Commuters and Consumer NGOs comment on the possible shutdown of bus services! TRANSIT took note of this interesting series of articles detailing how bus services in Peninsular Malaysia have declined (especially in rural and suburban areas) due to the rising cost of fuel, parts […]

Tags financing public transport, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, Malaysian Government, Pan-Malaysian Bus Operators Association (PMBOA), Planning, service, service disruption, SPAD / LPTC

Announcements Comments on Government Comments on Planning Feedback Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Demand Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

MRT Update: Did you submit your feedback on MRT Line 1?

Post author By transitmy
Post date May 11, 2011
1 Comment on MRT Update: Did you submit your feedback on MRT Line 1?

Important Notes: Look for an update of this post in the next few days with our submission to SPAD and the Minister of Transport; If you are using the online form at kvmrt.com.my, may we suggest that you post your feedback below in our comments section; If you are emailing your submission, send it directly […]

Tags Feedback, Minister of Transport, MRT Update, PAD Act, Planning, public consultation, Public Display, Railways Act, Sg. Buloh - Kajang line, SPAD / LPTC, SPAD Act